Holiday Gift Guide

The Best Gifts for The Traveler

This Gift Guide is for the traveler in your life. As a travel photographer and blogger, I often travel domestically and internationally. These are my recommendations for the best gifts and items I have found most helpful being on the road.

The Best Gifts for the Traveler

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1. Klorane Eye Patches $24 These are great for jet lag. The eye patches are wrapped individually. You can pop them in the fridge to use after a flight or on a flight under your sleep mask. They provide a cooling sensation and relieve puffy eyes.

2. Caudalie Lip Conditioner $14. I buy these in bulk at the Paris pharmacy, which is much cheaper. I have one in every bag and coat pocket. It is my go to for lips in the dry season and perfect for the plane.

3. Dry Shampoo from Klorane, $24. This is the non-aerosol kind, and you can fly with it. I keep it in my luggage and have one just for travel. It has saved me so many times freshening up a blowdry. I swear by it. You can also pick it up at a Paris pharmacy for around 10 euros.

4. Sleep Mask from Quince: $20 There is a more luxurious option from Slip, but they are almost identical. I love using this sleep mask on the plane and in my hotel. I may have trouble falling asleep if any light is peeking through a window. Using a sleep mask helps so much!

5. The Sisley Velvet Sleep Mask, $165, and the Sisley Black Rose Mask, $200, are both hydrating for flying and smell delicious.

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6. Travel Journal from Papier $38 Choose your color and personalize it: I love writing in a journal and find it fun to document a trip. While social media can be fun, such as sharing photos with friends and family. Nothing is like writing down favorite restaurants, cafés, and personal stories to be enjoyed later. Before I studied abroad, I was given the gift of a travel journal, and I used it every day I was in Italy.

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7. Cuyana Travel Set Case $168 This is always my go-to gift for a friend who is getting married. You can monogram them with their new initials and add some beauty products. The two sizes make them great for travel for beauty and makeup. Quince makes an excellent look-alike for a fraction of the price.

8. Kindle Paperwhite $199 I bought mine last summer before Italy, and it was such a change of pace to have multiple books ready to read. No more stacks of books taking up extra space in your suitcase. The battery lasts so long, and the no-glare feature in the sun is really helpful and worth the upgrade.

9. Classic Easy Zipper Tote $298 My first Cuyana tote was back 8 years ago when the blog started, and it held up so well. They introduced a lighter version and I just recently upgraded mine as I pack a lot in when I travel. You can get pouches and inserts to stay organized on the go. I keep my laptop in here when I fly and my camera is always secure in here when I travel around Paris. You can monogram this, too!

The Best Gift Ideas for the Traveler

10. Nappa Luggage Tags $30 I find putting these on my luggage and personal carry-on is so helpful. Grabbing someone else’s bag is very easy when they all look alike. These are affordable and come in a set of two. AWAY also has luggage tags with coordinating colors to their luggage. They can monogram these for you at the store.

11. Apple Airpod Pro $190 I don’t know how I waited so long to buy these. Download your favorite movies, shows, or podcasts before flying, and you will be so happy with these noise-canceling airpods. I find the best deals to be at Target and Best Buy for prices.

12. The passport holder from Quince, $36, comes in multiple colors. It makes a great gift for someone taking a trip abroad in the coming year or looking to refresh what they currently own. I love mine and have had the same one since 2013.

13. Away suitcase The Bigger Carry On $295, my whole family is on board with AWAY. I bought my dad two; he raves about them whenever he travels. My husband and I collectively own multiple bags and only travel with them. He steals my smaller bag when he does short trips. I fly United and can fit this in the overhead compartment on international flights to Paris.

Gift Ideas for The Traveler

14. Hawley Half-Zipper Sweat $138 The brand gifted me this, and I instantly fell in love. I am wearing it now while I write this post. It is so soft and well-made. My husband agrees. I need a second one in a different color to rotate. Hint hint gift 😉

15. Cuyana Mini Zippered Pouch $88 I recently bought this in red and love it so much. You can use it as an insert in your tote to stay organized. I also pulled it out as a clutch bag accessory for my phone, keys, and wallet.

16. Lake Relax Set $130 There is nothing like getting into comfy clothes at the end of a long day. I own these in multiple colors and gifted them to my sister. She texts me regularly to tell me how much she loves her Lake pajamas and Boll and Branch sheets. Runs tts I wear a small.

17. Tech Case $75 This is a game changer for anyone who has multiple chargers (phone, camera, watch, and kindle) to name a few. I like to have backups of each and keep them in my travel bag. That way, I will never miss one on the road. This Cuyana case can be monogrammed, and they come in fun colors. I have a System tote and the pop of color makes it easy to find in the bag.

18. Bombas Compression Socks and Slippers $75 Compression socks might not be the most attractive gift, but they are very useful. Don’t sleep on using these for long flights. You may not want to buy them yourself. Ask for them as a gift. Extra pairs are good, as mine always go missing. Another hint. We need to place a good Bombas order for the holidays.

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19. Away Packing Cubes $45. I don’t know what I did without packing cubes! They keep me so organized while I travel. Each size has a different category assigned to it when I am packing. Socks and underwear in one. T-shirts, layering pieces, and jeans in another. Workout clothes get their own cube, along with sweaters. It all depends on the season as you would add in swimsuits, shorts, and dresses for summer.

20. Slippers 2 pack $40. Depending on the class, you might be offered slippers in a hotel. My husband and I usually take an extra pair home in our suitcases from the hotel to use on our next trip or if we rent an Airbnb. I don’t love walking around on hotel carpets or rentals barefoot, and I love slippers. These are affordable and don’t take up a ton of space.

21. Cashmere Wrap $100 My aunt gifted me one over ten years ago, and I still have it. It is a very sentimental (hi Aunt C!) and a beautiful gift. This makes a great additional layer on the plane, especially for those colder months when the air is on during the flight. This upgraded one is from White and Warren and is currently on sale.

Don’t miss other gift guides, including The Francophile Gift Guide for Paris lovers.

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Bonjour, I’m Rebecca!

I’m a photographer, blogger, croissant-lover, and world traveler. I hope that Everyday Parisian inspires you by bringing a bit of France into your daily life and helps you plan the best trip to Paris with personalized recommendations for places to stay, explore, and eat.