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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Travel-Loving Ladies
It doesn't matter if the closest thing you're doing to boarding planes is creating a travel inspiration board on Pinterest! And while nothing really beats a plane ticket or airline gift card, I think these gift ideas will delight even the hardest to please travel-loving ladies on your list.
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It doesn’t matter if the closest thing you’re doing to boarding planes is creating a travel inspo board on Pinterest! I think you’ll find something on this list that will excite you or your travel-loving friend.
And while nothing really beats an airline gift card or a membership to Priority Pass (save up to 25% off memberships to lounges worldwide with this link), I think these gift ideas will delight even the hardest to please travel-loving ladies on your list.
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Travel Style
Ripstop Pants
The perfect travel pant doesn’t ex….. These ripstop pants will keep you adventure bound and down for whatever comes your way.
Stetson's Bozeman Hat
Look good and keep the sun off your face with the Bozeman hat from Stetson.
Vintage Trainers
Veja captures the retro feel of your favorite vintage trainers with these Venturi sneakers. Wear them with distressed denim and a slouchy tee for a timeless look that’s both comfortable and cool — perfect for all your travels! I also really love these trainers from Asics!
Puffer Coat
This puffer coat from adidas by Stella McCartney will keep you warm — and fashionable — if you’re heading to a cold climate.
Fashionable Waterproof Boots
The Rossignol 1907 Meg Buffalo Boot helps to get you from the lodge to the local pub when it’s snowing out. Its breathable protection to keep your foot comfortably dry when it’s dumping snow. Underfoot, you’ll feel comfortable because of the shoes wedge and rubber sole which ensures you’ll have solid traction on slippery sidewalks.
Pom Beanie
This classic beanie from Columbia is a great weight for cold days in the fall and winter.
Blundstone Chelsea Boot
The iconic boot for going…well, anywhere! For non-winter boots, head to the classic Blundstone Chelsea 550!
Adventure Sandals
These aren’t your dad’s Teva sandals! I have loved traveling with my Hurricane XLT2 sandals — and I really haven’t found anything that they don’t work with. They’re comfortable enough for strolling around a city all day and these sandals save 4 plastic bottles from ending up in landfills!
Travel Beauty Gifts
Sephora Make-Up Must Haves
This fun bubble tea gift set includes two packs of boba milk tea, one pack of tapioca pearls, a cute pint-size bubble tea glass, and a stainless steel wide-mouth straw. With its nice little bow on top, it’s perfect for nestling under the tree as-is.
Perfume Sampler from Sephora
Discover a new favorite set with this sampler set at Sephora. The included scents range from fresh to floral — so you’re bound to find one you’ll love. The set comes with a scent certificate that you can take into any Sephora store (and online) to redeem for a full size of your favorite featured fragrance at no extra cost!
Kiss & Couture from Yves Saint Laurent
This set from Yves Saint Laurent includes three iconic couture lipsticks that will complete any holiday look! Nude Lavalliere is my favorite for an every day, nearly nude lip look. Le Rouge is holiday perfection — bold and red!
The set comes with a signature Yves Saint Laurent pouch.
Press On Manicure
I have never been able to keep a manicure looking good throughout my travels — until I tried these nail stickers from Dashing Diva. One set lasts about 14 days!
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Makeup Eraser Wanderluster Set
I literally never travel without my Makeup Eraser anymore! This is the #1 sustainable makeup remover in the world — you can erase ALL makeup with only water!
Makeup Eraser is reusable, machine washable, and lasts 3 to 5 years.
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Travel Organization
eBags Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack
eBags Mother Lode Jr is the perfect “one bag” travel solution. No matter the terrain (looking at you cobblestone 👀), you’ll navigate it with ease.
Need to get some work done at the airport? Pull out your laptop from its padded sleeve and get to it.
Freezing on the plane? Grab your sweater from the strategically placed front quick-grab pocket, you won’t even have to open your whole bag to get it.
Travel Electronic Organizer
Being organized — when you know where everything is — makes traveling way less stressful! There’s nothing worse than going through TSA and having to dismantle your whole suitcase in front of everyone. Then you’re just a ball of sweat for the rest of the day. Ugh!
This padded electronic organizer offers excellent protection for all of your accessories, is water- resistant, and can store all of your cables, USB, SD cards, earphones, and chargers in one place.
Market Tote & Backpack
With a bright orange lining, this convertible tote and backpack is as good-looking as it is useful.
Tote your laptop to work, carry your groceries on your back, and carry it on for a good-looking flight companion.
Packing Cubes
Packing cubes are hands down the greatest travel organization hack I’ve discovered! If you’re not using them, there’s just no way that you’re packing efficiently.
I’ve tried a lot of different brands of packing cubes (you can always find them for a good price at places like TJ Maxx and Amazon) but I’m an eBags devotee now.
Cheaper brands only include one zipper…while two is vastly superior. In addition, the durable see-through mesh on the top helps you identify the bag’s contents without having to riffle through everything.
Leak-Proof Refillable Liquid Container
I love having a little piece of home with me when I travel…and sometimes it can be as simple as my personal soap and shampoo scent!
Added benefit: you can help reduce the number of single-use plastic bottles coming from hotels by bringing your own soaps and shampoos.
Jewelry Organizer
Made of quilted cowhide with a suede interior this small jewelry organizer is a luxe gift that’s super useful!
If $95 seems a little pricey, check out this budget-friendly jewelry case (that look the exact same!) on Amazon.
Essential Travel Tech & Cameras
Backup Battery Charger
An essential gift for on-the-go people — especially travelers! This backup charger delivers 4 full charges to your cell phone
Noise Canceling Earbuds
Que up your favorite podcast and drown out those annoying people two rows back who won’t stop chatting. A good set of noise cancelling earbuds are essential for long-haul flights!
Mirrorless DSLR Camera
A mirrorless DLSR is an essential camera for travelers because they are lightweight and compact.
This camera from Nikon uses a large 55 millimeter lens mount that offers high image quality and amazing low-light performance. You can also shoot in 4K UHD video and upload your shots (or pair with your smartphone to control remotely!) with the built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The flip-down screen is perfect for vlogging and self-portraits, too!
Gimble Stabilizer
Never shoot a shaky video again! This gimble from DJI is ultra portable and lightweight — perfect for smartphones. It even has automatic tracking so you can move around in your environment and the camera will follow you around (no more Instagram boyfriends/husbands needed!).
You’ll get flawless selfies and super-smooth video at the touch of a button!
Flexible, Travel-Friendly Tripod
Get the shot! This super travel-friendly tripod can secure your camera equipment to virtually any surface.
It’s perfect for travelers AND hikers!
Kindle Paperwhite
While I’ll always prefer a traditional book, you simply can’t beat carrying around 1,000s of books in your carry-on bag.
It’s the perfect gift for readers!
Just For Fun
Bubble Tea Gift Set
This fun bubble tea gift set includes two packs of boba milk tea, one pack of tapioca pearls, a cute pint-size bubble tea glass, and a stainless steel wide-mouth straw. With its nice little bow on top, it’s perfect for nestling under the tree as-is.
LEGO Architecture Series
Putting together this 2,022-piece construction left us feeling a real sense of accomplishment — and it was a fun way to spend time together!
Whether you’ve been to or dream of visiting India and the Taj Mahal, or you just love travel and architecture, this building set is perfect!
Drew and I also loved putting together the LEGO Architecture series set depicting Tokyo!
The set includes step-by-step instructions so even beginners can build confidently as well as a booklet telling the Taj Mahal story.
Pendleton Blanket
Pendleton’s Fire Legend Blanket pays homage to the Native American legend of one rabbit’s heroic journey to bring fire to the animal people.
The Fire Legend blanket’s wool knit will keep you toasty and warm on chilly nights by the fire!
She Explores book
Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 women on unforgettable journeys in nature.
You’ll also get practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including:
• Preparing for a solo hike
• Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen
• Planning ahead for unknown territory
• Telling your own story
Cork Globe
Pinpoint and display your favorite destinations with this world map cork globe.
50 States Traveled Journal
Don’t rely on your memory — chronicle your travels through the 50 states with this thoughtfully designed journal.
From Alabama to Wyoming, each state has two pages of prompts to help commemorate your journey, including spots for the cities you visited, best meals, funniest moments, and even an ironic invitation to jot down “anything that would be better forgotten”!
"A Year Off" Travel Memoir
A Year Off is one part travel guide, one part travel essays and photos, and one part memoir.
With many gorgeous photographs and actionable travel advice, A Year Off captures all the beauty and magic of the wanderlust spirit.
About Sarah
Sarah hails from the land of fried chicken, sweet tea, buttered biscuits, and the friendliest people you’ll ever meet…Alabama! She loves exploring undertouristed locations and sharing them with you.
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