If you’ve got a jet-setter on your shopping list this year, you know how hard it can be to find something they don’t already have stuffed into their carry-on.
From high-tech gadgets to cozy flight essentials, this year’s travel gift guide is full of thoughtful picks that make travel smoother, smarter, and way more stylish.
Whether your traveler spends their holidays on a cruise ship, in a cozy mountain cabin , or chasing winter sunshine, these gifts are sure to earn you major bonus points this season 🎁
💻 Tech Gifts for Travelers
Let’s be honest … tech can make or break the travel experience! These gadgets are compact, practical, and guaranteed to upgrade any trip.
Apple AirTags (4-pack) – Because lost luggage is not on anyone’s wish list this year (~$99)
Anker Portable Charger – An absolute necessity for any travel day (starting at ~$25)
Apple AirPod Pros – Elite noise cancellation and practical enough to pack along in your purse or pocket ($249)
DJI Mini 4 – This drone is insane quality for the size! A must for any travel creators or those who like to document their trips (~$1500)
Insta360 X5 – The most unique piece of camera equipment we own! Highly recommend for anyone – shoots 360 degrees of surroundings, so it’s basically fool-proof ($550)
Meta RayBan Glasses – These are so fun! Such a unique gift for your travel-loving friend (~$330)
✨ Our Top Pick: Insta360 X5 — With crystal-clear 8K resolution, advanced stabilization, and seamless 360° shooting, it turns every adventure, from ship decks to mountaintops, into cinematic magic. Compact enough to slip into your personal item, yet powerful enough to produce professional-quality footage, it’s the ultimate gift for the traveler who’s ready to make their memories truly unforgettable!
🧳 Luggage, Bags & Backpacks
Because every great trip starts with the right bag! These picks blend functionality, durability, and style — ideal for both over-packers and minimalist travelers alike.
Coowoz Travel Backpack – These backpacks have gone everywhere with us – they hold so much and the lay-flat design is a must-have! (Starting at only $20)
New Luggage Set – This is a showstopper gift that most people need, but rarely purchase for themselves (~$150)
Beis Mini Weekender Bag – Trendy, spacious, and fits perfectly under airplane seats … this one is for the aesthetic girlies (~$100)
Compression Packing Cubes (Set of 4) – For the traveler who believes packing is an art form … or the one who can never fit all of their clothing into one suitcase (~$25)
- Matching Toiletry Set – Something just feels good about packing your toiletries into a matching set … this gift screams “I have my life together” (~$35)
✨ Our Top Pick: Coowoz Travel Backpack — We’ve tested this one ourselves, and it’s built to last (even with that low price point)! We’ve personally gifted these backpacks to every. single. family member.
✈️ Travel Accessories
These small-but-mighty accessories are the unsung heroes of every trip. Perfect for stocking stuffers or pairing with a bigger gift!
Trtl Travel Pillow – Compact and scientifically designed for real neck support! The only travel pillow we bring for our long haul flights (~$60)
Pirani Reusable Tumbler – Keeps drinks hot or cold for hours (and perfect for sipping on 🍹 while at your next tropical getaway) (~$28)
Blackout Eye Mask – Lightweight, perfectly padded to block out any light, and the best tool for actually getting a few hours of sleep on a red-eye ($15)
HydroJug – The unsung hero of every travel day. Leak-proof and large enough to keep you hydrated through all of the delays ($40)
Luggage Scale – For the friend whose bag is somehow always over 50 lbs … ($10)
✨ Our Top Pick: Trtl Travel Pillow — We’re actually not sure how we used to travel without these?! Get one for your travel-loving friend & watch them fall in love with it
👟 Travel Apparel
Travelers need clothes that are comfy, packable, and practical. The right apparel can handle unpredictable weather, look great after hours in a suitcase, and make life easier while they’re on the move. These picks combine style and function for the perfect gift!
Twillory Air Suit (mens) – Packable, wrinkle-resistant, totally breathable, and warm-temp approved! (~$300 blazer, ~$100 pants)
Smith & Quinn Polos (mens) – Easy to pack and no ironing needed … perfect for travelers who want to look polished without the hassle (~$90)
The Gym People Quarter Zip (womens) – Comfy AND stylish! The hood is perfect for plane travel and it comes in a ton of colors (~$40)
Smith & Quinn Dresses (womens) – The same wrinkle-resistant material we love for the mens polos … in dress form! These can be packed in a compression packing cube & come out ready to wear (Starting at ~$150)
✨ Our Top Pick: Anything from Smith & Quinn — If you’ve ever seen us on a trip … chances are you’ve seen us in this brand! One of our absolute favorites for good reason!
🎫 Membership Gifts
For the traveler who already “has it all,” these memberships and subscriptions are the gifts that keep on giving (but make sure their credit cards don’t already include some of these perks)!
Priority Pass Membership – Lounge access in 1,400+ airports worldwide ($99–$469/year)
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck – The ultimate time-saver for frequent flyers (~$78–$100 for 5 years)
CLEAR Plus Membership – Feeling like everyone has TSA PreCheck nowadays? CLEAR lets you breeze right past them! The ultimate luxury (~$189/year)
Point.me Subscription – Our favorite tool for maximizing airline miles and points for travel redemptions! (~$129/year) *use code MAXWELLSTRAVEL20 for 20% off!*
Going Subscription – The ultimate gift for anyone who loves a good deal but doesn’t have time to search for it. Going scours the internet for mistake fares and deeply discounted flights, then sends alerts straight to your inbox (~$69/year for Premium, ~$199/year for Elite) *use code MAXWELL25 for 25% off!*
The Club by The Maxwells Travel – Exclusive cruise deals, concierge service, and insider perks from yours truly ($10/mo or $99/year)
✨ Our Top Pick: The Club by The Maxwells Travel — Okay, we’re biased 😉 but this is truly a game-changer. Members unlock personalized travel planning, access to extra-special cruise rates, and luxury experiences for less without the stress of searching endlessly online.
🎅 Wrap It Up
This holiday season, skip the generic gift cards and give something that fuels adventure. Whether it’s the gear that keeps them connected, the luggage that lasts a lifetime, or a membership that makes travel easier – each of these gifts says, “I know you, and I know how much travel means to you.”
From our travel-loving hearts to yours – may your holidays be merry, your flights on time, and your suitcase always under 50 pounds ❤️🌍
