The #GalsAbroad Gift Guide: (50+ ideas for my travel loving gals)
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It truly seems like every year the holidays start earlier and earlier (anyone notice the Christmas trees up at Halloween?! lol) which means inevitably holiday shopping starts earlier as well - cue the panic buying. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
I find that if I carve out a few hours on a cozy weekend, pour a glass of wine, put on Gilmore Girls and crank out all my online shopping the entire experience can be a fun one - especially with a trusty gift guide.
That’s where I come in.
For the travel lover in your life (even if that’s you) I’ve spent the last several years basically being a human guinea pig for all the latest and greatest travel goodies. Testing these items on the road and recommending all the products I never travel without or my favorite travel beauty goods.
So when it comes time to put together a gift guide of all the best travel gifts, well I’ve been training for this moment for years lol.
From a travel sized sound machine to the most comfortable travel lounge sets and PJs these travel-themed gifts will make any travel lover want to pack their bags on the spot and head out on their next great adventure!
(And if you need more gift inspo, check out these round-ups: 2022 Mother Daughter Gift Guide: (50+ Alle & Linda approved gift ideas) & Small Business Holiday Shopping Guide
50+ ideas for my travel-loving gals
UNDER $25
A really great travel book
If there’s one thing I’m constantly googling it’s “What to read on vacation” or “best travel books”.
Lucky for you I’ve rounded up a list of all my favorite travel reads & linked them in one post.
They need this handy gadget so they can watch their favorite show or movies on the plane without having to hold their phone the entire time.
This scarf feels like cashmere without the cashmere price
This book of 1,000 bucket list ideas is sure to spark some serious wanderlust. I reference it any time I want some new ideas on where to go next.
An Audible membership. Linda and I are both HUGE advocates of audiobooks which are great to listen to when you’re on a road trip, a long flight, or even doing chores around the house. You can select the number of months & credits you’d like to gift in their gift center to customize the gift even more.
Under eye patches - these are fabulous to put on during a flight or after a long one (great stocking stuffer)
This Dishoom Cookbook - this is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in London and now they’ve come out with a recipe book. This would be a great gift for any Indian food lover!
Behind the Bar: 50 Cocktail Recipes from the World's Most Iconic Hotels - for all my traveling cocktail connoisseurs
I absolutely adore Sabina Fenn’s watercolor prints which are a thoughtful gift to remind them of a trip they recently took or a place they want to visit someday.
UNDER $50
The only pair of (compression) socks they’ll be excited to receive as a gift
While a neck fan might seem totally lame and nerdy, I have to say that when I’m traveling in a humid destination there’s NOTHING more game-changing.
This Supergoop! two-in-one sunscreen and moisturizer - plus I truly love their ENTIRE product line so you really can’t go wrong with any of these (great stocking stuffers)
Noshinku Refillable Pocket Hand Sanitizer. This 4-pack comes in a variety of organic sanitizing mist fragrances. You could buy these and give them as stocking stuffers!
These are my favorite colorful travel pouches that can be customized with patches. I use this to carry all the items I need to use during the flight.
Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide - this is perfect for the traveler whose first order of business when planning their next trip is making dining reservations.
A travel-sized sound machine for any traveler who has a hard time falling asleep on the road.
This Multi-port charging station and power converter is essential for traveling internationally
I love a nice pair of PJs when I’m traveling and these 100% silk & fully washable pajamas are PERFECT for any traveler who likes to be comfortable and chic at the same time.
I wear this Ilia serum and sunscreen during my trip to Greece and it was the perfect amount of coverage and sun protection - this would be a fantastic gift for yourself ;)
UNDER $100
A Rent the Runway Subscription
I’ve been using Rent the Runway since my TV news days (2016) and I swear by it for EVERY aspect of my life but especially for my travels. I love that no matter where I’m going I can rent outfits for the occasion rather than buying a new outfit.
I’ve saved more than 100K using this service (what I would have spent if I purchased all the clothes I’ve rented) and I feel like this is the new way to enjoy fashion.
PS as always I have a code (RTRALLEP) that takes 40% off two months of your subscription (that takes an 8-item plan down to $86 per month)!
The BEST travel sunhat - I have it in many colors and it’s super flattering
These SUPER soft pants & t-shirt make for the perfect travel lounge set
The clip I use to carry all my hats when I travel
Any traveler who wants to use their own AirPods to watch movies on the plane will LOVE this gadget
Travel tech case to keep cords and chargers organized
Apple mag safe battery pack - this is probably one of the most important travel essentials. I NEVER travel without one of these and I love that this one just attaches to the back of your phone.
Hotel Lobby Candle - If you love to travel and are always asking the hotel what signature scent they’re pumping through their property this small biz candle company is for you.
This self-cleaning water bottle is PERFECT for any gal looking to swap plastic for something that’s better for the environment.
A great cross-body bag for the plane - these are perfect for storing the things you need to reach immediately
A Kindle for your bookworm traveler so they can travel with all their favorite books without taking up any precious space
UGG slippers - I don’t like to chance the hotel having nice slippers handy (plus they always kinda suck anyways) so I come prepared with these cuddly slippers
This pink weekender bag is by one of my favorite celebs who has carved a niche in the travel market and it’s not hard to understand why. Perfect for slipping on top of your carry-on while moving through the airport.
UNDER $150
Crossbody cellphone case
I love these cell phone cases, they are SO convenient for traveling, running errands or wearing around the house when you do chores while listening to your fav podcast. PS it has a sleeve on the back where you can put your credit cards.
These are the shoes that Linda never travels without - she says they’re her most comfortable sneaker so I’m thinking I need a pair too!
A cozy travel cardigan is a must on any flight and this one is loved by all (including me!)
Silk pillow and eyemask travel set - for travel lovers who don’t like to leave the thread count of the pillows at their hotel to chance.
OVER $150
Away Luggage Set
I’ve been traveling with my Away luggage for more than a year now and I cannot say enough great things about this brand. They are so durable, come in amazing colors, they roll like butter and I know I can depend on them to keep my goods safe while I’m traveling around the world.
They have tons of luggage sizes, tote bags, packing cubes, backpacks etc. And don’t forget to use my discount!
A monogrammed travel folio to keep your cords, documents, phone, headphones and cards all organized while traveling.
This backpack is made out of recycled water bottles. This is the backpack I’ve been recently traveling with and I really love it and appreciate its versatility. I use it in combination with this large crossbody bag. CLICK HERE FOR $25 OFF
Apple Airpods Pro - essential to tune out crying babies on planes lol
One of my favorite gifts to give myself and others is a coordinates necklace that has specific coordinates to a location that’s meaningful. This 14K gold necklace would be a really meaningful gift.
A Getaway with Getaway House
This is one of the greatest gifts I gave myself at the beginning of the year. A creative getaway to the woods where I could read, goal set and envision what I wanted out of 2022.
These tiny cabins are the perfect place to disconnect and focus on getting back to basics.
Getaway has outposts all across the USA and there are two near the Chicagoland area.
I put together a video to showcase the entire Getaway House experience below!
A Gals Abroad Getaways Trip
I can’t think of a better gift to give than the gift of travel. If you or someone you love is looking to see the world with fellow like-minded women in 2023 and beyond give them the gift of a Gals Abroad Getaway (or offer to pay for a portion of their trip)
Every Christmas I ask my parents for one thing, money to put towards a future trip and this could be the year you do the same!
Give the gift of travel
If there’s someone in your life {maybe you} who is itching to plan their next trip, but overwhelmed by the task, let me suggest purchasing a gift certificate to my mom’s travel agency, Scorby Travel & Cruise.
You can totally customize the amount and can be put towards any adventure in the future! Email scorbytravel@gmail.com to purchase your gift certificate!
Click here to read about why I think hiring a travel advisor to plan your next adventure is essential.
I PUT THIS VIDEO TOGETHER IN 2020 BUT THE RECCOMMENDATIONS STILL HOLD UP!
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