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Traveloka PH

25 Nov 2016 - 5 min read

15 Unique Gifts for Travelers

1. Hotel Vouchers

One of the easiest things to get for someone who travels a lot is hotel vouchers. Depending on where your friend or family will be staying, these vouchers can give big discounts and help them cut down on spending. Not only is this gift very useful, it’s also unique and memorable.

PRICE RANGE: Up to PHP 1000

PERFECT FOR: Budget travelers

2. Camping Hammocks

camping hammock

Give your hiker friends a camping hammock this Christmas, so they can relax among the trees.

Camping hammocks are all the rage for trekkers and mountaineers who seek a different way of relaxation. There are several brands to choose from, so it’s easy to get the right deal. Just a quick tip though: check if the material is lightweight and foldable to fit in a camping bag.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 800-5000

PERFECT FOR: Mountaineers and hikers

3. Portable Keyboard

Portable keyboards for tablets, like Logitech’s Keys-to-Go, are a necessity for those who like to bring work with them even while on vacation. It’s a practical gift and can match any lifestyle.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 2000-5000

PERFECT FOR: Heavy tablet users and business travelers

4. Cork Globe

globe

This one-of-a-kind gift allows your friends and loved ones to track where they've been around the world.

This probably won’t fit any regular Christmas stocking but a great gift nonetheless for a traveler friend or relative. With the cork globe, they can just simply mark the country they’ve been to with a pin, allowing them to take note of the places they haven’t traveled yet. Be sure to gift this with cute pushpins and colorful string so that the friend or relative will have more fun picturing the miles they have traveled from one country to another.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 1500-2500

PERFECT FOR WHO: Globetrotters

5. Travel Cord Organizer

Save your friends from the hassle of having to untangle cables of phones and other electronic gadgets each time they travel. Get them a travel cord organizer and make their lives so much simpler.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 350-650

PERFECT FOR: Anybody who owns at least one electronic gadget

6. Travel Literature

reading while traveling

Inspire your friends and family to go places by giving them travel books.

This gift should help inspire armchair travelers to finally leave home and actually travel. Get his imagination running with any one of these titles: Lingo: A Language Spotter’s Guide to Europe by Gaston Dorren, Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found by Cheryl Strayed, and The Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto Che Guevara (a classic!).

PRICE RANGE: PHP 300-500

PERFECT FOR: Armchair travelers and bookworms

7. Travel Pillow

Long-haul flights can be punishing. A travel pillow will definitely be a godsend to those who are always flying from one continent to another. This traveling companion provides support to the neck and back, too, especially for those needing some shut-eye in economy class.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 300-850

PERFECT FOR: Anyone who travels

8. Weekender Bag

travel bag

A sturdy travel bag is a practical gift you can give to anyone that likes to travel.

Go back to the classics with a weekender bag. This is a safe but practical gift for friends or relatives who are planning to go on an overnight trip or a quick weekend vacation. Bags made of natural materials are a bit more pricey, but they definitely last longer.PRICE RANGE: PHP 550-2000PERFECT FOR: Long Weekend Travelers

9. Eye Masks

Best matched with a travel pillow, eye masks now come with relaxing scents to reduce any travel-related anxiety. It’s also a good gift for commuters who sleep on the way to work and from work. With this gift, your friend will get to any destination feeling relaxed and raring to go.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 200-600

PERFECT FOR: Restless travelers

10. Noise-cancelling Earphones

noise cancelling headphones

Noise cancelling earphones are a must have for travelers who don't like to be disturbed.

Protect yourself from the sound of babies crying inside the cabin or your seatmate snoring noisily beside you by investing in a good pair of noise-canceling earphones or headphones. It’s also a nifty gift for someone who loves their zen time or for anyone who loves to listen to music while traveling.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 800-4200

PERFECT FOR: Music lovers, travelers who like their peace and quiet

11. Organic Oils

It has been said that traveling can also damage the skin for instance, increase the signs of aging. So a set of organic facial oils as holiday gift can help keep your friend’s or relative’s skin moisturized while traveling. Not sure which types of oils to give them? Get at least three types of oils and try them out. The most common ones are: coconut oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil, which you can get at any health store.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 400-950

PERFECT FOR: Beauty-conscious jetsetters

12. Sand-repellent Bag

sand repellant bag

You'll be tempted to get one of these sand-repellent bags for yourself.

Multipurpose sand-repellent bags are a must for those who like to rough it. They can just rest easy on the beach or lie on top of a hill with the help of a Sidlan sand-repellent bag that can work as both a slip-on blanket and a mat.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 1500

PERFECT FOR: Beach bums, concert goers, campers

13. Travel Toiletries Kit

Toiletries are great stocking stuffers! Regardless of gender, travel kits are important especially for regular travelers. Even if your recipient will not be traveling, a travel kit will still be handy for long days at work or if you’re bunking in someone else’s place.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 450-950

PERFECT FOR: Anyone who travels

14. Travel Stub Diary

travel diary

Give your friends or relatives a place to put all their travel memorabilia with this travel stub diary.

Have a friend or family member who loves to collect tickets, receipts, and other knick knacks from their travels? Help them organize their small souvenirs with a travel stub diary. It’s great for preserving not only their travel collections but also their memories of great adventures.

PRICE RANGE: PHP 500-1200

PERFECT FOR: Travelers who like to collect souvenirs

15. Collapsible Water Bottle

Any eco-friendly traveler with a love for working out even while on vacation should own at least one of these. Collapsible water bottles fold or contract when empty, so you not only save up on space but also save the environment -- all at the same time!

PRICE RANGE: PHP 350-1000

PERFECT FOR: Athletes and travelers who like to walk

The trick to giving gifts is making sure they’re useful. Keep that in mind and your friends and/or relatives will be a lot more appreciative of your effort.

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