Best Gift Ideas for Travellers

Our list of recommended things to buy includes options for both men and women and there are ideas for all budgets. From cheap travel gifts that won’t break the bank, to mid-priced and luxury presents, and also some alternative and unique travel presents.

View our recommendations for the very best ideas for gifts for people who love to travel and purchase the perfect present today.

Foster an Elephant

This is an alternative and special present Christmas or birthday gift idea and possibly something you might not have thought about.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust have for over 40 years worked to help protect elephants, rhinos and other wildlife in Kenya. DSWT believe animals have a right to be free, to roam wild, and to be safe in their surroundings and on a daily basis rescue orphaned elephants and rehabilitate wildlife back into their natural habitat.

If you would like to contribue to their incredible work you can foster an elephant with money raised going directly to the charity.

Gift Voucher

Indecisive about what to buy? Or looking to get a last minute present? Okay this might not be the most exciting present but if you purchase an Amazon gift voucher the person will be able to choose what to buy and get money off anything on the Amazon website. Amazon has so many travel related products for sale with some of the cheapest online prices.

Scratch Map

Want a fun present? Check out the Scratch the World Travel Map. This scratch off map of the world is a great gift for your favorite adventurer to plan a trip on the world map wall poster then record their journey! Also the perfect gift to educate young explorers.

Moleskine Travel Journal

You can never go wrong buying someone a travel journal and Moleskin are some of the best. Perfect for writing, taking notes, drawing this journal is a great present for a low price.

Travel Mug

This vintage 'Keep Calm and Travel The World' ceramic fine China mug is a unique present - who doesn't love a good cup of tea? This is one of the best cheap novelty fift for traveller and a great addition to the kitchen.

Shampoo Bar

A shampoo bar is probably something you might not have thought about but if you know someone who is going to go travelling then this present can help take up less space and also reduces plastic use. This lemon shampoo bar uses plant essential oil and 100% natural organic seaweed and is the perfect small travel present for a bargain price.

NIX ADVANCE Electronic Photo Frame

Looking for a high tech presents? Consider buying an electronic photo frame. There are lots of different sizes available and we recommend the 8 inch widescreen photo frame by NIX which is a best seller. This photo frame displays both pictures and videos and also has a motion sensor.

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist featured the 500 best places on the planet and this book will provide serious wanderlust.

The unmissable sights and attractions in the world have been ranked by Lonely Planet's global community of travel experts, so big name mega-sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal battle it out with lesser-known hidden gems for a prized place in the top 10, making this the only bucket list you'll ever need.

This definitive wish list of the best places to visit on earth is packed with insightful write-ups and inspiring photography to get you motivated to start ticking off your travel list. What's your number 1?

Travel Books

There are literally hundreds of amazing travel books including old and modern day classics. This is a very cheap present idea, the hard part is deciding which to choose. Narrow down your search by viewing our guide to the best travel books.

Kindle

The Amazon Kindle has revolutionized reading. You can have literally hundreds of books in the palm of your hands - on just one device. This is the perfect gift for someone who enjoys reading. There are several different models of Kindle available including:

Kindle Fire HD

Kindle Oasis

Kindle Paperwhite

Anker PowerCore II 10000

Everyone uses phones, cameras and other gadgets and there is nothing worse than running out of power and not being close to a charger. The Anker PowerCore II 10000 is an Ultra-Compact 10000mAh portable charger for phones, tablets and more. This tiny and light charger can charge your phone up to three times and quickly!

CleverTrips Universal (All-in-One) Plug Adapter

CleverTrips offer a universal all in one travel power adapter which can be used worldwide. It also includes USB sockets and can be used in more than 160 countries with US/EU/AU/UK plugs. This is the perfect solution for your travelling globally. CleverTrips offer a 30 day money-back guarantee and 1-year warranty.

LifeStraw® Unisex's Go 2-Stage Filter Bottle

The LifeStraw® Go 2-Stage Water Filter Bottle has an integrated filter straw which removes bacteria allowing you to drink healthy water on the go.

This is the perfect gift for anyone who travels or loves being in the outdoors e.g. hiking, camping and backpacking. There is no aftertaste, no chemicals or iodine, food-grade flexible silicone mouthpiece is removable for easy cleaning.

The LifeStraw can filter up to 1,000 liters of contaminated water without using iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals; LifeStraw does not require batteries, it has no moving parts and uses no chemicals. The LifeStraw displays a great and more innovative alternative to iodine tablets and bulky purifiers.

DEFWAY Money Belt Fanny Pack

DEFWAYS's hidden money belt is one of the safest ways to carry your ID and valuables when travel abroad, it features simple and lightweight designs, pursuing fine fabric and comfortable experience.

Completely hide your valuables in secure place under your clothes, which made it hard for the thieves to steal your valuable belongings. Besides, our money belt even have built-in RFID blocking fabric, helps to prevent the thieves stealing your personal infomation by scaning your ID card and passports etc. DEFWAY's money belt will be the traveller's first choice.

This fanny pack has a stylish design and is suitable for men, ladies and children. Comfortable fabric, you will feel very good. Provide a great travel gift for each person who likes to travel.

HappyLuxe Travel Pillow

Don't be put off by the price tag, this soft and luxurious, hypoallergenic pillow is bigger and better than airline pillows and you won't regret buying one. This travel pillow is perfect to take with you anywhere. It has a convenient size with prime comfort that will give you the sleep you dream of.

It is great for journeys, hotels, travel and can be used for your head, behind your back, or anywhere that needs a little extra cushion. The pillow is silky smooth and made with the best material to create optimal comfort during use.

Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II)

One of our top recommendations especially if you travel a lot is to buy noise cancelling headphones. This might be the best investment you can make especially if you will be flying as noise reduction headphones really do shut out outside noise allowing you much clearer listening and relaxing.

There are options for all budgets and this tech either in-ear or over-head will really make the experience of listing to music or watching movies a lot better. You can't go wrong with the Bose Quietcomfort 35 wireless headphones, with noise cancelation and Amazon Alexa. These headphones are not cheap but you pay for what you get which is one of the best headphones on the market.

Shure SE215

The Shure SE215 are in-ear sound isolating earphones which are amazing and one of the best earphones on the market for less than £100. The headphones are unique with their translucent colour and the sound is excellent. These earphones are great and the perfect present for people who travel a lot.

SoundMAGIC E10 Earphones

If you looking for a fantastic pair of earphones without spending a fortune then look no further than the SoundMAGIC E10's. They have a powerful bass enhanced sound with superb musical detail and the in-ear sound isolating design really blocks outside noise. These are the perfect cheap noise reduction headphones and all for under £30 - bargain!

Anker Bluetooth Speaker

The Anker SoundCore mini portable bluetooth speaker is the perfect travel speaker. There are lots of different bluetooth speakers on the market and this is one of the best. Benefits include 15-hour playtime, 20 meter bluetooth range, enhanced bass, and compatibility with iPhones, iPads, Samsung, Nexus, HTC, Laptops and more.

DJI Mavic Pro

If you are thinking about buying a drone then the DJI Mavic Pro Drone is one to think about. It comes with a 4K camera and folds down as small as a bottle of water, making it small enough to bring with you everywhere - perfect for travelling!

New OcuSync transmission system offers up to 4.3 miles (7km) of transmission range.
Fly at up to 40mph (64kmh) or for as long as 27-minutes.
True 4K, fully stabilized ensures smooth footage
Active Track, TapFly and other smart features make professional looking video effortless.

Parrot Bebop 2

The Parrot Bebop 2 is one of the best drones and also great value compared to a lot on the market. The Parrot Bebop 2 compact drone is small, fast, agile and lightweight camera perfect for everyday use.

The Parrot Bebop 2 is the first camera drone in the 500g category with 25 minutes of flight time: Designed to fly both indoors and outdoors, Parrot Bebop 2 has numerous safety systems, you can fly with complete peace of mind Parrot Bebop 2 uses 7 sensors simultaneously to ensure maximum stability.

Shoot full HD videos and aerial photos like a professional enabled by RAW format and 14Mpx wide-angle camera Unmatched 3-axis digital stabilization system ensuring smooth and stable videos regardless of the drone’s movements Fast, agile and lightweight camera drone for everyday, Parrot Bebop 2 is the first camera drone in the 500g category with 25 minutes of flight time.

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

The Canon PowerShot SX730 HS is one of our top recommendations for an all round fantastic camera for a great price and is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

This is a powerful pocket-sized, travel camera with huge 40x optical zoom to capture beautiful distant detail. You can get amazing shots day or night with the 20.3 MP HS System or using the tilting LCD for great selfies.

There is also the option to shoot full HD 60p movies and enjoy steady results at full zoom or running with 5-axis Dynamic Image Stabilizer. You can also connect on the go or shoot remotely and share or back up images via your smart device with Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth.

Also included is a Wrist Strap WS-800, Battery Pack NB-13L, Battery Charger CB-2LHE, AC Cable and User Manual Kit.

GoPro HERO6

GoPro offer cameras are geared to help you capture life as you live it and are one of the most popular gadgets in the world with adventure travellers, bloggers and anyone seeking to capture special moments. The first GoPro was officially launched in 2002 and has since gone on to sell over 26 million cameras in more than 100 countries!

If you are looking for an all action camera you won't go wrong with the GoPro HERO6.

HERO6 transforms your adventures into incredible QuikStories right on your phone. With its GP1 chip, next-level video stabilisation and 2x the performance, the HERO6 takes videos to the next level. Add voice control and a durable waterproof design, and HERO6 Black is the ultimate GoPro for sharing life as you live it.

Features include:

Video: 4K60 / 2.7K120 / 1440p120 / 1080p240 and more
2x the performance of HERO5 Black
Rugged + waterproof to 10 m without a housing
2-inch touch display with enhanced, easy-to-use UI

instax Mini 9

The instax Mini 9 Camera is a fun gadget enabling you to produce instant credit card sized photos. This is a great little camera which offers an alternative to the traditional style cameras as it prints photos on the go.

Choose from a range of colours including pink, blue, grey and green. Features include a built in flash & automatic exposure control, inclusive selfie mirror and close-up lens attachment.

Joby GorillaPod Camera Stand

Know someone for a passion for photography? Or keen to take better pictures? The Joby GorillaPod has a precision engineered ball head with quick release clip perfect for taking better photos. It can be configured for still photography, videography, logging or live streaming in 3 modes: Grip, wrap or stand. This Pod supports DSLR/mirrorless cameras and devices weighing up to 6.6 lbs and is a great gift idea.

Nintendo Switch

If you get bored easily, and struggle with long flights then you should really consider buying a portable games console. One of the most popular handheld games consoles is the Nintendo Switch and it is easy to see why.

With amazing games, it's light weight and also comfortable controls - it really is an essential for any traveller who is into gaming. You can use the Switch anytime, anywhere, with anyone e.g. friends or online with people around the world.

Switch and play: Anytime, anywhere, with anyone
Three play modes: TV mode, tabletop mode and handheld mode
Share the fun with Joy-Con - attach the two Joy-Con to the Joy-Con grip, it will work like a traditional controller and without the grip they work as two individual, fully-functioning controllers
Local and online multiplayer: Link up to eight consoles for multiplayer; online play with friends far away and players around the world
Choose from lots of different games from classic Nintendo titles like Mario Kart, Crash Bandicoot, Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda, Super Smash Bros and other games like NBA 2K and Fifa.

Apple iPad

There are lots of tablets on the market, a lot of which are cheaper than the iPad, but they aren't the iPad.

The Apple iPad 9.7" comes with WiFi and is available in different colours and gb.

64-bit architecture. Four-core design. Over 3.3 billion transistors. Translation: iPad is incredibly fast. Which comes in handy when you want to edit a 4K video, play graphics-intensive games, or experience the latest augmented reality apps.
The 2018 iPad has an 8MP f/2.4 system, in contrast, with a five-element lens and none of the features highlighted above. It does have slightly better low-light handling than its 2017 predecessor thanks to a new ISP in the A10 Fusion chip
The 2018 iPad works with the original Apple Pencil: When you draw, the Pencil sends 240Hz to the screen, which renders those line drawings at 60Hz with Apple's line prediction technology "previewing" where you're drawing to reduce the impression of lag.

Apple iPad Mini 4

The iPad Mini is the perfect travel companion due to its small size and light weight. The latest Apple iPad Mini 4 comes with:

7.9" Retina Display, 2048 x 1536 Resolution
Apple iOS 9, Dual-Core A8 Chip with Quad-Core Graphics
8 MP iSight Camera, 1080p HD Video Recording, HD FaceTime Camera
128GB Capacity, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) + MIMO + Bluetooth 4.2
Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life, 0.65 lbs

MacBook 12"

The 12 inch Macbook launched in 2017 is stunning. It is small, light, portable, has a very long battery life and is probably the most stylish laptop on the market. The only drawback is the price!

The MacBook includes:

CPU: Dual-core Intel Core m3 – Core m7
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615
RAM: 8GB – 16GB
Screen: 12-inch Retina (2,304 x 1,440) IPS
Storage: 256GB – 512GB PCIe SSD

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The Microsoft Surface is a very popular product which mixes both laptop and tablet format. The latest Pro 6 model features is 12.3 Inch Tablet - with Intel 8th Gen Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics 620 and Windows 10 Home.

The Pro 6 is light and incredibly powerful with faster processing and up to 13.5 hours of all-day battery life. This product is great for browsing the web or getting productive with next-generation Surface Pro 6, featuring the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processor for faster multitasking.

Augment your experience and make your new Surface Pro 6 a full laptop with our Signature Type Cover,* Surface Pen,* and Surface Arc Mouse* - all in colours you can mix or match. Bring your ideas to life on the high-resolution PixelSense Display with stunning screen that responds to your touch.

Acer Chromebook 14

Acer are one of the best manufacturers of reliable and stylish laptops. If you are looking for a lightweight and effective laptop without breaking the bank the Acer Chromebook is highly recommended. This laptop is cheap, has a great design (it looks as close to a Macbook as you will get) and is perfect for taking travelling.

Intel Celeron N3060, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, 14 inch HD Display, Google Chrome OS
All aluminium alloy housing. Need we say more? Possessed of style, strength and durability, our Chromebook 14 will go the distance and back again
As thin, compact and light as the Chromebook 14 is, IPS technology and a low reflection anti-glare screen.
We figure with up to 12 hours of battery operation, you'll agree we've got you covered.
The built-in webcam supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) imagining, which will improve your Google Hangouts experience.
Enjoy fast wireless internet speeds with dual-band MIMO technology and 802.11ac technology.
Display Screen Type:- Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD

Amazon Prime Subscription

Amazon Prime is a streaming service where you can enjoy exclusive Amazon Originals as well as popular movies and TV shows. Watch anytime, anywhere.

You can get a 30 day free Amazon Prime trial if you are a new customer, which lets you try out all of the benefits beforehand. You can cancel it when the trial comes to an end. Alternatively, you can continue Prime membership and start paying the full £79 a year or £7.99 per month if you want to keep the benefits.

What is Amazon Prime Video? During the 30-day trial and then for a monthly fee of £7.99, Amazon Prime members can: