2019 Holiday Gift Guide For Your Travel-Loving Buds!
We’ve broken down our top holiday gift ideas for every type of traveler and we’re filling it with all of our favorite things. We hope this is your go-to gift guide for every type of traveler. So let’s get to it:
Perfect for the traveler who loves versatility
The Urban Undercover Travel Wrap ($160) is the perfect gift for someone who appreciates luxurious, soft fabric and wants a special item that can be worn for just about anything. Used as a blanket on flights, then styled several different ways to hit the town, your travel-loving friend will absolutely adore this incredible addition to their travel wardrobe. Making it a staple for all of their adventures. Plus, Urban Undercover’s motto is: Take The Trip. Duh!
Hudson+Bleecker is a fave among the Wild Bum team. We particularly love the Bon Voyage Garment Bag ($165) which is a gorgeous bag to carry around town, but super versatile for travelers on the go, keeping your wardrobe changes wrinkle-free. It’s also one of their best sellers. Featuring luxe vegan leather, an 8” handle and cross-body strap, this is the only bag you need to travel in style.
Gifts for family adventurers
I absolutely love my lenses from Moment (from $99). They easily attach to my iPhone and I capture some pretty spectacular photos when I don’t feel like lugging an actual camera around. My favorite lens is the Wide Lens. The Fisheye is super fun (especially for families who love to camp!) and they even offer a starter kit. Don’t want to splurge on all the things – a gift card is also a great way to go. Note: their phone case is required to use their lenses.
We adore Mamoo Kids. Such a fun line for kids AND adults. And, the founder, Anna, is a doll and will customize any tote (prices vary) with whatever you would like! I mean, how cute is this? For little kids, big kids and any wanderluster.
How adorable is this book for the kid who wanderlusts? Lauren Ranalli’s book “Places We Have Never Been” ($15) is a children’s book inspiring curiosity for travel and exploring other cultures. What questions can you ask yourself about places you have never been to? Let’s go on an adventure together! Designed for young readers ages 3-7 years old.
Presents for the fashionista traveler
Absolutely go with the Tencel Travel Pant ($175) by Anywhere Apparel. Love love love these pants. They have some pretty fantastic features that make them a great choice for travel day to meetings and even dinner out. Throw them on with tennies or pair them with cute booties for the perfect put-together look. Plus, the founder is a gem.
Another female powerhouse and some of my all-time favorite pieces of jewelry/art are earrings by Jac and Violet (prices vary). I almost hate to mention this because I want them all to myself. LOL. They are so beautiful and crafted with love. Andrea’s earrings are made with clay, hand-cut and painted. They are so light and dainty. And, her designs are incredibly fun – you can throw on a simple white tee and jeans, add a pair of Jac and Violet earrings and you are set for the day into night. THE best.
Holiday gifts for the city tripper
I finally purchased my first Dagne Dover backpack (from $135) and immediately fell in love. They have just the right amount of pockets so all of my things stay organized. They come in multiple styles and sizes. They are super well-crafted. I’ve brought my bag on adventures trekking through Kenya, hiking in Joshua Tree as well as on city trips, making it super versatile. And, I’ve received tons of compliments.
PROVEN Skincare ($35 for individual products to $119 for the set) is a great product for dealing with all of the elements during a busy city adventure. Their skincare products are personalized based on more than 47 factors about an individual, including their travel destination’s pollution levels, humidity levels, weather, the individual’s skin, lifestyle, how frequently they fly, etc.. All products are travel-friendly, clean and non-toxic, and made in the USA by Stanford scientists.
Ideas for friend(s) who love a good road trip
How adorable are these candles and oil diffusers by Homesick ($29.95)?! They offer several products with city, state and memory names such as “Road Trip” and “Beach Cottage”. So your travel-obsessed friend can keep those vacay vibes going even when they’re home.
Summersalt carries incredible products for any traveler type, but we can’t think of a better road trip than one sporting their The Silky Cloud 9 PJ Set ($95), a luxe, lightweight fabric that’s silky soft and comes in fun prints when you’re looking for comfort on a longer ride. Or their Coziest Cashmere Turtleneck ($110) when your road trip is taking you straight to a family gathering or a dinner out. Ride in cozy comfort and style!
What to get the backpacker in your life
Head over to Wildly Good Socks ($14.99). Enough said. Made out of merino wool – they say “is a magical fabric created by rainbow-colored unicorns that make your feet feel as soft as clouds and smell like acres of clean fresh flowers”…Let your wanderluster know to check out their awesome ambassador program as well. We love following their adventures!
Press Pause Project is a natural CBD line for women by women to emphasize self-care, ease anxiety and give one another permission to Press Pause (from $25-$80). Sore muscles from hiking, backpacking from one destination to the next, Press Pause Project offers tinctures, topicals, CBD tea, and bath bombs for those in-between moments to encourage pause and rest.
Shopping for the person who travels for work
Perk Up Gold + Hyaluronic Acid Under Eye Mask, available on Amazon.com or www.puresolbeauty.com ($20 for 12 pairs), soothes & rejuvenates the delicate eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Gold brightens, hyaluronic acid moisturizes and hydrogel locks it all in. They are travel-friendly and come in individual sachets. The perfect gift so they can hit those work meetings feeling and looking refreshed.
Check out the Micro Luggage 3.0 ($299.99). Perfect for when those meetings run late and they have to rush to their flight. It’s a carry-on with a built-in kickboard! The new Micro Luggage 3.0 converts easily from traditional carry-on luggage to a ride-on scooter. The soft steering mechanism allows you to glide effortlessly, even through tight turns, to get you to your gate with time to spare! With 33 liters of storage space, the Micro Luggage 3.0 offers plenty of room for 2-3 days worth of clothing, a laptop, and a tablet with it’s integrated tablet holder.
Eco-conscious traveler gift ideas
Athleta (prices vary) is one of our fave brands for sustainable, recycled material. A certified B-Corp, they have innovated fashion by using water-saving techniques, reduce waste, and empower women through fair trade. From sustainable tees, tanks, bottoms, and dresses, the options are endless. Can’t decide? Grab a gift card and call it a day!
Is your eco-conscious travel-lover hittin’ the beach this winter/spring? Jessica Rey offers (UPF 50+) one-piece swimsuits (average $108) for women and girls that are ethically sewn with luxe eco-fabrics made out of regenerated fishnets! Super cool, made right in L.A. Their mission is to inspire confidence on the beach for ladies of all shapes and sizes.
Traveling new mama or mama-to-be
Superkin Maternity Leggings ($95) are the perfect legging, with a butter-like hand feel, you’ll wear to work, to travel or for play. A side slit at the bottom of the legging elevates the look and the over-the-bump band has extra reinforcement to hold you in and up. No see-thru issues here – these leggings are literally Squat Test Certified.
The MiliMili Everybody Naps Gift Set ($62-$66) is an awesome set that features a wearable blanket for baby and an eye mask for parent, all boxed up in our super luxe magnetic gift box. Both items are made from or silky-soft and eco-friendly bamboo jersey fabric that is breathable, gentle on sensitive skin, and naturally antimicrobial.
Making mom + baby’s life a lot easier on the road, LoveBub ($39.99) offers a super soft lovey that doubles as a nightlight, plays lullabies (12 to choose from) and white noise (6 options including shushing). Volume is adjustable, and there are 30, 60 and 90-minute timers as well as a continuous play setting plus a “lock” feature to lock settings in one place. It’s great for when little ones need the comfort of home on the go, have to nap in a new place and more. Machine washable with an attached “c” ring that’s easily removable, making it easy to clip to a car seat or stroller, etc.
Of course, a Wild Bum Travel Guide ($25-$150) makes THE perfect travel gift for any traveler type paired with our faves listed above. There’s no better gift than saving someone’s precious time…instead, they can spend those hours lovin’ up their family and friends, their planning is done.
One of our fave items above + a Wild Bum Travel Guide = adventure awaits! We hope your travel-loving friends love these gifts as much as we do.
Happy #wildbumming!
We’ve broken down our top holiday gift ideas for every type of traveler and we’re filling it with all of our favorite things. We hope this is your go-to gift guide for every type of traveler. So let’s get to it: …