Unique Travel Gifts That Are Easy to Give and Fun to Receive
By Jenny Javitch, Founder & Travel Planner
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If you’re wondering what to buy for someone who loves to travel, you’ve come to the right place. Our recommendations for unique travel gifts range from monthly subscriptions and travel gifts for couples to virtual presents and gifts the whole family will enjoy. No matter the celebration, this list provides plenty of unique and fun travel gifts so you can choose the perfect one.
Virtual Travel Gifts
Custom Virtual Date Night by Global Game Plan
One of the best travel gifts for couples is a Custom Virtual Date Night! Choose your own travel theme or destination, fill out a survey with your travel interests and we will customize a virtual date night (food, drinks and virtual entertainment) just for you and your significant other. Check out this FREE SAMPLE Virtual Date Night in Paris to see what you would receive.
Virtual Date Night in Hawaii by Global Game Plan
We already took care of the research and planning so now it's time for you to enjoy this curated evening of Hawaiian food, drinks and virtual entertainment right from your home. After purchase, just download the PDF document, click on the website links and off you go!
Custom Virtual Heritage Tour by Global Game Plan
Explore your heritage anytime from home with a Custom Virtual Heritage Tour! Visit somewhere you've always dreamed of going or do some research for an in-person trip at a later date. You choose the country or region for your custom virtual heritage tour and we will take care of the planning. Enjoy a curated experience of food, drinks, arts, culture, history and entertainment right from your home.
Airbnb Online Experiences
Give the gift of an international tour that can be taken online right from your living room. Interact with live tour guides in France, Brazil, Japan, India and loads of other exciting countries around the world. Enjoy an online experience of a wine tasting class from Portugal, make Mexican street tacos, meditate with a Japanese Buddhist monk, a live walking tour of Bergen, Norway…and much much more. Buy an Airbnb gift card and your gift recipient can choose their own online adventure.
Polar Pen Pals
An educational and fun travel gift idea…join the Polar Pen Pal program to explore Inuit culture in the arctic through exciting, educational monthly games and activities for kids ages 5-12. Bring back the idea of a pen pal for your own child with this unique travel gift.
Subscription to Paramount +
Take a break from reality while watching your favorite travel-themed shows like the Aerial America and Aerial Africa series by the Smithsonian, television series set in Hawaii, NYC, New Orleans, Las Vegas and of course, tons of streaming classic and new movies. Gift the gift of a Paramount + subscription for hours of endless entertainment.
For the Food & Travel Lover
Atlas Coffee Subscription
Grab a cup of morning Joe from around the world. A monthly coffee subscription featuring freshly roasted coffee, flavor notes, a postcard, and brewing tips. As a bonus, click here to receive $10 off your first order after sign up.
Yum Box - International Snacks
A monthly subscription box for the whole family to enjoy! International snacks, candy and trivia galore from a different country each month. After 4+ years of receiving this, my family still looks forward to the arrival of these unique and tasty treats. CLICK HERE to see all your ordering options.
Goldbelly Delivery
Foods from your favorite U.S. restaurants shipped nationwide with Goldbelly delivery service. It’s a little spendy, but definitely one of the most fun travel gifts to give (and receive). They have everything from gourmet cookie dough (with a happy birthday message) and NYC bagels to lobster rolls and Chicago deep dish pizza. Your mouth will start watering as soon as you see the website.
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Personalized Travel Gifts
Global Game Plan Gift Cards
Give the gift of travel planning! Just because someone loves to travel doesn’t mean they love planning the trip. We are now offering digital gift cards for our Vacation Rental Search and Travel Planning Research services. They are the perfect practical travel gift for the holiday season, a birthday, anniversary or anytime throughout the year.
Related: Why You Will Love Using Global Game Plan as Your Personal Travel Planner
Support Small Business with Etsy
Shop on the Etsy website where you can find homemade, crafted and custom gifts for everyone in your life. Tons of travel-themed gifts or helpful travel products (such as printable road trip games) for world travelers. A great way to purchase a personalized gift from a small business. CLICK HERE to find your customized travel gifts for everyone on your list.
Customized Photo Books and Gifts
Give the gift of travel memories. Create a personalized photo album using Mixbook or Shutterfly (both regularly offer discounts) or head to Walgreens Photo online where it’s very easy to personalize mugs, calendars, clothing and other gifts with your favorite photos.
Related: How to Plan a Birthday Vacation
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