By Brenda Doyle
Wondering what to get your favorite traveler this holiday season? You could always buy a waterproof toiletries bag or universal charger. But for a more personal choice, look no further than our selection of 20 travel gifts grouped by interest.
THE SENTIMENTALIST
New Family Traditions
Share you great-grandmother’s holiday cookie recipe or another family favorite.
Priceless
Personalized Phone Case
Turn your traveler’s favorite vacation photo into a personalized phone case.
Casetify.com
From $30
THE GLOBETROTTER
Foreign Language Classes
Give the gift of self-expression with language-learning software.
RosettaStone.com
$159 for 6-Month Subscription
Digital Luggage Scale
This compact and portable scale weighs luggage up to 100 pounds.
BedBathandBeyond.com
$20
THE HOMEBODY
Aquiesse Travel Tin Candle
Candles make any place feel more homelike.
Nordstrom.com
$6
Libre Tea Infuser
A stainless steel filter makes this glass tumbler perfect for tea lovers on the go.
LibreTea.com
$24
THE PARENT
Melissa & Doug Flip to Win Memory Game
This durable game board is great on the road and in your vacation condo.
Amazon.com
$13
Disney Story Central
This app comes with four free e-books starring everyone’s favorite Disney characters.
iTunes.com
In-App Purchases Available
THE ALTRUIST
Charitable Donation
Send Me On Vacation gives breast cancer survivors and their families much needed rest and relaxation.
SendMeOnVacation.org
Globe In Subscription Box
Every Shipment features themed products made by artisans around the world.
Globein.com
$30 Monthly
THE FOODIE
Spice Kit
This kit is indispensable for anyone who likes to book in their vacation condo.
UncommonGoods.com
$26
Immersion Blender
Milkshakes are a snap thanks to the powerful blade.
SurLaTable.com
$35
THE TECHIE
JBL Clip Portable Bluetooth Speaker
This pocket-sized speaker delivers powerful sound and five hours of battery life.
Target.com
$50
GoPole Evo
Give twice the gear with this all-in-one GoPro selfie stick and floatation device.
BestBuy.com
$52
THE BOOKWORM
The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey
Author Rinker Buck recounts his modern-day journey in a mule-drawn covered wagon.
Amazon.com
$21
How Not to Travel the World: Adventures of a Disaster-Prone Backpacker
Author Lauren Juliff shares about her backpacking mishaps in Southeast Asia.
Amazon.com
$12
EVERYONE
ResorTime Getaway
Choose from hundreds of destinations with a best-rate guarantee.
ResorTime.com
From $99
Briggs & Riley BRX Luggage
Durable Funcationality makes this near weightless luggage set our top choice.
Briggs-Riley.com
From $145
About the Author
Brenda Doyle is the director of weddings and events at Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel. She previously coordinated special events at Carlsbad Seapointe Resort. When Brenda is not planning weddings for owners and guests, she enjoys teaching barre classes.
