{"id":5376,"date":"2018-12-08T05:16:36","date_gmt":"2018-12-08T05:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/?p=5376"},"modified":"2018-12-10T03:05:43","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T03:05:43","slug":"gift-guide-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2018\/12\/gift-guide-travelers.html","title":{"rendered":"A Gift Guide For Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"
What do you gift to those who have been around the world and appreciate functional gifts? Well, I fall into that category. That\u2019s why I decided to share this gift guide for travelers. I travel often, live in a small city home, and love useful gifts. Practical items and beautiful experiences are at the top of my list.\u00a0My goal was to curate a gift guide including traditional and not so traditional gifts that appeal to you, the Dining Traveler.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lately, I have really been into essential oils. Something as simple as a scent can make you feel relaxed and invigorated. <\/span>Mevei<\/span><\/a> is a luxury line of essential oil blends. Although the bottle is tiny, it packs a punch: highly recommend the Victory scent for your frequent traveler. A massage with this essential oil will perk you up after jet lag\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n Gift for good: <\/span>SoapBox<\/span><\/a> is a line of soaps and shampoos that make a global impact. They work with organizations around the world on a one for one donation program. You buy one of their products and a bar of soap or a month of clean water is donated. What to gift? Their Coconut and Sandalwood bundle, a sampling of their favorite products for $29.95. <\/span><\/p>\n A great beauty gift for the frequent traveler is hand cream. In the winter my skin gets super dry and I cannot have enough travel sized tubes of cream. One of my favorite hand creams is from L’Occitane. This holiday season they are offering \u201c<\/span>Shea Butter Hugs and Kisses<\/span><\/a>\u201d a fabulous gift set hand cream and lip balm for $20.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Luggage: I find that luggage is an afterthought for many people. We all know that person who has been traveling for over a decade with the same crappy bag. Surprise the person you love with a new suitcase. The Samsonite Stryde<\/a> suitcase comes in a variety of sizes: from those who are strictly carry-on to those who have to pack the whole house! Here\u2019s our full review. <\/span><\/p>\n I am all about a good tote when I travel. However, the lack of compartments can be a challenge when traveling. A great travel gift idea is the Zalia <\/a>Bailhandle from Samsonite. It has many compartments where you can securely pack your laptop, charger cables, beauty products, and wallet. Also, it\u2019s multifunctional: it translates well from travel to day to day life. <\/span><\/p>\n When people ask me about gifts for men, wallets are usually on top of my list. Men like items that are multi-purpose. <\/span>Trayvax<\/span><\/a> wallets are minimalist in design but super functional. You can slip your ID card, credit cards, and bills into this stylish compact wallet. <\/span><\/p>\n Do you like hiking with your loved one? How about gifting them a new pair of hiking boots? Chaco makes very stylish hiking boots. I am currently in love with my <\/span>Sierra Waterproof<\/span><\/a> boots. Chaco has both men and women styles. Buy a pair: one for you and one for your honey and propose a hiking trip! <\/span><\/p>\n Do you have a loved one who loves the outdoors? Why not plan a hiking escape for them and include a new piece of outdoor clothing? I love the selection from Toad & Co. The <\/span>Airvoyant Puff Jacket<\/span><\/a> will make that outdoorsy person in your life happy! <\/span><\/p>\n A functional water bottle is an affordable and practical gift. It’s the ideal stocking stuffer for your favorite traveler. The <\/span>Nomader collapsible water bottle<\/span><\/a> works for the great outdoors AND you can easily fit it in your carry-on. It sells for $21.95. <\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes you just want to curl up with a book and get travel inspiration. Earlier this year I received<\/span> \u201cWhy LA? Pourquoi Paris?\u201d <\/span><\/a>and fell in love with this beautifully illustrated book which highlights the beauty of Paris and Los Angeles by Diane Ratican. <\/span><\/p>\n If you know a fan of Scandinavia, consider gifting them a copy of <\/span>\u201cLagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well\u201d<\/span><\/a> by Lola A. <\/span>\u00c5kerstr\u00f6m. This international travel writer based in Stockholm gives you a snapshot of how to live a good life\u2026 the Swedish way. <\/span><\/p>\n For the anglophiles\u2026 Acorn TV is a streaming service which offers a wide selection of British TV shows. From new original programs like Loch Ness to classics like Agatha Christie, it gives you a virtual trip to the British Isles.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ll put that out there: if anyone wants to gift me this experience\u2026 you will forever be in my good graces! Imagine staying in a cottage on a private island in the Bahamas where you can go fishing and explore on your own private boat? At the end of the day have your catch prepared for you by a chef. That\u2019s what <\/span>Deep Water Cay Adventure package<\/span><\/a> offers. Sign me up!<\/span><\/p>\n Nothing says I love you as a getaway at one of my favorite hotel brands, Mandarin Oriental. The <\/span>One More Night package<\/span><\/a> at many of the Mandarin Oriental sounds like my type of gift. <\/span>Stay a minimum of three, four or five nights, depending on the property selected, and receive a complimentary night. <\/span><\/p>\n If you love horses, wine, and spa, Salamander Resort & Spa<\/a> is the place for you. Just an hour away from DC in Middleburg, VA, this property is classic luxury. Explore the many wineries in Loudoun County, go for a horseback ride, or simply indulge at their award-winning spa. Makes the perfect escape.<\/span><\/p>\n If you’re looking for the perfect travel blazer or pants for men, Bluffworks<\/a> is your answer. The Dutchman has roadtested<\/a> both their blazers and trousers and they are great to travel with because they are wrinkle-free. Bonus: is the man in your life tall? Mine is. At 6’9″ the Dutchman has a hard time finding stylish, slim-fitting items that work for him. He ordered the items online and didn’t even have to tailor! That’s very rare for him.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What do you gift to those who have been around the world and appreciate functional gifts? Well, I fall into that category. That\u2019s why I decided to share this gift guide for travelers. I travel often, live in a small city home, and love useful gifts. Practical items and beautiful experiences are at the top […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":5379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[716,2,56],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5376","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gift-guide","8":"category-travel","9":"category-travel-tip"},"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>
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Gifts for the Outdoor Traveler<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Bluffworks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor the Traveling Man<\/h2>\n
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Samsonite but as always, opinions are my own.\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n