Beyond a travel voucher or a wad of cash put towards some imminent vacation, the best travel gifts go one step further to ensure that the actual trip itself goes off without a hitch. Any number of potential pitfalls can put a snag on that blissful OOO sojourn, from pickpockets to screaming infants on your flight, but there are gadgets and gear that you can bestow upon someone to pre-empt all the expected challenges. And outside these purely utilitarian choices, there are also the nice-to-haves that will help fulfill their ultimate travel dreams, from souped-up GoPro cameras to status-y luggage.
They’ll have you to thank every time they slip on their favorite travel tee, or glide down the terminal with a shiny new carry-on bag. And you’ll feel a bit better about all those dazzling photos from sandy white beaches when you know you helped them capture all those moments, or made their trip that much brighter. Without further ado, all the best travel gifts to bestow upon your favorite gallivanter.
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