Halloween may still be a couple weeks away, but before you know it, we’ll be trading in the skeletons and ghosts for snowmen and reindeer. Hot cocoa will replace apple cider, trick-or-treating will give way to Yuletide carols – and you might even see the snow start to fly. All of which begs the question: Have you started your holiday shopping yet?
Before you make your list (and check it twice), we wanted to provide some inspiration. Read on for our 2025 Holiday Travel Gift Guide!
A good pair of headphones is an essential accessory on any overseas trip. But with so many different options available today, it can be tough to choose the pair that’s right for you or your loved ones. As far as we’re concerned, you really can’t go wrong with a tried-and-true classic: Apple AirPods. And as a bonus for avid travelers, select AirPods models – like the Apple AirPods Pro 3 – now have a live translation feature when paired with an iPhone running iOS 26 or later.
Pro tip: To make it easier to follow along with tour directors on visits to museums and historical sites, Odysseys Unlimited provides audio devices for guests to use on most tours. If you wish to bring your own headphones to use with these devices, please make sure they have a wire and can connect to a standard 3.5 mm audio jack. Check out our blog post on audio devices for more information.
When packing for a trip – or re-packing when it’s time to head home – even the most seasoned adventurers can sometimes struggle. That’s why packing cubes are such a useful tool.
Packing cubes take the guesswork out of packing. Designed to keep the contents of your suitcase organized and wrinkle-free, a good set of packing cubes will help you make the most out of every inch of space. And when it comes to the best overall, BAGSMART Blast Compression Travel Packing Cubes stand a cut above the rest, according to Travel + Leisure.
Lost luggage … it’s every traveler’s worst nightmare. But with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be. Bluetooth trackers like Apple AirTags or Tile Pro make incredible gifts for travel enthusiasts. When packed in a misplaced bag, a Bluetooth tracker allows the bag’s owner to track its location in real time and share that information with the airline – which hopefully leads to a faster reunion.
Pro Tip: Did the airline lose your bag? Check out our blog post on luggage security for tips and tricks on how to track and retrieve your misplaced luggage.
Not only is it a smart idea to always have a reusable water bottle handy, but many countries around the world have started restricting or banning certain single-use plastics in an effort to cut down on pollution. A reusable water bottle, like the CamelBak Chute Mag Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle available for purchase at the My Odysseys Outfitter webstore, makes the perfect holiday gift for any travel enthusiast.
After spending hours on an airplane, no one wants to waste even more time searching high and low for their luggage at baggage claim. That’s where a distinctive luggage tag comes in – like the durable, brightly colored Ovener Silicone Luggage Tag, selected by Wirecutter as best overall luggage tag in 2025.
For many, falling asleep in an unfamiliar place – whether 40,000 feet in the air or halfway around the world – is no easy task. Luckily, sleep masks like the top-rated MZOO Luxury Sleep Eye Mask make excellent stocking stuffers.
A great neck pillow is an absolute must-have for any frequent flyer – especially those with long overseas flights. Luckily, Travel + Leisure recently tested 48 of the most popular neck pillows on the market today, with the Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow taking home top honors as best overall for 2025.
Did you know that there are 15 different electrical socket types in use around the world? That’s why a good universal plug adapter is an essential accessory for any travel enthusiast. With four plugs that work in most countries and ultra-fast USB charging, the EPICA Universal Travel Adapter was Wirecutter’s pick for the best overall universal travel adapter for 2025.
No one likes when their phone or tablet dies ten minutes into a movie – especially when it happens early in an hours-long flight – so don’t let it happen to anyone on your holiday shopping list. Consider gifting the techie traveler in your life a portable power bank like the Nimble Champ Lite Portable Charger.
Pro tip: New regulations require travelers to keep all rechargeable devices (such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-readers, and power banks) either on their person or in carry-on luggage. See our blog post on traveling with rechargeable devices for more information.
Whether distracting yourself on a plane, relaxing in a café, or unwinding at your hotel after a long day of touring, reading a book is a great way to pass the time. But when you’re traveling halfway around the world, you can’t take up valuable suitcase space with a bunch of books. That’s why e-readers and tablets like the Amazon Kindle or Apple iPad make such great gifts for travel enthusiasts.
When connecting your device to a public Wi-Fi network, it is critical to protect your sensitive personal information from prying eyes. That’s why a virtual private network (VPN) is essential for anyone who spends a lot of time traveling.
A VPN encrypts your data and blocks your IP address while you’re online, making it a must-have for anyone who often finds themselves connected to public Wi-Fi networks at airports and hotels. CNET recently evaluated some of the most popular VPNs available today, with three options emerging as standouts for 2025: ExpressVPN (best overall), NordVPN (fastest option), and Surfshark (best value).
Whether for business or pleasure, anyone traveling in 2025 is likely to have their laptop or tablet in tow – meaning that if they don’t already have one, they’re probably in the market for a decent laptop sleeve. Travel + Leisure tested a range of options, naming the [U] by UAG Mouve Laptop/Tablet Sleeve their top overall pick for 2025, thanks in large part to its durability and versatility (the case expands to accommodate both a laptop and an iPad).
We hope some – or all – of these recommendations make great gifts for the adventurers on your list. Happy holidays!
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