With the holidays approaching, many travelers are looking for gifts while on the road. Loved ones at home are also pondering what to get their traveling family and friends as a present. These practical ideas are great for frequent travelers, busy executives and flight crew to make their trips more efficient and productive. Some of these gifts are even practical to enjoy once back home, too.
HOVERAir X1 PRO MAX foldable pocket drone
In what could be one of the coolest holiday presents yet, this small pocket drone is ideal for amateur photographers that want to try their hand at drone use without investing in a larger, more expensive device. It is also a great gift for travelers that want to pack light or explore the destination without carrying around expensive equipment. It is easy to use because it just unfolds and is ready to take off. Using vision-based sensors to help it avoid collisions, it can soar over scenery to snap photos in 8K resolution with Slow Motion 4K@120fps.
Due to its smaller size, FAA registration is not necessary. The HOVER Air X1 PRO MAX can fly at speeds between 26 and 36 mph and can get those amazing shots that are otherwise hard to achieve.
Bluffworks Gramercy Blazer
Travel-friendly and lightweight, this blazer is great for those that pack lightly or travel with a carry-on bag. It works perfectly for casual or business situations. What makes it great for frequent flyers is that its material looks like wool, but is actually stretchy and wrinkle-resistant (no ironing required). It is also moisture-wicking, but machine washable and fast to dry after washing. I love how the Bluffworks Gramercy Blazer pairs just as well with jeans as it does with khakis.
The material is fantastic for warmer weather or summer travel because its perforated lining and unlined sleeves allow for air flow. There are ten pockets around the jacket, including seven that are within it for greater security. You can put a passport or wallet there without worry of pickpockets. The jacket comes in different colors as well as classic or slim fit styles, promising comfort for all body types.
Luxury Scent Box Fragrance Subscription
Subscription service Luxury Scent Box (LUXSB) finds unique, designer fragrances from around the world and sends them to members in TSA-friendly, refillable, travel-sized spray bottles. If you like the scents they share, you can also purchase the full bottle. You can buy one-time or monthly subscriptions that you can update to the duration you choose. It’s a fun way to try more than 800 designer or niche brands that represent the latest trends.
Some of the newest scents include L’Atelier Parfum’s Opus line of eau de parfum like aromatic herby Green Crush or rum and musk-scented Woodylicious. The service offers free shipping and the option to choose between 2ml or 9ml sprays making this a great gift for frequent travelers.
Ogio Pace Pro Suiter Duffel Bag
If you’ve ever struggled with trying to keep a suit or formal dress from getting wrinkled in your travels, you understand the need for a travel bag that protects your items but also has a lot of space. The Ogio Pace Pro Suiter comes with numerous interior pockets with zippers to keep everything organized, and most importantly, a large pouch to store a suit or dress so that your arrive wrinkle free. I appreciate that this bag is lightweight and compact enough to fit into an overhead bin or within the trunk of a car. Often times when carrying just a duffel bag it is easy for important clothes to get wrinkled quickly, but the design of this bag solves that issue. There is even a compartment for your shoes.
CLEARSTEM Hydration Hero Minis
Frequent travelers love convenient accessories that go with their usual routine. You know the one: carry-on bag only, TSA-friendly toiletries and snacks that fit into a pocket that can be enjoyed along the way (with the space replaced by souvenirs or gifts for loved ones). That’s why CLEARSTEM’s Hydration Hero Minis are great stocking stuffers for the frequent flyers in your life.
Not only do they come in TSA-friendly bottles, but they pack a hydration punch that is necessary for business travelers and flight crew that spend so much time in dry air above the clouds. This kit includes a lightweight GOLDENHOUR® Watermelon Barrier Oil to apply to the face using hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. There’s also the SPF HYDRAGLOW® Stem Cell Moisturizer, an anti-aging, jelly-like cream that uses plant-powered Bakuchiol for retinol benefits. And then there’s a HYDRABERRY® Hydrating Barrier Mask for moisture, which can be used for a brief period, or even overnight.
Üllo Wine Purifier
After sampling unique wines around the world in places like Chile, Argentina, France, Italy, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand among others, it makes sense that you want to bring home a few bottles to share with friends at home. The Üllo wine purifier makes a great gift to accompany a fine bottle of wine from a recent trip or to give as a gift for a house party. Simply decant a bottle of wine through this purifier to remove the headache-inducing sulfites you find in many wines.
It won’t change the taste or complexity of the wine, but will remove what often causes flushed cheeks or even a next-day hangover (depending upon how much you drink, of course). The purifiers come in various types from chilled versions to even wine wands that you can dip into your glass.
Isopure Unflavored Zero Carb Protein Powder
While many protein powders use flavoring to add personality, they can still taste chalky, and not everyone wants the added calories of drinking a smoothie or milkshake each day. That’s why Isopure Unflavored Zero Carb Protein appealed to me so much. It is a flavorless powder that can be added to anything you are eating anyway without the more calories.
For example, I have added it to oatmeal, soup and rice without the overall taste or texture changing. It’s a great way to add protein to my mostly vegetarian diet. The powder only has two ingredients: whey protein and sunflower lecithin. I am not a baker, but you could also prepare this in pancakes, bread, cookies and muffins with a similar effect.
My constant travels mean that I cannot always get the right balance of protein I need. By putting this into a resealable bag, it goes with me everywhere and helps me to stay health and energized on my trips.
Fortify Skincare Products From Korea
My travels take me often into Korea, and one of the most requested souvenirs I get asked for is Korean beauty care products. I was excited to discover the unisex Fortify Skincare brand, which offers Korean beauty products solid affordably in the U.S. at stores like Walmart and Target. These creams come in various formulas to plump up and refresh your skin for the ideal complexion. Among the options are an eye cream and face moisturizer among others. The best part is the low price for a high-quality cream. They use a proprietary blend anti-inflammatory and anti-aging ingredients, like centella asiatica and their own ferment that can hold back the inflammatory response of skin cells.
I liked how it was lightweight on my skin, and I could apply it while on the plane without feeling residue afterwards. They also make sheet masks that you can apply to your skin to add a moisturizing barrier to lock in the benefits of each product.
OralMiracle Mouthwash from ImmunizeLABS
Mouthwash is part of my daily morning routine, but wouldn’t it be great if your mouthwash did more than just freshen your breath? This dentist-approved mouthwash has a dual purpose in that it can also help whiten your teeth. Beyond removing bacteria, it can rebuild and strengthen the enamel of your teeth. I only wish it came in a travel size bottle, but it is easy to decant into a TSA-friendly plastic bottle you can get from any drugstore. You’re not supposed to rinse after using it, which leaves its fluoride and alcohol-free formula to work its magic without any lingering taste. This makes a great stocking stuffer for people who travel frequently, especially on long flights where brushing your teeth frequently is not always easy.
Natural Dos CBDA Sleep Supplement
One of the biggest hurdles for travelers is jet lag, nighttime anxiety and poor sleep. Natural Dos CBDA seeks to improve this problem by using the precursor to what eventually becomes CBD from natural hemp plants. Taken with a glass of water or as a chewable gummy before bedtime, they help to calm your mind reduce sleep latency. Falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer are the goals, and these natural supplements make a great gift for those that frequently cross time zones. Originally skeptical, I found that taking this regularly and avoiding caffeine or alcohol before bedtime led to a much longer and sound rest (confirmed via my Oura ring).
Hyperice Normatec Go
Known for its wide-range of top-shelf exercise and science-backed recovery products, Hyperice offers great gifts for the traveling athletes in your life. Even those with normal aches and pains from sitting at a desk, in a cockpit or on the factory floor may find the Normatec Go to be especially helpful. This portable device uses dynamic air compression to your calf muscles and legs to relieve pain and discomfort.
At just over one pound, this TSA-approved lightweight device fits into a carry-on bag and is great for those worried about circulation on a long flight. You can Velcro it to your calf and adjust the seven different levels of compression using an easy button based on your needs. Its battery lasts for three hours before needing another charge.
Good Bacteria Probiotic System
Building a diverse and resilient gut is important when traveling, especially across time zones or eating food that you normally don’t. The Good Bacteria system works by supporting the 38 trillion living microorganisms that make up your microbiome. This leads to a healthier digestive and immune system.
Each week, you take a different series of packets designed to alternate with a combination of prebiotics, probiotics and a postbiotic. After a few weeks, you will notice the direct correlation between brain and gut health as you will be thinking more clearly and also have more energy. These travel-friendly packets contain a formula that adapts to your own natural gut rhythm and support full-body health. You can buy it as a one-time purchase or in various monthly increments.
Munk Pack Probiotic Protein Bars
As a mostly vegetarian traveler, I’m always looking for convenient ways to get protein in my diet when I travel. These plant-based and probiotic Munk Pack protein bars are an easy way for me to pack 15g of protein per bar in my carry-on bag. Even better, they are low sugar and low-carb. I find a lot of protein powder or bars to be quite chalky in taste, but these have fun flavors that actually resemble a candy bar. My only recommendation is that travelers to warm weather destinations keep in mind that the chocolate can easily melt (I learned that the hard way).
Truvaga Plus Vagus Nerve Stimulator
This is definitely a gift you won’t find under every Christmas Tree, but it can offer a holistic wellness experience to the anxious and stressed traveler in your life. By stimulating the vagus nerve, which links your brain with your heart and digestive system, Truvaga Plus can improve sleep, energy, digestion and focus while calming the “fight-or-flight” response that our body can produce. It has been clinically tested by doctors and is small enough to fit into a purse or briefcase. Travelers can use this rechargeable device for about two minutes to feel the lasting effect. whenever they feel stressed or nervous when traveling or even just to soothe their nerves before bed.
Old Spice Limited Edition Holidudes Collection
If you’re looking for a fun stocking stuffer, these holiday-themed deodorant sticks are travel-friendly. Almost all airports see gel sticks as a solid, which means they do not need to be in a TSA-friendly bag. These are part of the Old Spice Limited Edition Holidudes Collection and include both deodorant and shower gel in holiday scents. Favorites include the minty Jacked Frost, pine-scented Lumbersnack and sugar cookied Snickerdudel.
