Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Jetsetter in Your Life!
Well, January has been a wild one. I can barely believe all of the things happening in the world all at once, and I’m honestly starting to slow down the pace at which I try to keep up. Myself, and a lot of women like me are focusing on self-care, peace of mind, and quality time with the people I love. And since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and its the perfect opportunity to show some love to the friends and family in your life.
Since my husband and I travel together so frequently, either on couples trips or just with friends of ours, I decided to focus this Valentine’s Gift Guide on things the frequent traveler will love! If your BFF or SO is a frequent traveler, it can be tough to find the perfect gift that they'll actually use and appreciate, but don’t worry - this list is bound to have something they would love!
Here is my roundup of Valentine's Day gift ideas that are perfect for frequent travelers. These gifts are both practical and thoughtful, and they're sure to make your loved one feel special and keep their wanderlust sparked.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Jetsetter in Your Life!
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Travel Accessories
Travel accessories are always a great gift for frequent travelers! Here are a few ideas for things that will keep them comfortable, organized, and ready for any plane, train or automobile!
Portable charger: This is a must-have for any traveler. It will keep your loved one's phone and other devices charged on the go.
Travel pillow: This will help your loved one get a good night's sleep on the plane or train.
Travel backpack: This is a great way to keep your loved one's belongings organized and secure while traveling.
Air tags: These will help your loved one keep track of their luggage when they have to check it to be sure it doesn’t end up lost or stolen
Travel journal: This is a great way for your loved one to document their travels and have something physical to flip through and relive memories
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Experiences
Experiences are often more meaningful than material gifts. Here are a few ideas they can use on one of their many adventures, or just to recreate vacation vibes at home.
Gift certificate for a spa treatment: Relax and de-stress after a long trip, or use it to get ready for a beach vacation
Tickets to a concert or show: This is a great way to spend a romantic evening together, or give them something exciting to look forward to on their next trip. I was SUPPOSED to get to see Cinderella at the Sydney Opera House, but unfortunately it didn’t work out.
Cooking class: This is a fun and unique way to learn about new cultures and cuisines. I’ve taken a few in Hong Kong and am planning one on my next trip!
Wine tasting: This is a great way to sample different wines and learn about the winemaking process. I just did a full day tour from Sydney with Get Your Guide and it was an experience I’ll never forget. Even if they don’t plan one while traveling, it’s a great way to spend a date night out in your home city.
Travel gift cards: This is a great way to give your loved one the gift of a dream vacation! Airbnb, hotel or airline gift cards will go a long way towards helping your loved one book the trip of your dreams.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Subscription Boxes
Subscription boxes are a great way to give your loved one a gift that keeps on giving. Here are a few ideas:
TokyoTreat: If you’ve ever been to Japan you probably feel in love with it! And this subscription box will take you back to your dream trip every month. delivers Japanese snacks and treats to your loved one's door every month. It's a great way for them to experience the flavors of Japan without having to travel there. The TokyoTreat team sent me their Valentine’s Box for review and I am hooked! I loved the assortment of Japanese snacks in the most adorable packaging, plus they ship worldwide!
BarkBox: This subscription box is a fave among pet owners! It delivers dog toys and treats to your loved one's dog every month and is a great way to show your love for both your loved one and their furry friend.
Mantry: This subscription box delivers a variety of gourmet food products to your loved one's door every month. It's a great way to help them discover new and interesting flavors
Birchbox: the Birchbox subscription box delivers a variety of beauty and grooming products to your loved one's door every month. It's a great way to help them look and feel their best.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Destination Inspired Gifts
Help them relive some of their favorite trips with personalized gifts that will help them keep the memories fresh!
Custom Photobook: This is a great way to create a one-of-a-kind gift that your loved one will cherish forever. You can grab pictures from their Instagram to surprise them, or give them a gift card so they can design one themselves. Mixbook and Parabo Press have some great options, an easy to use interface, and fast shipping.
Retro Travel Posters: I collected a few of these from Beirut, and plan to before I move out of Hong Kong! They look so chic in our living room decor, and every time I look at them it takes me back to my fondest memories of life there. You can find a lot of different styles and destinations on Etsy at great prices. Elevate the gift by throwing in a gift card to a local frame shop.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Beauty Gifts
Travel beauty products always come in handy! Here are a few gift sets I recommend adding to cart that will come in handy for their next trip!
Vacation Inc Sunscreen Set: I grabbed this in a Revolve beauty sale and it came in so handy on my trip to Australia. It smells amazing, and has everything a beach babe would need to glow up while protecting her skin.
Pattern Beauty Curl Cocktail Hair Care Set: It’s hard to take care of your hair on the go, but travel shouldn’t mean using whatever you can get your hands on, and letting your hair/skin suffer in the process! Pattern Beauty has lots of mini hair care travel sets that will keep them looking glam on the go.
Hermes Mini Fragrance Discovery Set: Anyone is gonna get excited when they see that orange box! Instead of attempting the incredibly expensive and basically impossible task of getting them a bag, this mini fragrance set is a stylish and relatively affordable luxury gift. Plus traveling with full-size perfume is hard since the bottles are fragile and too bulky for a carry-on, so this solves that problem!
e.l.f Cosmetics Travel Makeup Brush Set & Roll: I made the decision to invest in a second set of quality travel makeup brushes to save time on packing and unpacking, and I highly recommend any frequent traveler do the same! This set from e.l.f. includes a variety of pro quality brushes and a convenient roll for storage and packing.
Let me know which of these you’ll be buying to give to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day (or just keep for yourself)!.