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5 gifts for travellers

Written by Elisabeth Blue | Aug 19, 2022 10:30:00 AM

If you're trying to think of gifts for travellers, you're sure to hit the mark with our list. Even though it’s short, we've selected options to suit all tastes, budgets, and travellers.

The best gifts for travellers 

  • Notebooks and travel guides

Travel guides and notebooks may be a classic gift for travellers, but they never go out of fashion.

If you’d like to buy a travel guide as a gift, we recommend you look for a comprehensive and original one, containing more than just a map of a city or country and basic information on which monuments to see or which neighbourhoods not to visit. Real travellers appreciate cultural references (books, films, etc.) and advice on what transport to use, where to stay, or what food to try.

  • Eco-friendly suitcases and solar backpacks

These are the two best gifts for eco-conscious travellers, which, fortunately, form the majority.

Getting a new suitcase is something that’s always on a traveller’s mind, and giving them eco-friendly suitcases is a great option. These are similar to traditional suitcases, but are made from sustainable, recycled, and environmentally-friendly materials.

As for solar backpacks, these include small panels that can charge some electronic devices on the go. These types of backpacks are the perfect gift for adventurous travellers, but also for sports and outdoor enthusiasts who go on boat, beach, or mountain trips.

  • Organisers + travel comfort packs

Organisers are an excellent gift for any traveller. They come in many different types: accessory bags, organisers for separating dirty clothes, organisers for technological gadgets, toiletry bags, waterproof document holders, liquid organisers, shoe bags, etc.

You could also add a basic travel comfort set that includes a cloth mask, silicone earplugs, and an ergonomic neck cushion - three very useful accessories when travelling by plane. 

  • Technology (external batteries, compact cameras, e-books, etc.)

Some technological accessories are very useful when we're away from home. External batteries are an excellent example, and these will always make a great gift for travellers. The same goes for universal plug adapters, another classic on this type of gift list. 

Travellers who love photography will appreciate a compact digital camera. They're simple to use, handy, and easy to transport and store. These cameras offer maximum performance and are a good option to save our mobile battery. In this case, a tripod could be the perfect complement. 

E-books are another original gift for travellers, saving the space that physical books would take up and reducing suitcase weight.

  • Luggage scales

This is a very useful gift for travellers. It's a compact digital device that's easy to store in the suitcase, and recommended if you travel with low-cost airlines or with a weight limit for luggage.

Luggage scales are also a good option if you like shopping and always seem to come back from your trips with "extra" suitcases.

Finally, remember that travellers are always looking for attractive destinations, and Mallorca is the perfect place for them all (solo trips, a romantic getaway, or travelling as a group or family, etc.). So, one last gift to surprise your partner, friend or relative would be a getaway to our island, including a stay in one of our VIVA hotels. What's not to like about that idea?