Travel Products Gift Guides The 26 Best Gifts for Your Instagram-obsessed Friends By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Courtesy of Retailers These days, it seems like almost everyone is Instagram obsessed. And judging from the number of friends' vacation selfies and sunsets you've probably scrolled through, even being away from it all doesn't mean unplugging from the popular social app. Admit it: Even when you're meant to be relishing in a digital detox, there's still time between showering and heading out to dinner to sign onto the hotel room Wi-Fi to drop a bit of vacation envy on your social networks. But while everyone you know is probably on Instagram (including your mom who recently joined and you're not quite sure how to feel about it), there are those friends who take their 'gram game to the next level. The ones who will stand on chairs at restaurants to get the perfect overhead shot of their plate. The ones who have consistently hued Instagram grids where nothing looks out of place. The ones who will wait all day to get into popular art exhibits for the promise of that one shot. The Secrets to Gaining an Influencer-size Following on Instagram If you're struggling with what to get this person, we've got you covered. This year, our gift guides are designed to make sure you can find the perfect present for everyone on your list — from the coffee aficionados to the Disney fanatics. And as social media is a part of our lives and here to stay, we couldn't forget about the Instagram obsessives. Whether the social media maven in your life is constantly posting wanderlust-inducing travel photos, another new outfit of the day, or drool-worthy meals, we're sure this list of gifts will get a double tap of approval. Our Top Picks Paper & Clay Mug, Vase, and Planter at Shoppaperandclay.com Jump to Review Sunnylife Inflatable Flamingo Pool Float at Shopbop.com Jump to Review Letterfolk Felt Letter Board at Etsy Jump to Review LuMee iPhone 7 Plus Photo-Lighting Duo Case at Amazon Jump to Review Ban.do The Getaway Passport Holder at Amazon Jump to Review Anker PowerCore 20100mAh Power Bank at Amazon Jump to Review Cravings at Amazon Jump to Review CLUSE La Bohème Round Watch, Leather Band at Amazon Jump to Review FloralGoodsUS Silk Peony Bouquet at Etsy Jump to Review Instax Mini 90 at Amazon Jump to Review Paper & Clay Mug, Vase, and Planter West Elm View On Shoppaperandclay.com This Scandinavian design-inspired trio (in perfectly Scandi muted tones) is the ultimate Instagram still life starter kit. Just follow these four easy steps to success: 1) Brew coffee and pour in mug. 2) Fill planter with succulent as shown. 3) Fill vase with pens or flowers. 4) Take photo from above and post with a #morningslikethese hashtag. Sunnylife Inflatable Flamingo Pool Float Shop Bop View On Shopbop.com No summertime pool photo is complete without an attention-grabbing floatie. This one’s built for two, so you and your best bud can have double the Insta-fun. Letterfolk Felt Letter Board Etsy View On Etsy These are likely all over your Instagram feed, and for good reason: why write out a caption for your photo when you can send a cuter, pithier message on a letter board that immediately grabs the viewer’s — er, scroller’s — attention? LuMee iPhone 7 Plus Photo-Lighting Duo Case Neiman Marcus View On Amazon Not everyone can bring a professional lighting crew with them everywhere à la Khloe Kardashian. But worry not about the dim, blurry selfie photo. The LuMee case, which features studio-quality lights on both the front and back, makes for a perfectly lit photo every time. Price at time of publish: $60 Ban.do The Getaway Passport Holder Ban.do View On Amazon Every good Instagrammer knows that they should tease their trip with a photo at the airport captioned, “Guess where I’m off to next?” But while we do hope your friend's passport is beat up from all the miles they've logged in it, those don't make for the prettiest of pictures. Keep their passport looking fresh with this cheeky cover that also says the one thing on everyone's mind as they get ready to board their flight: I’m outta here! Price at time of publish: $24 Anker PowerCore 20100mAh Power Bank Amazon View On Amazon View On Anker The one thing an Instagrammer fears most is running out of juice just as they're about to get the perfect shot. Give the gift of never-ending battery life (and worry-free scrolling and camera usage) with this Anker portable charger, which can charge a smartphone more than six times before needing a recharge itself. Price at time of publish: $50 Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat: A Cookbook View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Barnesandnoble.com Take a cue from social media queen Chrissy Teigen: cook good food, photograph it, and people will like it (even if you're not an internationally famous model). The foodie in your life will love trying new recipes from this book, and hopefully you'll get to come over and chow down with them — after watching them take photos of it, of course. Price at time of publish: $30 CLUSE La Bohème Round Watch, Leather Band Amazon View On Amazon Never be caught Instagramming that cappuccino or ice cream cone with bare wrists. This on-trend watch will jazz up any look with — what else? — blush pink leather straps and rose gold hardware. FloralGoodsUS Silk Peony Bouquet Etsy View On Etsy These pretty peonies will add a pop of color to a bedside table, desk, kitchen table, or bookshelf for the Instagram that says: "I’m the type of person who always has fresh flowers around." (The fact that they’re silk will be our secret.) Price at time of publish: $14 for One Bouquet Instax Mini 90 Amazon View On Amazon Taking digital cell phone photos of old-school Polaroid-style photos? It’s so meta and therefore, brilliant. Just be sure to choose a retro-feeling filter. Price at time of publish: $267 Etsy Custom Statement Sun Hat Etsy View On Etsy If you haven’t noticed a pattern yet, Instagram loves cute messages. Have a friend going on a beach vacay or honeymoon? Gift them a hat embroidered with a fun message like “out of office” or “Mrs. [insert new last name here].” It will surely be the star accessory of many a vacation ‘gram. Lingua Franca Cashmere Sweaters Courtesy of Net-A-Porter View On Net-a-Porter Complete the jet-setting fashionista look with these cashmere sweaters that turn hip-hop lyrics into cute couture. Williams Sonoma Marble & Copper Monogram Boards Williams Sonoma View On Williams-Sonoma The host or hostess with the mostest will love using this personalized board to set up the charcuterie display of their Instagram dreams before their next gathering. Pendleton Wool Yakima Camp Blanket Amazon View On Amazon View On Pendleton-usa.com Picture these very Insta-worthy scenarios in which your outdoorsy friend will be able to put this gift to good use: as a shawl for warmth (and fashion) while enjoying hot cider by the campfire, as a picnic blanket set against a backdrop of fall foliage, spread on the floor of the camper van for a cozy place to kick back and enjoy the mountain views, or effortlessly draped across the bed in an A-frame cabin in the woods — just to name a few. Price at time of publish: $134 Glossier Phase 1 Set Glossier View On Glossier.com The first rule of Instagram: always put your best face forward. For dewy, bright skin, look no further than Glossier. Lulu and Georgia Throw Pillows Lulu And Georgia View On Luluandgeorgia.com Throw pillows in fun, trendy prints (think palm leaves or ikat patterns) immediately make a bedroom or living room look stylishly lived-in and not dorm-room spare. Shop Succulents Store Radiant Rosette Collection of Live Mini Succulents Amazon View On Amazon StarPack Mini White Ceramic Succulent Planter Set with Bamboo Bases Amazon View On Amazon These enormously popular plants will instantly spruce up a home’s aesthetic, and the best part is keeping them alive requires very minimal effort. Pair them with the throw pillows above and you’ve got a budding design blogger (get it?) on your hands. Price at time of publish: $21 Wildflower Art Studio Store DIY Brush Lettering Starter Set Amazon View On Amazon If you follow design bloggers, DIY craft bloggers, artists, career bloggers, or just about any type of “creative,” you’re bound to see a lot of calligraphy on your feed. Your friend will be well on their way to whipping up their own calligraphy creations with this starter set, which includes brush pens (including gold and silver, of course) and letter guides. Price at time of publish: $55 Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous: (Tips on photographic techniques, captioning, codes of conduct, kit and managing your account) Amazon View On Amazon View On Barnesandnoble.com Well, this one’s pretty self-explanatory. Price at time of publish: $13 Diptyque Mimosa Scented Candle Nordstrom View On Amazon View On Nordstrom View On Diptyqueparis.com Cultivate zen in your loved one's life (so they can then document it on social media) with these world-renowned candles that not only look pretty but also smell heavenly. Price at time of publish: $79 Etsy Instagram Like Heart Button Etsy View On Etsy Your friend can wear their feelings about Instagram on their sleeve, literally. Drybar Let it Blow! It's Drybar to Go The Ultimate Travel Essentials Kit Amazon View On Amazon Even if they've just come off a red-eye from L.A. or spent 25 hours in a cramped airplane seat to Indonesia, help them always look primped and polished with this travel kit, complete with a mini hair dryer (that actually works as well as a full-size one) and dry shampoo and conditioner for those times when they can't just hop into the shower. Solid & Striped The Anne Marie One Piece Revolve View On Revolve Your friend will need a statement swimsuit for all those envious beach photos. The bold stripes on this one will match those azure waters, and the simple one-piece cut is universally flattering. Parabo Press Framed Photos Parabo Press View On Parabo.press Digital photos are fleeting, but some of the memories captured in them are forever. Choose up to 25 photos — from a trip you took together, special days such as weddings or birthdays, or your favorite shots of theirs — and have them printed on thick matte paper. They can then choose to arrange and display them how they wish, like with these easy-to-display wood blocks. The best part? Your first set is free, so this is the perfect thoughtful gift if you’re tight on cash. DJI Spark Drone Amazon View On Amazon When a selfie stick or tripod just won’t cut it and you want the effect of “a camera crew in a helicopter followed me to this remote beach,” this drone is the answer. At roughly the same size and weight as a can of soda, it’s perfect for travel — and thus perfect for capturing those sweeping aerial shots. The Spark’s 12-megapixel camera takes gorgeous photos and smooth 1080p HD video, and it can fly up to 1.24 miles away at 31 miles an hour. It can even be controlled just by your hand gestures: Mimic a frame shape with your fingers and it takes a photo; hold your arm 45 degrees to the ground and you can start and stop video recording. How cool is that? Moment 18mm Wide-Angle Lens Courtesy of Moment View On Amazon View On Shopmoment.com For the smartphone photographer who's trying to take their photos to the next level, this is the best attachment lens to add to their arsenal. Moment's wide lens will give their phone a wider field of vision with the capability to capture 2x more picture, but still resulting in sharp, crisp photos without fisheye distortion. Our editors even love the Moment lenses enough to include them in our roundup of the ultimate travel essentials. Don't want to just take our word for it? You can check out the #makemoments Instagram hashtag for photos from mobile photographers themselves. Price at time of publish: $130 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit