The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Travel Lovers

By Travel + Leisure Staff
January 22, 2019
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Whether you're setting off on a romantic getaway for Valentine's Day or planning a fun stay-at-home celebration, you're going to need to find a heartfelt gift — big or small — for your travel-loving partner.

Here at Travel + Leisure, our editors have curated some of the most delightful gifts for every type of traveler: from the Instagram obsessive to the wine connoisseur. And we've got some really great budget present picks, too.

Related:16 Long Distance Gifts That Will Bring You Together in Spirit

If you're looking for ideas for him or for her this Valentine's Day, consider this gift guide a map to your favorite globe-trotter’s heart.
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Adventuring Together Print

Courtesy of Etsy

Choose up to four locations you've been to together to customize this minimalist, yet meaningful wall art.

To buy: etsy.com, from $60

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A Cozy PJ Set

Courtesy of ThirdLove

One of our personal favorite gifts to receive is loungewear — of any type — but putting on this pretty ballet-pink pajama set by ThirdLove on is like an instant vacation.

To buy: thirdlove.com, $118

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Instant Film Camera

Courtesy of Amazon

Everybody wants one of Fujifilm’s Instax cameras, which produce on-the-spot photos for you and your loved one to cherish. You can’t beat the Mini 9’s price point, portability, or fun assortment of colors.

To buy: amazon.com, $54 (originally $69)

See more gift picks for photography enthusiasts here.

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Darcy Miller To-glow Beauty Bag

Courtesy of Bloomingdale's

Part of Bloomingdale's new love-inspired collaboration with legendary party expert and editor Darcy Miller, this chic cosmetics bag is lined with her signature personality-packed doodles. And it's filled with all of Darcy's favorites, too: Aerin rose hand and body cream, Jo Malone honeysuckle and davana cologne, Bumble and Bumble B.b thickening spray, and more travel-sized beauty essentials.

To buy: bloomingdales.com, $90

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ENO DoubleNest Two-person Hammock

Courtesy of Amazon

If you're the couple who spends more time outdoors than in, this super-packable portable hammock will be put to good use. Weighing only 19 ounces, it’s no sweat to bring hiking or camping, or on a beach vacation where it can be strung up between two palms for maximum relaxation. Complete the gift with the matching easy-to-use tree straps.

To buy: hammock, amazon.com, $70; straps, amazon.com, $30

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Our Q&A a Day: 3-year Journal for 2 People

Courtesy of Target

An especially sweet pick for long-distance couples, Our Q&A a Day asks you and your significant other 365 questions. You'll answer one each day and revisit them over the next two years. Whether you’re sharing your top priority for the day or dreaming about a place you hope to travel together, the two of you will love comparing and contrasting your answers with each other.

To buy: amazon.com, $13

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Wolf Zoe Velvet Jewelry Portfolio

Courtesy of Ahalife

Packing feels positively luxe with this velvety-soft jewelry organizer. It has slots to keep all of her most precious earrings, bracelets, and necklaces safe in her suitacse.

To buy: ahalife.com, $190

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Diptyque Roses Eau Rose Solid Perfume

Courtesy of Nordstrom

The rose is a universal love language, and Diptyque’s Eau Rose allows her to have the sweet scent of a dozen reds in a packable, palm-sized solid perfume.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $50

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Slip Sleep on the Go Set

Courtesy of Nordstrom

This sleek eye mask and pillow set is a favorite of both fashion editors and beauty bloggers. Alongside adding a little luxury to your bedtime routine, it's hypoallergenic and made of the highest grade of mulberry silk, which helps keep skin and hair hydrated and is gentler than other common sleep mask fabrics on the delicate skin around the eyes.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $119

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Cork Globe

Courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Track your adventures together with this contemporary globe. Colored pins will mark your shared bucket-list destinations and favorite vacations, while the stainless-steel and cork design gives it a fresh, grown-up look.

To buy: uncommongoods.com, from $48

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Buly 1803 Shave Cream

Courtesy of Mr. Porter

Upgrade the man in your life’s shaving game with this vintage-inspired tube of shaving cream. It’s free of parabens and alcohol (especially helpful for men with dry skin), and smells delicious, thanks to sweet almond oil and hinoki wood.

To buy: mrporter.com, $44

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Mark and Graham Monogrammed Leather Accessories

Courtesy of Mark & Graham

Mark & Graham has the most fun with colors and designs when it comes to travel accessories (and gift wrapping is always free!). For a gift that feels even more personal, you can add a foil-debossed monogram to each for $9.50. 

To buy: (passport cover) markandgraham.com, $59; (luggage tag) markandgraham.com, $55; (jewelry pouch) markandgraham.com, $69; (mini snap envelope card case) markandgraham.com, $49

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Away The Carry-on Suitcase

Courtesy of Nordstrom

For the statement maker, gift Away's popular Carry-on, which is available in bright, lipstick red right now as part of an exclusive collection for Nordstrom. 

To buy: nordstrom.com, $225

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"Love You a Bunch" Rosé Roses

Courtesy of Sugarfina

Imported from Germany, Sugarfina’s gummy blooms will send a punny Valentine’s message to your favorite sweet tooth.

To buy: sugarfina.com, $9

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Fresh Sugar Lip Polish

Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

This gentle exfoliant leaves lips soft and kissable, making it a gift for you, too.

To buy: neimanmarcus.com, $24

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Coach Double Zip Travel Organizer

Courtesy of Coach

Monogramming is free with this buttery smooth leather travel wallet that holds a whopping 31 credit card slots. To add a little romance to such a practical pick, fill each slot with one thing you love about your favorite travel partner.

To buy: coach.com, $295

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Plush Heart Rolled Socks

Shopbop

Combat cold feet (in-flight and in your relationship) with a sweet pair of fleece socks peppered with a petite heart pattern.

To buy: shopbop.com, $16

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The Bouqs Company Subscription

Courtesy of Bouqs

A subscription lets you set up a regular, automatic delivery of flowers to your sweetie. Choose the collection (e.g. roses, farmer’s market), size (original, deluxe, grand), and occurrence (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, special occasions), and voila: your love will be sent recurring reminders of how much they mean to you.

To buy: bouqs.com, from $36/bouquet

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Crimson Heart Umbrella

Courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Don't let a sudden storm ruin your Valentine's Day date. Come prepared for any adventure — rain or shine — with a windproof (and slightly on-the-nose), heart-shaped umbrella.

To buy: uncommongoods.com, $32

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Leather Organizing Pouch

Courtesy of Mr. Porter

Help your significant other stay tidy while traveling with this so-called Bandito lifestyle roll by This Is Ground. With eight slots for cords, headphones, sunglasses, your passport, and more, traveling without a disorderly carry-on bag will finally be possible.

To buy: mrporter.com, $110

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Skyline Statement Ring

Courtesy of Etsy

Ready to put a ring on it? Gift one of Ola Shekhtman's architectural cityscape bands in locales ranging from Paris to Barcelona to Tokyo.

To buy: etsy.com, from $99

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