Between the sales and all the gift giving that happens at this time of year, the holidays present the perfect opportunity for elevating our travel kit and preparing for all the trips in the year to come.
As avid travellers, we always want refreshed gear with the latest technology, whether its waterproof wear for spring travel or a brand-new swimsuit for island vacays and spa getaways. Novice travellers and once-a-year-trip-takers can benefit from this list of travel gifts too — taking some of the stress out of travel with functional accessories is like giving two gifts in one.
With this list of curated travel gifts, we've gone beyond just the items they'll need during the trip. Having a great travel experience starts long before takeoff. From sleep items to skincare products that fight jet lag, these travel gifts will help them feel refreshed before, during and after their trip. Plus, we've included some travel gifts that are purely for pampering, in case you believe that travel gifts should be as fun as they are funtional.
Curated travel and wellness gifts for 2025
If you’re not jet-setting over the holidays, this gorgeous collection from Canadian jewelry brand bluboho is the next best thing. Inspired by the patron saint of travel, these jewelry pieces summon the dreamy blue waters of St. Kitts and the island's rugged, breathtaking beauty — bringing a touch of Caribbean warmth until they can board that plane.
Having a wonderfully restful sleep is a priceless gift, especially for travellers who need their zzz's before and after a big trip. This cute little smart clock is designed to help with deep sleep, featuring science-backed sleep sounds and customizable light pairings. The sunrise simulation supports a natural circadian rhythm and makes waking up on cold, dark winter mornings a little easier.
Skin can become dehydrated quickly in airplane cabins and unfamiliar climates, but Naturium’s Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash is a gift that has them covered. Its luxurious oil-to-lather formula cleanses without stripping away precious moisture, leaving skin soft and nourished. It’s also available in a 100 ml pump bottle, perfectly sized to breeze through security with zero hassle.
When you’re on vacation, it’s best to smell like it, too. Gifting them this blissful, travel-sized perfume oil will transport them straight to Southern Italy even if they haven’t boarded their flight yet.
Give the gift of more relaxing travel, better sleep and more enjoyable concerts and experiences. These aren’t your average squishy earplugs. Not only do they look super sleek, but they also have three different settings for maximum noise cancellation on flights, or crisper, quieter sound at loud events.
Sanitizing every time you get the ick doesn’t have to dry out your hands. This antibacterial hand gel kills 99.99 per cent of germs and uses safflower oil for lasting hydration — and it's a perfect little stocking stuffer for the clean-obsessed person in your life.
Sustainable Canadian clothing brand Reformation has released a line of ultra-chic sleepwear, so you can give them the gift of beating jet lag in style. They'll enjoy many a cozy morning in hotel beds in this soft silk set. (And we won't blame you if you get a set for yourself, too.)
We won’t weigh in on the bonnet in the airport trend, but we will say these vegan satin rollers are gentle, heatless and can be worn day or night to reveal beautiful curls — and they make the perfect gift.
There is nothing more luxurious than having gloriously moist, plump lips for the entirety of a 12-hour flight without having to dig your lip balm out of your carry-on to reapply. Inspired by Korean skincare philosophies, Glow Recipe Glass Balm is clean, vegan and made with hyaluronic microspheres and antioxidant-rich fruit extracts for luscious, long-lasting moisture in four glassy colours. Gift it to your special someone, and you get to benefit from those super soft lips, too.
We know that 40 is the new 30, but your skin might not always get the memo. This made-in-Canada skincare line is designed for reactive, transitioning skin. With three essential steps, the gift set provides everything an elegantly mature person needs to gently remove buildup, brighten and smooth their complexion, and reinforce the skin barrier.
Help them fight post-flight dark circles and dehydrated skin with this travel-sized gift set that includes a face mask, soothing mist, eye patches and a deeply hydrating serum.
This gift ensures he'll be moisturized and smell great, even on the go. This organic, all-natural beard oil doubles as a subtle cologne with its cedar and vetiver scent, plus the violet glass bottle ensures the product doesn’t degrade.
Bring the spa home with this luxurious set designed to nourish and moisturize winter skin. A gentle foot exfoliant boosts circulation, while a rich body lotion delivers deep hydration. It may not be an overnight escape to this premier spa in Grafton, but it's the perfect gift for anyone who could use five blissful minutes of R&R during the holiday rush.
Your makeup and brushes deserve more than being crammed loose into your bag. Give them a proper travel experience in this organized, vegan leather case.
Help keep your loved one hydrated by gifting them this self-cleaning bottle that keeps water cold for up to 24 hours and uses sensors to track their sips through the LARQ app.
Dragging a suitcase through snowy Toronto temps can leave hands as chapped and cracked as the desert. Pura Botanicals indulgent Winter's Eve Hand Cream is loaded with pure essential oils, Vitamin E, coconut oil and cocoa absolute for deep hydration and repair. It's cruelty-free, CertClean and made with sustainability in mind, so you can gift it to anyone in your life.
For anyone in your life who is looking to treat their skin and the planet better, this soap-free gift set removes 99.9 per cent of dangerous germs, while protecting the skin's microbiome with prebiotics, supporting healthy, glowing and hydrated skin. It's made with sustainably sourced essential oils, and the bottles are meant to be refilled. Plus the body brush feels amazing.
Make their travel days more comfortable by gifting them this soft, 100 per cent merino cropped T-shirt that’s breathable and odour-resistant.
