24 Practical Travel Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Jetsetter

For frequent flyers, a luxurious silk eye mask can help them sleep comfortably on their next flight. This Good Housekeeping Seal holder is made with moisture-wicking material that’s gentle on skin and helps prevent hair creases while they sleep.

Traveling with tech often means packing a bunch of cords that somehow always end up tangled. This canvas and mesh carrying case — a popular choice on Amazon with more than 21,000 five-star ratings! — solves that problem with five pockets to keep all their cords and essentials neatly organized.

Air on planes can get pretty stuffy, but a neck fan will keep things breezy. It features air vents to help you stay cool and comfortable. When our tech experts tested this model, they said the flexible design made it easy to open and close, and they loved the lightweight feel. Plus, it has an impressive battery life with a charge that lasts for hours.

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For just $12 (or less on sale!), this faux leather passport holder is a steal. It comes in nearly 30 colors, so you're sure to find one they’ll love. With organized slots for a pen, credit cards, a passport and a boarding pass, plus a button snap closure to keep everything secure, it’s both stylish and practical.

For the tech enthusiast, a top-rated gadget is always a hit. This power bank from Baseus is compact enough to slip into a pocket or personal item, yet powerful enough to keep devices charged on the go. A favorite of our tech experts, it earned high marks in our tests for battery efficiency and can power almost any device while traveling, thanks to its wireless charging capability and built-in USB-C cable.

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Lightweight yet super cozy, our Textiles Lab analysts love this half-zip sweatshirt from Spanx for travel days because it’s comfortable but still looks chic compared to other loungewear sets. If you're feeling generous, consider gifting them the matching wide leg pants, too!

With Vera Bradley's lightweight hanging organizer, they'll have plenty of space for all their favorite toiletries. Once at their destination, they can hang it on a towel hook, and the clear panels make it easy to see everything inside. Our testers were impressed by how much they could fit into this compact toiletry bag.

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They can easily stream their favorite shows in-flight with this phone holder mount, which can attach to anything from a tray table to a luggage handle. It’s compatible with the latest iPhones and most Samsung devices, and it rotates 360º so they can watch from any angle. With over 14,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, reviewers say it's "sturdy" and "easy to use" — plus, you can't beat the price.

Super spacious and worth the splurge, this Cotopaxi travel backpack earned the top spot on our list of the best travel backpacks. In our packing tests, it even outperformed some full-size carry-on bags! It features a padded back, hip and sternum straps and interior mesh dividers. It can also accommodate a 16-inch laptop, making it ideal for business trips, too.

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They'll never lose their luggage with our tech team's top-rated luggage tracker. Apple's AirTag easily tucks into any suitcase and can be monitored through the Find My network. It has an estimated range of up to 800 feet and can emit a pinging sound to help locate bags in a crowded airport or hotel lobby.

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Over-packers will appreciate a set of packing cubes for keeping everything organized and easy to find. This set from popular luggage brand Calpak is our Textile Lab's top overall pick, thanks its sturdiness and mesh panels for breathability and easy visibility.

"These packing cubes helped me keep all my clothes organized when overpacking my carry-on," said one GH tester who used these cubes on a two-week trip to Japan. "I appreciated that the sturdy material maintained its shape when I placed the cubes in my hotel drawers."

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They’ll stay cozy throughout their travels with this plush blanket that doubles as a pillow when folded into its carrying case. Available in over a dozen colors, the blanket even comes with a clip for attaching to a backpack and a luggage strap for sliding over a suitcase handle.

A must-have for world travelers, this universal plug-in has thousands of five-star ratings on Amazon and comes with six interchangeable outlet attachments, making it compatible in nearly every country. It also features two USA outlets, a USB-C cable and two USB charging ports to power all their gadgets and travel gear. One GH tester called it a "lifesaver" for her trip to five European countries.

There’s nothing worse than opening your suitcase to find wrinkled clothes. In our Cleaning Lab tests, Chi’s slim, portable garment steamer proved to be a game-changer. It’s compact enough to fit in small carry-ons and backpacks (about the size of a flat iron), but most importantly, we found that it works just as well as larger models.

Per the brand, this filtered water bottle from LifeStraw helps removes contaminants for cleaner, better-tasting sips. Our kitchen gear experts have tested it everywhere — from airport taps to a waterfall in Mexico — without any issues. They also love its double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps drinks cold for hours.

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A favorite of several GH editors and analysts, Case-Mate's phone charms are both stylish and practical. They double as a cute accessory and a convenient bracelet, allowing for hands-free phone carrying. No more digging through bags — their phone will always be within reach for quick calls and photo ops!

Starting at under $30 (depending on color), this Bagsmart weekender bag is a great deal. It’s lightweight, spacious and can fit everything they need while still sliding under a cramped airplane seat. Our testers were amazed by how much they could pack in the medium-sized version, but there are larger options for overpackers.

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These genuine leather luggage tags can be personalized with printed monograms or foil embossing of up to three letters, adding a personal touch and making their bags easier to spot on a crowded luggage carousel.

Samsonite's Freeform carry-on, one of our top-tested carry-on suitcases, weighs just 6.5 lbs. It features smooth-rolling wheels, a spacious interior and durable hardside construction for added protection.

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The Textiles Lab's top-tested compression socks are a must-have for travelers prone to swelling or leg discomfort on long flights or car rides. These cotton socks excelled in our sweat-wicking and durability tests, earning high marks in both abrasion and washability tests. One GH analyst shared, "They keep my legs feeling strong and energetic even after being on my feet all day or on a long plane flight."