Despite all the changes to the travel industry over the past two years, wanderlust hasn’t fizzled out.
This is the perfect time to encourage your family and friends to travel around the world in 2022. Here’s our pick of the top travel Christmas gifts…
Swimming robe (£199)
Cosy: Vivida Lifestyle’s All Weather Sherpa Changing Robe, pictured, is well-suited to wild swimmers
Looking for something to gift someone who is passionate about wild swimming? Vivida Lifestyle takes the changing robe to a whole new level.
The waterproof outer shell of the All Weather Puffer (£199) is made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, while inside an ultra-insulating, Quilted Cloud fill is lined with honeycomb fleece. This puffer comes in three colors and can be used as either a pillow for travel or a towfloat. For milder days, try the All Weather Sherpa Changing Robe (£149, vividalifestyle.com).
Cook around the world (£75)
For many travelers, experiences are more important than presents. So why not gift your beloved one a virtual cooking class voucher to cook delicious dishes from their favorite destination.
A Cook’s Tour delivers artisanal ingredients to your doorstep hours before a live presentation on YouTube with an expert chef. Upcoming destinations include Northern Thailand, January 27 and 28, Paris, February 10 and 11 and Sicily, March 11 and 20 (from £75 for two people, acookstour.co.uk).
Coffee on the go (£75)
Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine – Enjoy a cup of creamy coffee wherever you are with this Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine.
Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine allows travelers to make the best shot of espresso on-the-go, whether they are camping, hiking, or traveling.
All you need is water and ground coffee — the lightweight machine does not require batteries or electricity and creates a creamy shot through a pumping system that blends the coffee grounds (£75, conranshop.co.uk).
All-terrain shoes (£78)
Pictured are the pine green version of Tropicfeel’s Jungle trainers, which can be worn both in water and on land
Tropicfeel’s Jungle trainers can be worn both in water and on land — perfect for those who like to pack light while going on an adventure. Available in black, green, blue and grey, the shoes have quick-drying capabilities thanks to the high-tech material, which is made from seven recycled plastic bottles (£78, tropicfeel.com).
Moleskine kit (£36.99)
Containing a Voyageur Notebook (complete with detachable packing lists, daily planning sections and budget pages), ballpoint pen and classic luggage tag, this Moleskine Travel Kit is the perfect gift for anyone planning to embark on a trip of a lifetime (£36.99, moleskine.com).
Bags check (£52)
Use Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra Gel Eye Masks to combat puffy eyes, dark circles and other signs of aging (pictured).
If you’re looking for a gift for someone who flies long-haul regularly, Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra Gel Eye Masks could be just the ticket. The combination of moisturising brown algae, vitamin C-potent chlorella and hyaluronic acid means puffy eyes, dark circles and dry skin will be a thing of the past (£52 for six, uk.elemis.com).
Global style (£100)
Paul Smith’s silver globe cufflinks, pictured, will set you back £100
Paul Smith’s silver and blue globe cufflinks are sure to jazz up any boring suit.
With a polished silver finish and Paul Smith signature embossed T-bar fastening, they’re the perfect gift for any suit-wearing travel lover (£100, paulsmith.com).
Instant trip (£49.95)
Whether it’s Tokyo, Rome or Lisbon, Holiday in a Box has a selection of destination-themed, activity-filled travel hampers that provide everything you need to create that holiday-from-home experience (from £49.95, theholidayinabox.co).
Chic passport (£125)
This £125 passport holder is embellished with a foil embossed Mulberry signature
A fashion-lover’s must-have, this designer passport holder comes in five colours and has a nappa leather-lined interior, four card slots, three slip pockets and a foil embossed Mulberry signature (£125, mulberry.com).
FlatPak toiletries (£30)
This handy, reusable flatpack can hold any liquid, gel, or paste. No more small toiletries or large shampoo-and conditioner bottles. They’re environmentally friendly, too (FlatPak bottles, £30 for three, bearandbear.com).
One for kids (£139)
Prices for Hornit’s Airo balance bike, pictured above, start from £139
Children aged between 18 months and five years can ride the Hornit bike, which has a super lightweight frame
At just 2.95 kg, Hornit’s Airo balance bike is perfect for packing in the car and heading off on an adventure with the family.
The super lightweight frame allows children (aged between 18 months and five years) to propel themselves along and learn to balance easily (from £139, hornit.com).
Jungle fun (£15+)
Are you or your loved ones a lover of safaris and other adventure activities? Great Plains Conservation has launched a new line of safari-loving clothes.
Items in its d&b Explorer Collection include vests, skirts and blouses made from organic linen in earthy tones such as khaki, beige and sky blue (from £15, greatplainsconservation.com/safariboutique).