Are you struggling to find the perfect travel gift for your travel companion, family member, or kids? If so, we\u2019re confident you will find something in this list of family travel gifts.<\/p>\n We feel it\u2019s important to note that we\u2019ve used these travel items and recommend them. We don\u2019t bring every item on every trip (it depends on the length of the trip and the destination), but each item has been proven useful for our family travels.\u00a0<\/p>\n Note \u2013 many of the links in this post are affiliate links<\/span>, which means if you decide to make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you<\/span>. Also, some of the items were gifted. We thank you for your support.<\/em><\/p>\n The following items range in price. Some are less than $10 USD and would be great stocking stuffers, while others are a little more expensive, like the GoPro action camera.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve selected these travel gift ideas because we currently use them or we\u2019ve used them in the past and found them helpful.\u00a0<\/p>\n In my opinion, this is best travel gift you can give someone. Everyone needs another portable power charger. And they\u2019re relatively inexpensive, so they also make a good \u201cSecret Santa\u201d gift, too!<\/p>\n This portable power charger<\/a> is the one of the best travel gifts for your traveling friend or family member (or you!). Everyone can use one of these.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s really a useful travel item that will surely come in handy. There\u2019s nothing worse than running out of power on a long flight, train or bus.\u00a0<\/p>\n This extendable tripod<\/a> has been a great addition to our travels. It\u2019s lightweight, comes with its own carry case.<\/p>\n We love that it also includes a detachable Bluetooth wireless remote. It fits a variety of different phone sizes and the top holder is removable which also allows flexibility for different adaptors.<\/p>\n We also like that the base is sturdy, which helps us capture great family photos.<\/p>\n We take a LOT of photos and video when we travel. It doesn\u2019t take long to fill up our memory cards. We like to transfer photos and videos to an external hard drive<\/a> so that we avoid that dreadful situation where the memory card is lost or damaged.\u00a0<\/p>\n We also use external hard drives at home. Laptops can break or be damaged at any time.\u00a0<\/p>\n Get one with plenty of memory (at least 1 TB). You\u2019ll be amazed at how quickly you fill it up.<\/p>\n It\u2019s really easy to lose important electronic items like phone chargers and various cables. A nice bag where all these items are kept neat and tidy is a very handy travel item and makes a great gift.<\/p>\n There are a lot of travel pillows to choose from so it can be a little confusing as to what pillows actually work. One tip we recommend is to avoid blow up pillows. Although blow up travel pillows save space, they are not very comfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Trtl neck pillow is soft and versatile. We like that it also portable, lightweight and can attach to your luggage. It\u2019s also easy to travel with since it\u2019s half the size of a traditional travel pillow and only weighs 148 grams.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another classic gift for the traveller in your life. You can never have too many of these luggage locks!<\/p>\n These locks are TSA approved so border agents can easily access your luggage without breaking the lock. Before we purchased these TSA approved locks<\/a>, we had several cheaper locks broken by agents.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth spending the extra few dollars to get the durable option<\/a>.<\/p>\n Last year I upgraded my ear buds to these full sized headphones<\/a>. It was a good move. These particular headphones are not noise-canceling, but they do block out most sounds while on the plane.<\/p>\n I prefer to use these Bose headphones<\/a> because they\u2019re much more comfortable, especially when using them for long periods of time.<\/p>\n If you prefer something a little more firm, we recommend a memory foam pillow<\/a>. It will mold to your neck and provide support to your head and neck.<\/p>\n Get one that has an adjustable clasp because that will offer chin support. It also adjusts to accommodate different neck sizes.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n We don\u2019t leave home without our multi charging adaptor. It\u2019s very useful for hotel rooms when you need to charge multiple devices at once. Every traveler should have one of these.\u00a0<\/p>\n We found it very handy on our Alaska cruise<\/a> because our room only had one power outlet. Without it, I\u2019m not sure how we\u2019d be able to charge our camera batteries, phones, tablets and laptops.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a life saver on many occasions.<\/p>\n Running out of memory for your camera, drone or phone is the worst. The last thing you want to do is run around a foreign city looking for new memory cards while on your vacation.<\/p>\n We always bring extra memory cards. You can\u2019t go wrong with these as a travel gift.<\/p>\n These packing cubes are the best<\/a>! If you aren\u2019t already using packing organizers for your luggage or backpack, you should.<\/p>\n Luggage packing cubes are great for all types of travel, but especially for family travel.\u00a0We often pack our boys clothes in the same luggage, so things can get disorganized. Our boys wear different sizes, so it\u2019s not fun when their clothes are grouped together.<\/p>\n We like the ones that come with a variety of sizes. That way we can get creative with our packing.<\/p>\n A soft blanket pillow is so useful when traveling. We\u2019ve had to use travel blankets many times on cold air-conditioned buses and\/or flights. We also use it to block light when are boys are trying to sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n Look for a travel blanket pillow that is a soft plush<\/a> and comes with a carrying case.\u00a0<\/p>\n Compression socks provide a number of benefits for all types of travel. They promote blood flow from the feet to your heart.<\/p>\n They also help with leg swelling, prevent blood clots and help overcome the uncomfortable effects of travel.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n During the winter we are often spending our days on the ski hill so it\u2019s very important that we have the right footwear to keep our feet dry and warm.\u00a0<\/p>\n We just got the kids Puffrider Waterproof Winter boot<\/a> (gifted) for Braydon to use this winter. He likes ski racing so we need good winter boots to keep his feet warm and dry when he\u2019s on the hill and not in his ski boots. He finds these boots really comfortable and warm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n I love my Howser Slides. I\u2019ve had these for more than 3 years and they are still in excellent condition. They are my favourite fall\/winter shoe. I often get compliments and questions about them.<\/p>\n Here are the newer versions of the Howser Slides<\/a> for women.<\/p>\n Another convenient travel gift is this a good quality water bottle<\/a>. The Stanley is a very well known brand that keeps your drinks cold, iced or hot for the day.<\/p>\n This gift is a winner for anyone traveling to a warm climate and wants their water cold or to a snowy destination and someone wants to keep their tea, coffee or hot chocolate warm.<\/p>\n We use the GoPro Hero 10 and really like it. It\u2019s a huge upgrade from the Hero 6 that we were using previously.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the market for a lightweight, compact camera, this is a good one. Even if you don\u2019t plan to use it for snorkeling or snowboarding<\/a>, it\u2019s a high performance camera that\u2019s great for family travel.<\/p>\n We recently purchased the Insta360<\/a> and really like it. It\u2019s a huge upgrade from the GoPro that we were using previously.<\/p>\n If you know someone who already has an Insta360, or if it\u2019s too expensive as a gift, consider the accessories, like the extender and\/or snowboard kit.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n We only travel with carry-on luggage now. It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s a 1 week trip or 3 weeks, we make it work. And you can too!<\/p>\n We are strategic with what we pack and we plan to do a load of laundry if we\u2019re on a long trip. By going carry-on only, we save time at the airports and we save money on checked bags.<\/p>\n We like this luggage.<\/a> It\u2019s a good size, has the lock included, spinner wheels, comes in lots of colours, and it\u2019s less than $100.\u00a0<\/p>\n Have you ever been charged an additional $50 or $100 for luggage that is overweight?<\/p>\n We have. And it sucks! We\u2019ve had moments where we had to open our luggage and transfer items from one luggage to another, just to save a pound or two. It\u2019s very annoying.<\/p>\n A luggage scale<\/a> allows you to see exactly how heavy your luggage is BEFORE you depart for the airport.<\/p>\n It will save you from having to re-organize at the check-in counter or paying extra fees. This is one of those inexpensive family travel gifts that most people do not currently own.<\/p>\n The airplane foot hammock<\/a> is the perfect travel companion for long flights. It comes with an extra long strap so travelers of any height can find comfort with this foot hammock.\u00a0<\/p>\n Basically, you wrap your foot hammock around the seat tray in front of you and adjust the strap to your desired length. You can also use this portable foot hammock in the office or where ever you go, making it a versatile holiday gift idea.<\/p>\n This\u00a0protective waterproof pouch<\/a>\u00a0fits virtually all smart phones and pocket digital cameras. It\u2019s perfect for the beach or water activities like kayaking or snorkeling.<\/p>\n It also holds personal items like credit cards and cash, so you don\u2019t need to bring a big dry sack with you.\u00a0<\/p>\n BONUS<\/strong> \u2013 the Life Proof waterproof hard case<\/a> is another great gift idea.<\/p>\n We got our HP Sprocket<\/a> a few years ago and had fun using it over the holiday season. This device allows you to print 2\u00d73 inch stickable snapshots from virtually anywhere.<\/p>\n You can also connect your social media accounts to the HP Sprocket App and turn your online photos into color prints. The app has\u00a0filters, borders, emojis and drawings so you can get creative with your prints.\u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s about the same size as your smart phone, so it\u2019s lightweight and easy to transport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A similar gift idea is the Polaroid Originals<\/a> camera.\u00a0<\/p>\n We won this Flex Safe AquaVault<\/a> last year but have not had the chance to put it to use, yet. We spend a lot of time at the beach so this will come in handy on future trips.<\/p>\n Basically, it\u2019s a secure bag that you can attach to anything. You put your phone and special items in it when you go for a swim or walk on the beach.<\/p>\n We could have used this a few years ago when our stuff was stolen while swimming in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n Check out the Trip Chaser Card Game, created by our friends at @HeckticTravels<\/a>. It\u2019s a travel-themed game that gives you all the thrill of adventure, right at home.<\/p>\n And for every game purchased, one tree will be planted to help offset carbon emissions.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t go wrong with holiday gift cards<\/a>. They\u00a0may not be the most creative gift idea, but everyone appreciates a gift card.<\/p>\n Gift cards are easy and cheap to mail (or email) to friends and family in far away places.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lonely Planet travel guides<\/a> make a great gift, especially if you know the destination that your gift recipient will be visiting. If you don\u2019t have a specific destination in mind, there are several compilation books that will surely spark wanderlust.<\/p>\n We have The Travel Book: A journey through every country in the world<\/a>, <\/em>which is a kids book that covers over 200 countries. Our boys love it. It opens their eyes to the world and gives them an opportunity to help with our travel planning process.<\/span><\/p>\n Below are a few family travel gifts that we use with our two boys. You don\u2019t need to break the bank to find useful travel gifts for family and friends.<\/p>\n The newest addition to our device arsenal is a nintendo switch<\/a>.<\/p>\n We love that you can hook it to the TV to play, but it\u2019s also portable and our kids mainly use it as a handheld device.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is the gaming device<\/a> we have and we really like it especially for on the plane and during our travels.<\/p>\n We always bring portable games<\/a> when we travel. We bring compact, lightweight models and stick them in our boy\u2019s carry-on bags or backpacks. They are an easy and inexpensive family travel gift.<\/p>\n Our boys are hooked on their tablets, so we try to make time for playing board games like Connect 4, Snakes and Ladders, Checkers, Battleship and Trouble. They also love the UNO card game.<\/p>\n Our boys are now using wireless earbuds<\/a> that are connected to their phones or tablets.<\/p>\n However, up until last year, they were using wired over the ears headphones.\u00a0<\/p>\n This kids travel luggage<\/a> has four spinner wheels that allow the suitcase to move seamlessly through 360 degrees of motion. It\u2019s lined with multi-use pockets, making it easy for packing clothes.<\/p>\n It also comes with a built-in lock so you can ensure your kid\u2019s valuables are secure and safe.<\/p>\n We prefer hard shell luggage. It fits easy under the seat or in the overhead compartment inside airplanes.<\/p>\n Our boys love taking pictures when we travel. A few years ago, we purchased a waterproof camera for our oldest boy. He had fun capturing his own photos when we were in Mexico. See his photos from Mexico here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n We recommend you purchase a durable waterproof camera. They might not take it in the pool or ocean, but it helps keep it safe when it\u2019s raining.\u00a0<\/p>\n They love taking photos with their kid\u2019s digital cameras.<\/p>\n If you have young kids, and plan to fly soon, this travel item is a game change<\/a>r. Blow up leg pillows are placed on the floor and act like a small blow up bed for kids.<\/p>\n We use them all the time and they work like a charm.<\/p>\n The picture above was taken on a long haul flight from Vancouver to Japan. The model used in this photo is no longer available, however this kids blow up leg pillow<\/a> is similar.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a unique gift idea that will win you bonus points for creativity.<\/p>\n Now that tablets are reasonably priced, our kids each have their own. This way, they get to choose what games and shows they want on their device.\u00a0<\/p>\n It also prevents arguments over who\u2019s turn it is next.<\/p>\n We recommend the FIRE handheld tablet<\/a> for younger kids. It\u2019s relatively inexpensive and has all the basic features you need.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/travelingcanucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rugby-world-cup-france-2023-020.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nFamily Travel Gift Ideas<\/h2>\n
Read this post<\/a> for recommended baby travel items.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBest Travel Gifts for Adults<\/h2>\n
Let\u2019s start by sharing a few of our recommended travel gifts for adults.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPortable Power Charger<\/h2>\n
Research portable power chargers here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAndobil Magstick Tripod<\/h2>\n
We have this one<\/a>. You can find it on Amazon.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nExternal Memory Drive<\/h2>\n
We have this one<\/a>. It has over 333,000 reviews on Amazon.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nElectronic Travel Organizer<\/h2>\n
We have this one<\/a>. It has great reviews on Amazon and we can vouch for it!<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTrtl Pillow<\/h2>\n
The Trtl\u00a0Pillow<\/a> makes a great travel gift. More info here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTSA Approved Luggage Locks<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nNoise Canceling Headphones<\/h2>\n
If you prefer something less bulky, Airpods<\/a> are a hot gift item this year.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
You can purchase these Bose headphones here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMemory Foam Travel Neck Pillow<\/h2>\n
Learn more about this memory foam neck pillow here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nMulti Charging Adaptor<\/h2>\n
This is the multi charging adaptor<\/a> is a great gift for any traveler.<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDigital Camera Memory Cards\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Get 2 x 64GB cards<\/a> on Amazon.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLuggage Packing Cubes<\/span><\/h2>\n
We recommend these luggage packing cubes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h4>\nSoft Travel Blanket Pillow for Airplanes<\/h2>\n
Research travel blanket pillows here.<\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\nCompression Socks<\/h2>\n
There are lots of compression socks to choose from. Start here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nKeen Winter boots<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nYou can purchase Keen shoes here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h2>\nStanley Water Bottle<\/h2>\n
Learn more about Stanley water bottles<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGoPro Hero waterproof action camera<\/h2>\n
Check the latest deals for GoPro cameras here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nInsta360 camera<\/h2>\n
Check the latest deals for Insta360 cameras\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCarry-on luggage<\/h2>\n
Get your luggage on Amazon. Find prices here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPortable Luggage Scale<\/h2>\n
You can purchase this model<\/a> on Amazon.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAirplane Foot Hammock<\/span><\/h2>\n
Okay, so this is a unique travel gift idea.<\/h4>\n
Research airplane foot hammocks here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWaterproof Smart Phone Camera Pouch<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHP Sprocket Mobile Printer<\/h2>\n
Learn more and get pricing on Amazon here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFlex Safe AquaVault<\/h2>\n
You can purchase this bag here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTrip Chaser Card Game<\/h2>\n
Learn more about this fun travel game here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGift cards for Amazon (or AirBnB, iTunes, etc)<\/h2>\n
You can purchase gift cards directly on Amazon here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLonely Planet Travel Guides<\/h2>\n
Search for Lonely Planet travel books here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBest Travel Gifts for Kids<\/h2>\n
Bringing the right family travel items makes all the difference.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nNintendo Switch<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPortable Travel Games<\/h2>\n
You can purchase portable travel games here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nKids Headphones \/ Earbuds<\/h2>\n
These are the headphones<\/a> our boys used for years.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nKids Travel Luggage<\/h2>\n
Search for kids travel luggage here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\nKids Waterproof Camera<\/h2>\n
This waterproof kids camera can be found here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nBlow-up Leg Pillow for Travel<\/h2>\n
Order this unique travel gift on Amazon here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h4>\nHandheld Tablets<\/h2>\n
See the latest deals for kid\u2019s tablets here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n