Coco Tran • Curated Travel Journal • Travel Blog by Coco Tran https://cocotran.com/travel-gift-guide/

yearly travel gifts intel

Best travel gifts

for the traveler in your life

Each year I curate a selective list of travel essentials that make excellent gifts at different price points that I personally verified to offer optimal value, flexibility, and service.

Coco Tran • Curated Travel Journal • Travel Blog by Coco Tran https://cocotran.com/travel-gift-guide/

2024 travel gifts guide

holiday travel gifts

for the traveler

It’s that time of year again–

I’m taking an entirely different approach to travel gifting this year. After visiting over 30 destinations in 2024 (and spending more hours than I care to count in airport terminals), I’ve discovered that the most memorable gifts transcend the typical “travel stuff” category—they’re the items that ground you in a specific moment, that make anywhere feel like somewhere.
My curated picks range from destination-specific fragrances that transport you to sun-drenched Mediterranean courtyards, to those impossibly cozy items that make even the longest flight feel like home. I’ve also included plenty of offline entertainment (because we all know those in-flight screens aren’t doing us any favors). And yes, you’ll find my tried-and-true travel essentials—the bags I’ve dragged through six continents and the flight outfits I swear by.
Need more inspiration? Last year’s guide takes a completely different direction—though I stand by every recommendation. —Coco