Gifts for Couples Who Travel: 71 Fantastic Ideas
When it comes to buying presents, sometimes we all need a bit of inspiration to find that unique and perfect gift. The good news is that if you’re looking for gifts for couples who travel, there are loads of fantastic gift ideas out there. From travel themed clothing to practical gifts, you’re spoilt for choice for what to get your favourite travel loving couple. Whether you’re searching for a wedding gift, a Christmas pressie or just something to say thanks for being there, this bumper list of 71 fantastic gifts for couples who travel will provide you with plenty of options and hopefully help you check off your to-do list.
As there are so many fantastic travel gift ideas included in this list I’ve broken it down into sections to make it easier to use. If you’re searching within a particular budget there are sections on luxury couples travel gifts and stocking fillers, which will give you an idea of the price scale. Happy shopping.
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Personalised and Romantic Gifts for Travel Couples
First up on this couples travel gift list are items that are perfect if you’re searching for a unique travel gift. They can either be personalised or are on the theme of love.
Personalised OS map print
A thoughtful reminder of a location that’s important to a travel couple, beautifully presented as a heart shaped print.
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Travel memory box
Somewhere for your travel couple to keep all those special memories made together safe. Make it extra special by adding their names.
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Landranger jigsaw coasters
These coasters are a fantastic gift idea for travelling couples. Choose a location that means something to them or is somewhere they want to go in the future.
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Beach towel with photos
Have some fun personalising this beach towel with photos of your travel couple. Different numbers of photos can be included depending on the option chosen. You could even sneak in a photo of yourself if you want to go for extra comedy value.
Wedding ring protector case
It’s so easy to damage or lose a wedding ring whilst travelling. Help keep a travel couple’s precious items safe with this protector case. Includes a hook so it can be attached to a belt loop for even safer keeping.
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Heart shaped world map coasters
These beautiful coasters will look great on any surface of a travel lover’s home.
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Luggage tags
A fun way to help travel couples identify their luggage quickly at the airport or bus station.
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Travel themed cushion cover
Travel couples can enjoy snuggling up together with this travel themed cushion cover.
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Practical Gifts for Couples Who Travel
The travel couple in your life will get great use out of these practical gifts. For more inspiration on travel essentials, check out my Ultimate City Trip Packing List.
Collapsible travel cup
I love these collapsible travel cups. They make fantastic gifts for couples who travel, as they take up minimal space. Choose matching colours or get two of the pastel shades.
Mosquito repellent bracelets
Ahh mosquitos, the scourge of travellers everywhere. Your travel loving friends will be grateful for this fantastic gift, helping keep the pesky insects at bay with a fashionable and functional travel bracelet.
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A pair of silk eye masks
I can’t go anywhere without a sleep mask. Give a travel couple the gift of uninterrupted sleep with this pair of soft and silky eye masks.
Collapsible camping light
A camping light is a useful addition to any travel couple’s essential equipment. This one has the added benefit of being collapsible, so it’s easy to pack.
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Digital luggage scale
Prevent last-minute arguments between travel couples the world over. These digital luggage scales will confirm whether or not the extra pair of trainers one of them packed has indeed tipped the bags over the weight limit.
Survival bracelet
Make sure everyone returns home without getting lost in the wilderness with this multi-use survival bracelet. It includes a compass, thermometer and rescue light. Comes in a range of colours so your travel couple can look good whilst keeping safe.
Puzzles and Travel Games
Games make great gifts for keeping travel couples entertained whilst on long journeys or simply for having fun at the destination.
Mapominoes Europe
Whether they’ve just got back from a trip to Europe or are planning an exciting next adventure, this game will help them test who knows the continent best.
Waboba wingman silicone disc
The amazing feature of this flying disc is that it’s foldable, which means it’s super easy to take everywhere. With this lightweight model, travel couples will be able to enjoy a game in parks, at the beach and anywhere else they happen to land.
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New York jigsaw puzzle
If you know an arty travel couple they’ll love this jigsaw puzzle. The design is artistic and it comes with its own cotton carry case. At 500 pieces it’s a very manageable size.
Mini tumbling tower
For those people who love their retro games, this mini tumbling tower is a great gift. Portable enough to take on travels it’ll provide hours of fun.
Color addict card game
Deceptively simple this card game is easy to pack but much harder to win. It’s so addictive just make sure your travel couple don’t miss their flight as they try to win one more game.
Map of the world jigsaw puzzle
With a huge 2000 pieces, this jigsaw will keep travel couples working on it together for hours. The vintage map design makes it a great choice for travel enthusiasts.
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The ultimate skip ball
A fantastic beach or pool game for couples, the ball skips across the water and floats if it gets dropped. They’ll never lose their beach games to the sea again.
Electronics and Accessories for Travelling Couples
Get a travel couple some new and fun electronics or an accessory for their existing kit.
Kodak printomatic digital instant print camera
A modern, lightweight and affordable instant camera that’s ideal for travel couples who want to create physical copies of their photos.
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Mobile phone camera lens kit
Great for upping their travel photo game, these attachable lenses will bring out the artistic side of any travelling couple. Contains a macro, wide angle and fish eye lens, for maximum creativity.
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Dodow sleep aid
Help travellers drift off peacefully wherever in the world they are with this incredible device. The hypnotic light pulses rhythmically to encourage natural sleepiness.
Sony bluetooth portable speaker
If you know a travel couple that loves music then this is the gift to give them. The sound quality is amazing for such a small speaker, you can actually feel the base. I love mine and now it even comes in a stand out azure colour.
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GorillaPod
A great travel gift idea for photography enthusiasts. The flexible tripod legs mean this camera stand can be used in all sorts of travel situations. This one can take up to an impressive 3kg of weight on its legs.
Vintage camera strap
Another gift for travel couples who are photography enthusiasts. Help them feel and look stylish as they document their adventures.
Thermal phone case
Keep their prized posessions protected in all weathers with a thermal phone case. Prevents over heating in the sun and extends battery life in the cold.
Bluetooth tracker
Provides peace of mind when travelling and can be attached to luggage to help locate it if it goes missing.
Anker power bank
Travel couples rejoice, no more arguing over who gets to charge their device, as this power bank has space for multiple-devices to charge at the same time.
Selfie ring light
Help couples who travel look even better in their selfies with this ring light.
Earphones organizer
A cute design for this practical bit of kit, to keep earphones from getting tangled, makes it a great gift for dog loving couples.
Luggage, Storage and Packing
Having good storage and packing solutions is the dream of all travel couples. Help them achieve it with these wonderful gift ideas.
Eastpak messenger bag
Keep mobile phones safe and sound whilst travelling with this stylish cross body bag. Comes in a range of fantastic colours.
Leather travel organiser
This gorgeous leather travel organiser has space for two passports, making it an ideal gift for couples who travel.
Nesting storage boxes
A fun travel themed set of storage boxes that will look great in any home.
Leather luggage tags
These pretty luggage tags come in so many colours that it’s hard to pick a favourite.
Packing cubes
Recommended by travellers the world over, a set of packing cubes makes a great gift to give to any travel couple. This one comes with additional laundry pouches, making it a present they’ll really use.
Stationery and Scratch Off Maps
Scratch off maps make a brilliant interactive gift for couples who travel and who doesn’t love receiving new stationery?
travelogue
Scratch off maps are super popular, however, take your gift giving to the next level with this travel journal version. Includes 8 mini maps so travel couples can have fun scratching off all the places they’re visiting as they go.
London city wooden desk organiser
For travel couples who love the UK this wooden desk organiser will be a lovely gift to remind them of their trip. The cool city scape includes St Paul’s, Big Ben and the Shard. New York and Paris versions are also available.
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Scratch off wall art
A wonderful mix of art, travel and motivational quote combine in this modern scratch off wall art poster.
Leather notebook
Couples who love to travel will enjoy documenting their adventures in this leather notepad. Can be used for notes, photos or scrapbooking.
Map book ends
You don’t have to get a gift for travel couples to take with them on their trips. These funky book ends will look great at home.
Scratch off British national parks poster
Another scratch off map with a difference, this one is ideal for outdoor adventure lovers, as it shows the national parks and key outdoor areas of Britain.
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Stocking Fillers and Fantastic Fun Gifts for Couples Who Travel
New York City sticky notes
A fun gift to for any NYC lovers (also available in Paris and London editions).
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Inflatable giant marshmallow lilo
For the totally fun loving travel couple, this makes the perfect gift. As well as being an awesome pattern, it’s just about big enough for two to snuggle up on.
Aeroplane paper clips
Another great little item to brighten up a travel lover’s desk.
Flip flops sticky notes
Best item on this list for couples who travel? Naturally it has to be these flip flop shaped sticky notes. They’re so much fun you can’t help but smile at the sight of them. You get 24 packs with this set, that’s plenty of stockings filled.
250 piece map of London jigsaw
This little jigsaw makes a perfect stocking filler gift. Travel couples can enjoying competing over who’s visited the most sights.
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Vintage style globe Christmas bauble
A festive gift to decorate the Christmas trees of all travel loving couples.
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Pop art beach ball
A simply brilliant gift idea to brighten up a summer trip for all travel couples. The vibrant pop art design will make them the envy of all their fellow beachgoers.
Airmail message pad
In the age of digital communication these classic airmail design notes will evoke feelings of nostalgia in any travel loving couple.
Books and Gift Cards
Lastminute.com gift card
Let a travel couple decide where their next adventure will be with a Lastminute.com gift card.
36 Hours Europe
From the New York Times’ 36 Hours feature comes this comprehensive guide to travelling Europe. A perfect gift for couples who love a weekend break away.
Let’s Get Lost
There is really only one word for this book, stunning. The photographs here will make even the biggest homebodies want to pack a bag and explore the world.
Under the Stars – Europe
Provide some fresh inspiration for travel couples who love nothing better than a camping trip under the night sky.
Amazon gift card
Give a travel couple the gift that keeps on giving, with an Amazon gift card. Let them choose something for themselves.
Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List 2
Travel couples will have hours of fun discussing which rankings they agree with and which ones they don’t in this second edition of the Lonely Planet’s best places in the world.
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The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century
An anthology of travel writing designed to inspire not just travel but a feeling and a falling in love with the world. A noble pursuit if ever there were one.
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Lonely Planet’s Guide to Train Travel in Europe
Couples who travel will be able to keep up with the latest travel trend with this book. Travelling by train is growing in popularity, with more lines opening across Europe. This guide includes detailed maps, suggestions for itineraries and information on scenic local routes.
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Clothing and Toiletries
Keep travel couples smelling sweet with some fresh new clothes to wear on their trip or these handy toiletries.
Hanging travel wash bag
A hanging washbag is such a useful item to have when travelling, you can pack so much in but it takes up so little space. This design is cool and classic.
Map socks
These colourful socks are deliberately mis-matched for even more fun. Grab a couple of pairs for an outdoor loving travel couple.
The Natural Spa hair and body wash set
Give a couple the gift of smelling good all trip long with this natural toiletries set. The bar soap, shampoo and conditioner format has the added bonus of helping them stick to their liquids allowance.
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Travel design t-shirt
A t-shirt that just gets it in a nutshell.
Colourful country flag t-shirt
Get them matching reminders of their favourite trip with these cool country t-shirts.
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Silicone travel bottles
This set of four travel bottles makes a lovely gift. The pretty pastel shades will look great in bathrooms around the world. Not just good looking, they’re useful too as they’re squeezable and re-usable.
2 pairs of camera socks
For the travel couple with a good sense of humour and a love of photography. Includes two pairs so they can both have fun showing off their new attire.
Luxury Gifts for Travel Couples
These gifts are great choices for a special occasion, like a wedding or significant anniversary. They’re at the expensive end of the budget but they do make for a fantastic travel gift.
Kodak digital photo frame
An electronic photo frame means travel couples can get their photos off their phones and on display for all to see. This one comes with 16gb internal memory and photos can be shared via wifi. Also works with sd cards and USBs.
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Leather carry on bag
A design classic, this leather carry on bag will make couples who love to travel stand out as the most stylish on the plane.
Kindle paperwhite
For travel couples who love to read, a Kindle makes a wonderful present. Once they have one, they’ll wonder how they ever travelled without it. The paperwhite version is perfect for taking to the beach, as the glare-free display really works.
Matching luggage set
For a travel couple who are just starting their adventures get them this bright luggage set, featuring three different sized suitcases. This set comes with four wheels, making the cases extra easy to transport.
GoPro
The last item on this list of gifts for couples who travel is for if you really want to push the boat out, as it’s not cheap. However, it is a totally fantastic present. Forget wonky phone videos, GoPro films are in a different class. The stabilisation technology is awesome and the camera can be used under water, opening up a whole new world of creative possibilities.
For a more economical option, good deals can often be found on the previous one or two models. If they already own the camera, take a look at the huge range of accessories instead.
