33 Gifts For Couples That Travel
Do you know a couple that loves travelling and you’re looking for a great gift idea for them? You have come to the right place.
In this article, we provide plenty of inspiration for gift ideas for travel couples.
Often couples that travel will be looking for gifts that are entirely different to regular gifts for couples.
That is why, in our list of 33 gifts for couples that travel, we have broken down the suggestions into very unique categories.
We begin by highlighting subscription/gift cards for travel couples before moving on to more practical gift ideas for couples that travel.
We move on to suggestions of fun and inspirational travel gifts for couples, before rounding out the article with the best luxury gifts for couples that travel.
This article is sure to provide you with plenty of gift inspiration for couples that travel.
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Gifts for Couples that Travel Overview
Best practical gift: LifeStraw
Best travel inspiration gift: Buy them a night away through Booking.com
Best luxury travel gift: Amazon Kindle - everybody loves reading while travelling
Subscriptions/Gift Cards for Travel Couples
As we’re sure you’re aware, buying something physical for a couple that loves to travel can be difficult. They already have it, or it’s too big to fit into their travelling lifestyle.
That’s why we always recommend gift cards and subscriptions as brilliant gift ideas for travel couples because they don’t take up valuable luggage space - best of all, you know that every couple that enjoys travelling will be eternally grateful for a gift that directly contributes to them being able to travel further and longer.
1. GetYourGuide Gift Card
When travelling, nothing is more rewarding than embarking on a great day trip or excursion. When we travel, GetYourGuide is our go-to for finding the best tours, activities and attractions, so how about buying a GetYourGuide Gift Card as a gift for couples that travel?
2. AirBnB Gift Card
Whatever kind of travel you enjoy, whether it's adventure, budget, or luxury travel, AirBnB will inevitably have something suitable for your itinerary. That’s why we always recommend an AirBnB gift card as an easy gift idea for couples who travel. The best thing about the gift card is that it never expires so that it can be used at any time.
3. Travel Subscription Box
Couples that love to travel are always looking for something to feed their travel bug, so gifting them a travel subscription box is a surefire way for them to love you. There are hundreds of subscription boxes out there, but here are our 2 favourites that we think would make a great gift idea for travel couples:
Atlas Coffee Club - this subscription is great for travel couples who love trying coffee from around the world. The premise is very simple: every month, Atlas sends a different coffee from around the world for the couple to try.
Universal Yums - this fun idea sends travellers a monthly box of treats from around the world. This is particularly good for couples that love to travel and want to be reminded of their travels at the beginning of each month.
4. Jack’s Flight Club
Undoubtedly, an ideal gift for couples that travel is the gift of cheap flights, and a Premium Jack’s Flight Club Subscription can provide exactly that. With the premium subscription, the couple will get the cheapest flight deals from around the world sent directly to their inbox.
5. Amazon Gift Card
If all else fails, head to Amazon. Nowadays, the internet giant features in most of our lives and particularly for people who travel a lot, Amazon is far more convenient than visiting a store in person. Any couple that travels will be very grateful for an Amazon gift card.
Enjoying ourselves at the Dead Sea
Practical Gifts for Couples that Travel
Travellers are always looking for the latest gadgets to help make their travelling as easy and stress-free as possible. That’s why we have created this list of the best practical gifts for couples that travel so you can help make their travel much easier.
Whether you know a couple looking to get away for a few nights or perhaps that adventurous duo that has been inspired by the many gap year ideas for couples and has decided to venture around the world together, they will benefit from these practical gift suggestions.
Many of these practical gifts for travel couples also feature prominently in our road trip tips for couples. A travel pillow, for example, is essential for any long road trip.
6. Passport Covers
Your passport is the most important possession when travelling internationally and without it, you’re not going to get very far. So how about a gift for travel couples that protects their most prized possession?
A wide array of cute passport covers will suit any couple that loves travelling.
7. New Luggage
With the amount of use they get, the suitcases belonging to couples that travel often can easily become ragged and damaged. A new suitcase is a great gift for frequent travellers and an easy way to their hearts
8. Passport/Documents Organiser
When travelling as a couple, you automatically have to double the number of passports, documents, vaccine cards and currency as you would as a solo traveller. A handy passport/documents organiser can help to keep everything in one place.
9. Packing Cubes
An essential item for any long-term packing list, packing cubes are great for utilising as much space as possible when it comes to packing those suitcases and backpacks.
10. Travel Water Bottle
It’s important for all couples to stay hydrated while they travel, so a new water bottle is the perfect gift idea for them. Trust us, it will be used a lot!
11. Travel Pillow
Getting as much sleep as possible on those long travel days is vital. Nothing is worse than navigating through a long airport customs line after not sleeping on a long-haul flight. Using those cheap mass-made pillows they provide on planes usually doesn’t cut it; instead, opt for one of these truly comfortable travel pillows.
Huacachina - Peru
12. Matching Eye Masks
Another great gift for couples that travel is to ensure they sleep well on that boat, bus, plane or train - eye masks can help them out here!
13. Powerbank/Portable Charger
It's pretty self-explanatory this one; couples that travel a lot are going to be constantly on the move. They will need a reliable charger to keep themselves on the grid.
14. Microfibre Towels
When travelling, you often move from one location to another, from one hotel to another. In this sense, you will be packing your bags a lot and won’t want to be stuffing a wet towel in there. Easy-dry microfibre towels are the perfect solution to get around this.
15. LifeStraw
Obviously, bottled water when abroad is always advised, but for the times it isn’t possible to find this, a LifeStraw can come in handy. We prefer using a LifeStraw as they filter the water without always having to use unnecessary plastic bottles.
16. International Travel Adapter
An international travel adapter is a brilliant gift for couples that travel because it means they have all of their adapters in one place instead of having to buy a brand new adapter for every new continent they decide to visit.
17. Portable Luggage Weighing Scales
One of the big dreads of international travel is checking in your luggage and realising you are way over the luggage allowance limit.
To avoid this, all travel couples should be gifted portable luggage weighing scales they can take anywhere.
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
Inspirational Gifts for Travel Couples
Not every gift that's bought for a travel couple has to be practical - sometimes, a gift that reminds couples of their travels or helps them to keep a record of their travel memories can be equally as appreciated.
18. Travel Memories Box
You’ll always want a collection of boarding passes, old foreign currency, entry tickets and extra little bits you pick up on your travels. Collating them together in a bespoke keepsake travel box makes a lovely gift for travel couples.
19. Travel Journal
The majority of people that travel are going to want a written record of their adventures, and there is no better way to do that than writing daily entries into a travel journal.
20. Travel Photo Album
You may have already thought about buying a photo album as an excellent gift for couples that travel, but how about going one step further and actually adding in the photos too? An empty travel photo album is a good gift, but a full travel photo album is a brilliant gift.
21. Travel Games for Couples
Playing a game while travelling is a brilliant way to have fun and pass some time while on the road. A fun travel-sized game is always a great gift for a traveller.
22. Travel Books
Inevitably, when couples are travelling, there are going to be some down-time periods. A travel book to inspire their wanderlust will always be gratefully received.
23. His & Hers Toiletry Bags
Checking into a hotel and setting up your matching toiletry bags in the bathroom is a really satisfying travel experience.
24. Foldable Duffle Bag for Travelling
If you know a couple who loves buying plenty of souvenirs on their travels, a foldable duffle bag would be a great gift idea.
On the way out, they can leave the bag folded away in their suitcase.
On the return flight, they can use it as extra luggage to help get all their travel souvenirs and gifts home.
25. Moleskin Notebook
Having a reliable pocket-sized notebook is always handy when travelling. Whether it’s for writing directions when you don’t have Wifi or to jot down all the places you want to visit, there will always be a use for them. We have always found the Moleskin notebooks to be the best quality for their price, too.
26. Travel Hammock
Chilling in a hammock beside the beach is about as relaxing as it can get on holiday. Everybody needs to recharge their batteries, especially when you’re travelling long-term, so buying a hammock big enough for two is a brilliant gift idea for travel couples.
Hanging at a very chilly Lake Louise
Best Luxury Gifts for Couples that Travel
The majority of the gifts that we have outlined so far have been relatively affordable, and as a result, many travellers will have already bought themselves some version of a few of them.
This next group of gifts are a little more expensive, and so the chances are that many frugal travel couples will have always wanted these gifts but may have yet to want to pay for the privilege.
Here’s our rundown of some of the best luxury gifts for couples that travel.
27. GoPro
A GoPro is one of those things that most travellers have always wanted but have felt is just outside of their price range. It could be argued that there is no better gift for couples that travel than a brand-new GoPro.
28. Disposable Camera
It's a similar gift to a GoPro but with a more personal touch. A disposable camera is great for long-term travellers because they can print their photos as they travel.
Disposable cameras used to be seen in the hands of travellers all around the world, and thankfully, they have recently seen a resurgence. They are back in fashion!
29. Buy them Flights
We can assure you that there is no better feeling than being given free flights. Flights are often the most expensive aspect of travelling, so not having to worry about the cost them is a massive burden taken away from you.
30. Book them a Weekend Away
Booking a weekend away is always the holy grail of gifts, and all travel couples would be incredibly grateful to receive a weekend getaway, either near or far.
31. Amazon Kindle
The Amazon Kindle is a brilliant addition to the traveller’s arsenal in recent years - it has a library worth of books in a handy travel-sized platform.
32. Noise Cancelling Headphones
For travellers who spend a lot of time staying in hostels, noise-cancelling headphones soon become vitally important. You want to get a good night's sleep by being able to drown out the sound of snoring from the next bed, so noise-cancelling headphones are a great gift for couples who travel.
33. Bluetooth Speaker
A speaker is always a handy item to take travelling with you. You never know when a group will need some music. Many travellers will be taking speakers on hikes and excursions with them, so ensuring the speaker is waterproof is essential.
There we have it folks, our complete list of the best gifts for couples that travel. We hope our list has helped to inspire you in finding that perfect travel gift for couples.
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