For 60 years, Tour Plan International has been helping travelers turn their dreams into unforgettable adventures. From guided river cruises through Europe to carefree beach escapes in the Caribbean, our passion has always been connecting people to the joy of travel. And what better way to celebrate that spirit than with Wanderlust Wrapped: The 2025 Travel Lover’s Gift Guide — our annual collection of must-have travel gear and inspired gift ideas for every kind of explorer.
Giving travel gear is more than a thoughtful gesture — it’s a passport to possibility. Whether it’s a sleek carry-on that inspires a spontaneous weekend getaway, a cozy winter travel hat, or the perfect beach bag, travel gifts create experiences that last far beyond the holidays. In this year’s Wanderlust Wrapped: The 2025 Travel Lover’s Gift Guide, you’ll discover that the best gifts don’t just fit under the tree — they fit into a suitcase and go wherever adventure leads.
Curated gifts for those that love to travel!
This year’s edition is designed for every traveler and every budget. From small surprises like travel-sized accessories and organizational gems under $20 to premium luggage and high-tech tools for seasoned globetrotters, our curated list takes the guesswork out of giving. Each recommendation comes from real travel experience — drawn from Tour Plan International’s six decades of helping clients navigate the globe with confidence, comfort, and style.
New for 2025, Wanderlust Wrapped: The 2025 Travel Lover’s Gift Guide includes two special bonus sections inspired by the destinations our travelers love most. Discover cozy essentials and stylish outerwear perfect for wandering Europe’s magical Christmas Markets — from mulled-wine mittens to weather-proof daypacks. Then, head south to the sun with our Caribbean Beach Gear spotlight, featuring lightweight apparel, reef-safe sunscreen, and must-have accessories for days by the turquoise sea.
Our Travel Lover’s Gift Guide
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Great Gifts Under $20
These gifts are perfect for stocking stuffers, Secret Santa, hostess gifts, and more!
A luggage scale that’s so small that you can also pack it.
The Narwey Personal Item Bag, which is 18x14x8, fits under any airline seat. Plus, if you are giving several small gifts, you can use this bag as the gift bag.
A hat clip to attach a favorite travel hat to a carry-on bag or beach bag.
A collection of cosmetic bags that can be used for multiple purposes. (Another choice too) These have many purposes and are great for organizing a purse, cross-body bag, or carry-on. (All are easy to close without zippers)
For cruise lovers, Tour Plan travel advisor, Bev Beazley always packs magnetic hooks to use on the stateroom walls.
Give Silky Toes foldable flats. These easy-to-pack slippers are great for hotel rooms, cruise ship staterooms, or even in-flight.
Zipper Clips can be added to a gift bag or stocking, and they are a great theft deterrent for purses, backpacks, and carry-on bags. Also, Boxiki Travel RFID blocking sleeves protect credit cards and make a great stocking stuffer.
Travel Writer Favorite: The NanoBag. This bag fits in your pocket and expands to be the perfect shopping bag, beach bag, or carrier for any farmer’s market. (We like the cross-body style)
Travel Writer Favorite: The travel organizer that can also be used for an in-flight necessity bag. This bag will organize all of your long-flight, train, or road trip necessities for easy access. Store it in your carry-on and pull it out during your trip.
Tour Plan’s travel advisor, Kissy Gordon loves these foldable travel hangers and takes them on each trip.
Give the Gift of Luggage
Curated luggage that’s built to last
For the travel enthusiast, this personal item bag is the deluxe hit of 2025. The Nomad Bento Bag can be used for flights or as a perfect long weekend travel bag.
The rugged but still refined Level 8 luggage.
The Amazon Basics 3 Piece Set: This value-priced set is a traveler’s favorite.
Travel Writer Favorite: The Hanke carry-on roller bag that opens like a trunk.
The Lovevook Laptop Backpack Purse makes a great in-flight personal item as it fits under the airline seat and has exterior pockets for easy access during a long flight.
Theft-proof purses, cross-body bags, and backpacks from Travelon.
Packing Tools That Everyone Will Love
Compression packing cubes help organize luggage and save space, too. New from Epicka in 2025.
Travel Writer Favorite: Hanging toiletry bags that are also used for organizing jewelry, medication, tech gear, and more.
The Bag Smart Hanging Toiletry Bag that holds your necessities—beyond toiletry items. We use the medium size.
Tripped Travel Gear Toiletry Bag: New for 2025, and has an award-winning design
Gifts for Tropical Vacation Lovers
Enjoy the beach while staying cool
The below favorite items have been on many tropical trips and are packed for a seven night southern Caribbean cruise out of Puerto Rico in December, 2025.
Our favorite beach bag is easy to pack.
Water and sand-proof pouches, in many sizes, that make organizing a beach bag easy.
Quick-dry water shoes that are perfect for beach walkers or anyone who likes water sports.
A cute straw purse or cross-body bag that’s perfect for any cruise attire.
A Panama Hat that actually rolls up for packing.
Reef Safe sunscreen that is compliant for both the Caribbean and Hawaii.
Personal fans to stay cool on the beach or any tropical excursion
The rechargeable fan that can be worn around your neck or stand on a table. And it is under $10.
The popular neck fan you have seen on YouTube
Gifts for Anyone Going to a European Christmas Market
Or any cold-weather adventure
Each of these items were tested in 2024 and are on our packing list for this year’s AMAWaterways Christmas Market Cruise in December 2025.
Waterproof hybrid gloves will keep fingers warm while browsing the markets.
Value-priced waterproof/snow-proof backpack
A winter beanie hat that’s satin-lined
Travel Writer Favorite: A rain and snow-proof hooded scarf will keep your neck warm and can be used as a hood when it starts to snow.
The NanoBag that fits in your pocket and then expands to carry shopping finds. (We use the cross-body version)
The Foldie is an expandable tote to bring souvenirs home.
At Tour Plan International, we believe travel is the most meaningful gift of all — a source of inspiration, connection, and renewal. The right gear simply makes it easier to say “yes” to the next journey. So, as you wrap up your holiday shopping, let this year’s guide inspire gifts that spark adventure, deepen relationships, and help your favorite traveler see the world in comfort and style.
Because when you’ve been helping travelers explore the world for 60 years, you know the best journeys always begin with the perfect gift.
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