The best gifts for every type of traveler

Epic gifts to make your holiday shopping easy and stress-free ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Matador Gift Guide]( The Ultimate Gift Guide For Every Type of Traveler Sifting through countless websites and reviews to find the perfect gift can be quite the headache. Not so with Matador’s guide to our team's favorite travel gear. This one-stop holiday shopping guide includes the top gifts for travelers, from the cousin who spends her summers trekking through national parks to the coworker who never remembers to wear compression socks when they fly. [SHOP FOR TRAVEL GIFTS]( Start Your Holiday Shopping [holiday gift]( 15 Perfect Gifts for Girlfriends Who Love To Travel Whether they are seasoned globetrotters or casual vacationers, there’s always something that can make their journey more comfortable, exciting, or memorable. To help you out, here’s Matador’s guide to travel gifts for women selected from companies owned and operated by female entrepreneurs. [ONLY THE BEST]( [backpacking in Europe]( Everything You Need To Backpack Through Europe Having the right gear on an international trip is the key to staying organized. For a backpacking trip around Europe, compact and condensed is the goal. Here is the ultimate gear guide for backpacking in Europe to keep you moving efficiently and with less stress. [SHOP FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP]( [suitcase]( Travel Smarter, Not Harder: How Packing Organizers Can Change Your Journey Packing for a trip can often feel like tackling a 1000-piece jigsaw. How do you fit all your essentials into one suitcase? How do you prevent your clothes from wrinkling? Or stop your toiletries from leaking? How do you keep your electronics and cables detangled? Enter packing organizers — the unsung heroes of travel. [PACK LIKE A TETRIS PRO]( [hard suitcase]( The Best Large Hardshell Luggage Options for Your Active Travel Lifestyle The hardshell design also allows for easy organization as it provides a rigid structure that prevents items from moving around inside the suitcase during transit. This is especially useful if you’re trying to pack fragile items, such as delicate clothing or electronics. But which one to buy? [SHOP OUR FAVORITES]( [hair blowing in the wind]( All the Best Hair Products, Tools, and Accessories You Need While Traveling Just because you’re on the road doesn’t mean that you have to let your beauty routine go. Lack of space in your luggage is not an excuse for not bringing your favorite products, hair tools, or accessories — there is travel-size everything these days. And even if you don’t have access to running water or electrical outlets, you can look like you just got walked out of the salon thanks to cordless travel hair tools, dry shampoo, and more. [SLAY WITH THESE]( [sleeping on plane]( All the Gear You Need To Sleep Well on Your Next Flight Yet with tight leg room, odd flashes of light and noise, and seemingly incessant calls over the PA system, sleeping on planes often isn’t easy. Fortunately, there’s an entire cottage industry of products designed specifically to help you get some shut-eye after take off. [GET YOUR ZZZZZZS]( [stocking stuffers]( The Best Stocking Stuffers for Travelers With the holiday season drawing closer and the clock starting to wind down on gift-buying, don’t fret: Your favorite jet-setter will love these easily packable, useful, and travel-oriented stocking stuffers as a little something extra to make their future trips even more enjoyable. These are the best last-minute stocking stuffers for travelers. [SHOP GIFT IDEAS]( [scuba gear]( 10 Pieces of Beginner Scuba Diving Gear for Your First Tropical Trip Scuba diving is one of the most amazing ways to see the world. And since about 70 percent of the world is water, it also means you get to see islands, creatures, and underwater worlds most people can barely dream of. If you’re packing for your first scuba diving trip, most beginners can rent items from dive shops fairly easily. But there are some pieces of beginner dive gear where it’s really important to have your own, either for safety, for comfort, or a combination of the two. [JUMPSTART YOUR NEXT HOBBY]( [dog and coffee]( Coffee Travel Tools To Have Good Coffee No Matter Where You Go Portable coffee makers are a game-changer for travelers, allowing you to enjoy a great cup anywhere, anytime. When brewing coffee on the road, you need convenience, transportability, and quality. A variety of products are available to suit different preferences and budgets. Some coffee travel tools can brew espresso, while others are capable of making drip coffee, cold brew, or simply keep your beverage hot in a travel coffee mug. [CAFFEINE ON THE GO]( [elephant]( All the Gear You Need To Have for an Incredible African Safari Experience Whether you’re planning a South African safari or a trek up Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro, bringing the right gear is imperative. Not doing so can make or break your holiday, especially if you are exploring a remote area. If you’re doing a five-star safari experience in Kenya or Botswana, for instance, most of what you’ll need will be for vanity rather than survival purposes. But if you are planning a road trip through Namibia (which is safe and doable), you’ll want to make sure you come prepared with everything from a solid sleeping bag to a water sterilization pen. [SHOP FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP]( [hat]( Stock Up On This Easily Packable Gear for the 50+ Traveler Having the right gear when you travel makes all the difference and, depending on your age, that gear might change. Whether you’re looking for comfort, convenience, sustainability, or style, this guide includes top gear that travelers older than 50 will want to pack on their next trip. [SHOP GIFT IDEAS]( [deodorant ]( Zero-Waste and Eco-Minded Must-Haves for Your Travel Toiletry Bag When traveling, toiletries are essential items in your bag. But these days, there is more to worry about than just what’s allowed in your hand luggage. Toiletry items are some of the top offenders when it comes to plastic waste. Plastic packaging is often not disposed of properly or can be difficult to recycle, even if it is a bio-plastic. With people growing more concerned about their plastic footprint at home and on the road, many small innovative companies have come up with eco-friendly toiletries that are designed to reduce the waste that ends up in our ocean and landfills. [GRANOLA GIFTS FOR EVERYONE]( [backpacking in Asia]( Everything You Need in Your Pack To Travel To Southeast Asia Southeast Asia’s lush landscapes, dynamic cities, and delicious food make the region a must-see for many international travelers. The subregion of Asia consists of eleven countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Each has differing cultural norms, weather patterns, and tourist attractions, so packing appropriately and light requires careful consideration. Before you embark on a journey of a lifetime, you need a few essentials and perhaps the odd luxury. [SHOP FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP]( [Family]( These Amazon Items Make Family Travel So Much Easier Prepping for a family trip is hectic. But it doesn’t have to be a day-ruiner – these family travel gear items are built to take the stress out of planning and executing travel with young children. Best of all, you can grab every item here through Amazon and have it on your doorstep in a matter of days (which means one less trip out shopping with the kiddos). [MAKE TRAVEL EASIER]( [man with backpack]( Our Favorite Carry-On Backpacks for Your Work-From-Anywhere Lifestyle An upcoming trip is a good excuse to upgrade your travel gear, especially if you’re a remote worker who frequently posts up on your laptop from various places. While you can’t control a lot of what happens during your flight, at the airport, or somewhere in between, you can control what you have in your bag and how well you’re organized. [BEST TRAVEL BACKPACKS]( Your Traveler Gift Guide [Matador Gift Guide]( [Matador Gift Guide]( [Matador Gift Guide]( [Matador Gift Guide]( [Matador Gift Guide]( [Matador Gift Guide]( [Matador Gift Guide]( [Matador Gift Guide]( [EXPLORE MORE GIFT IDEAS]( Here at Matador, we're always looking for the best travel deals. 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