What Consummate Travelers Gift Their Best Travel Friends

www.ozy.com [OZY]( OZY A Modern Media Company Share This Sh*t November 25, 2022 Share This Sh*t [The drop]( WHAT CONSUMMATE TRAVELERS GIFT THEIR BEST TRAVEL FRIENDS Have a serious traveler on your holiday gift list? We’re gathered some of the best ideas from power fliers and seasoned roadtrippers, who say they can’t travel without these items. Sponsored by [Cariuma]( Terry Ward [@TerryWardWriter]( Travel Gifts Recommended By Serious Travelers Wondering what to give the traveler in your life who always has their next adventure planned? We were, too. While travel experiences — say, a villa stay in Italy or a community conservation-focused [safari in Zimbabwe]( — top our dream list of travel gifts this festive season, there are plenty of lower-ticket travel items that are good to give and receive, too. From affordable stocking stuffer-style travel accessories to luggage splurges, we turned to the savvy frequent fliers we know (and road trippers, too!) for their favorite gift ideas. And there are a few of our own go-to items, too, for ideas on what to give the travelers in your life. AirFly Wireless Adapter "The obvious gifts for travelers always seem to point to tech, making our connected lives while traveling just a bit easier,” says Katy Nastro, spokesperson for Scott’s Cheap Flights, an email subscription service with [free and paid options]( that sends out flight deals to their 2 million members. In addition to her EarPods, Nastro says she always travels with an [AirFly](wireless adapter, a real savior when you find yourself on an airline that hasn’t yet switched over to personal device-based entertainment. “This nifty little device plugs into any audio jack and acts as a bluetooth transmitter for your wireless headphones,” Nastro says. You can say goodbye to the airline’s complimentary headphones that “look and feel like licorice.” The AirFly has the bonus of working on gym equipment like treadmills, too. Lighthouse Goods Passport Holder with Airtag For his job with yacht brokerage firm [International Yacht Company,]( which has one of the largest fleets in the world, sales broker Matthew Stone is constantly jetting between California and Florida, and frequently travels around the world to visit yacht shows and scope new builds for his clients. Stone calls the Airtag passport holder by [Lighthouse Goods]( a “critical accessory” for anyone who likes the peace of mind of being able to keep track of their passport with their phone. It’s particularly valuable for those who travel frequently with younger kids (more moving parts means more items that can get lost!) Made of vegan leather, the passport holder has pockets for your vaccine card and credit cards, as well as an integrated Airtag pocket so you always know where you’ve placed (or misplaced) it. Hypervolt Go 2 by Hyperice When it comes to travel gifts that can be appreciated just as much at home as when traveling, it’s hard to top a portable percussion massager device (especially after a red-eye flight in coach). The [Hypervolt Go 2 by Hyperice]( is like your little portable massage therapist, making loose work of knotted muscles wherever you put it to action. This massage gun weighs less than two pounds and is the size of a small hair dryer, so it’s easy to stash in your luggage. Plus, it’s “excellent to use before, after or during flights as well as after a workout,” Stone says. ADVERTISEMENT [A 77,000-PERSON WAITLIST!?]( We’re always telling you the next big thing in names, trends, and ideas, so listen up: The OCA Low and High Top sneakers from [Cariuma]( are the next big thing. Made from natural rubber, organic cotton, and premium suede, they’re lightweight and breathable – handcrafted for comfort. 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They are a splurge, to put it mildly, but for the traveler who has everything except the ultimate traveler’s bag to brag about, this might be just the bucket list travel gift to blow them away. Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses Whether he’s rocking a suit by Dries Van Noten at an opening or shooting photos on safari while looking dapper in Maison Margiela, de Vleeschauwer says he always prefers a classic look. When it comes to sunglasses, that means sliding on [Ray-Ban Wayfarers](, he says, which make for a versatile and unisex travel gift. Gift the original acetate frame version to the fashion-savvy travelers in your life so they can cut the glare and work the stare, whether they’re chilling on a Caribbean beach or scouting surf spots in Bali. The style has been a classic since its invention in 1952, thanks to its clean lines and minimalist look, often replicated by cheaper ripoffs. De Vleeschauwer says he even has a bright yellow pair of Wayfarer-style sunnies in his repertoire. REI Pack Away 24 Soft Cooler Andrew Collins, author of [Ultimate Road Trips: USA & Canada,]( spends a lot of time road-tripping around North America, when he’s not jetting between his homes in Mexico City and New Hampshire. For anyone on your gift list who likes to hit the road on long trips, he says a “very high-quality soft cooler or refrigerator bag” will be most appreciated. “A soft one is best because it's easiest to carry on a plane or fold up in your checked luggage, which is important if you're flying somewhere and then taking a road trip,” Collins says. “These coolers are indispensable for road-tripping, and it's one of those items that travelers don't always think to buy for themselves before a road trip.” He points to the [REI Co-op Pack-Away 24 Soft Cooler]( as among the best ones to consider. The best part? The boxy shape makes it that much easier to wrap. ADVERTISEMENT [All ⭐Status]( Step into fall fashion the right way with [Cariuma’s]( OCA High Top Suede sneakers. 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Frequent business traveler Shraysi Tandon, who runs [Kidsy](, an online marketplace for gently used kids’ clothing, points to the [Freetoo Portable Luggage Scale]( as “cheap, light, digital and accurate,” saying it has come in handy countless times on her travels. “I bring the scale with me on all international trips, or anytime I know there will be some shopping involved,” she says. MONOS Metro Backpack With options in nylon and sustainable vegan leather, the streamlined [Monos Metro Backpack](fits neatly under the airplane seat in front of you and is the perfect hand-luggage accessory to compliment your carry-on bag when you want some added space for stuff. Slide your laptop into its dedicated zipped and padded compartment and there’s still tons of room in the backpack’s main compartment for filing away reading material, chargers, a water bottle — even stashing a hoodie to keep you warm in-flight. The backpack’s main compartment zips all the way open like a clamshell, making it super easy to lay it flat and access everything inside, almost like a mini suitcase. There’s a back pocket with a magnetic snap enclosure that attaches to the backpack, too — a great place to keep items you need to access in a hurry, like travel documents, a pen, charger or your phone. Ibex Wool-Aire Hoodie As a travel journalist, and frequent traveler, I also have a recommendation to add to the list. The [Ibex Wool Aire Hoodie]( is my go-to lightweight jacket for city and outdoor trips where I want to travel light but keep warm and comfortable on a flight and on the ground. It tucks away into its own chest pocket, making it easy to convert it into a travel pillow for myself or one of my kids when we’re en route somewhere. It’s super lightweight and I love that it’s filled with merino wool instead of down as it can endure some damp and even drizzly weather without losing its loft — keeping me warm without any bulk in my bag or on my body. COMMUNITY CORNER Where would you like to vacation in 2023? Tell us about your dream destination. [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS HERE]( EPISODE 2 NOW STREAMING! Featuring style influencer Marika B (better known as Br00klynBetty) & WOODstack IVY buyer Tianna Weatherspoon [WATCH HERE]( [TV]( | [PODCASTS]( | [NEWS]( | [FESTIVALS]( OZY is a diverse, global and forward-looking media and entertainment company focused on “the New and the Next.” OZY creates space for fresh perspectives, and offers new takes on everything from news and culture to technology, business, learning and entertainment. #OZYMedia, #TheDrop OZY Media, 800 West El Camino Mountain View, California 94040 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Read Online](