Buying gifts for a travel-savvy partner or friend is no easy task. What can you get for the person who eschews possessions in favor of experiences, who’s always on the go and never seems to slow down? Here at GayTravel.com, we’ve come up with a list of must-have gifts that your favorite vagabond won’t even know they needed, from gadgets that make travel easier to gifts good enough to build a whole trip around. Read on to see what surprises await you in our gay gift guide for the 2019 holidays!
3-Piece Expandable Hard Spinner Luggage Set
There’s hardly anything more annoying after a long flight than trying distinguish a suitcase from dozens of nearly identical suitcases gathering at the luggage carousel. With this chic, vintage-style three-piece set hard spinner set, the gay traveler in your life will have no problem spotting their luggage from a mile away. Bonus: It’s made with thick, scratch-resistant ABS and accented with faux leather stripes.
Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Noisy airports, raucous hotels, the din of a busy city street — travelers have to deal with a range of stressful sounds in their journeys. Give the gift of peace with these wireless noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, equipped with Alexa voice control. There are cheaper noise-cancelling headphone out there, but none of them offer the same quality and performance as Bose.
Men’s Stretch Slim-Fit Travel Blazer
Opening a suitcase to find a jumbled mess of wrinkled clothing is the bane of any traveler’s existence. With this wrinkle-free stretch travel blazer from Haggar, you can be ready for dinner and cocktails in a flash. Reviewers are impressed with the blazer’s lightweight quality, which makes it ideal for vacations in hot and humid climates.
Southwest Airlines Gift Card
Here’s a surefire way to thrill the spontaneous globetrotter in your life. A gift card to Southwest Airlines gives your loved one the flexibility to decide when and where to jet off to. Southwest flies to dozens of cities in the United States and a nice selection of destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean as well. And as Southwest is the recipient of five 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, you can feel confident you’re giving a top-notch gift.
Rainbow-Colored Shoes
Planning to head somewhere fun and exciting to take part in Pride celebrations in 2020? These shoes are a not-so-subtle nod to gay pride that can be worn any time of year. Make a grand entrance at any gay bar, club, or event with these lightweight shoes.
Gay Pride Luggage Tags
Savvy travelers know that luggage tags are a must, but why settle for a boring, nondescript option when you can brighten things up with a little rainbow? A privacy flap hides your personal information and the removable strap makes it easy to attach it to luggage, backpacks, or anything else you want labeled.
Broadway Show Gift Certificate from GO DREAM
We don’t have to tell you that New York City is one of the hottest gay destinations in the United States. If your loved one has a trip to the Big Apple planned, surprise them with this gift of a Broadway show from GO DREAM. The $200 gift card comes in attractive packaging and is redeemable in the Theater District in Manhattan.
Organic Shampoo/Body Bar
This all-in-one hair, beard, and body wash bar is perfect for the no-frills traveler who doesn’t want to lug a collection of travel-sized personal care bottles around the globe. This sustainable option is long-lasting (a single bar is equal to two or three bottles of shampoo) and it’s made with essential oils and conditioning oils that don’t leave a funky residue. And the smell? Let’s just say it’s delightfully manly.
Lightweight, Collapsible Camping Chair
You don’t necessarily have to be a die-hard camper to make use of this convenient collapsible chair, which folds down and fits neatly into an easy-to-carry bag. It's useful at public parks, at movies under the stars, at outdoor performances, and even at Pride parades. It only weighs around three pounds, so it won’t add bulk to your luggage.
Best. Lesbian. Ever. Flask
We all know a lesbian we can say is hands-down the best lesbian ever — why not show our admiration with this amazing flask she can take along on her travels? This stainless steel flask holds 6 ounces and is curved to fit snugly in pockets.
Sleep Eye Mask with Travel Pouch
A quality eye mask is a must for frequent travelers, and this kit is perfect for catching a few z’s while in transit. Unlike some other masks, this one is made to be durable, snug, and as dark as can be, and its shape allows you to blink while the mask is on. It even comes with a travel pouch and a pair of ear plugs to complete the package.
Eco-Friendly Reusable Straws
As plastic straw bans make their way to some of our favorite destinations (no complaints, of course), travelers may find themselves with a nice tropical cocktail and nothing to drink it with. Be a hero to your fellow travelers with these eco-friendly collapsible stainless steel straws, which even come with their own case and cleaning brush. The keychain guarantees you’ll have them with you whenever you need them.
22-Piece Fidget Toys Set
Every trip has its dull or stressful moments. Flights get canceled, buses are late, or rooms aren’t ready for check-in. Instead of gnashing their teeth, travelers can take out their frustrations with this 22-piece fidget toy set, which includes stretchy strings, stress balls, and a magic cube, among other toys. The set is also great for any fidgety kids along for family vacations.
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