This year (and every year since marrying my husband 16 years ago!) has been filled with travel. I’m always trying and testing new items while also going back to old favorites. If you’re shopping for a jet-setter, I’ve rounded up my tried-and-true favorite travel items. These make wonderful gifts for husbands, wives, friends, siblings, or in-laws!
And don’t miss my other gift guides to help you complete your holiday shopping! You can find the full roundup here.
10 Tried-And-True Travel Gifts in 2026
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Toiletry Bag: This Lenora hanging travel toiletry bag has come with me everywhere over the last year. I love how much it holds and how well it keeps everything organized. Use code: SARAHTUCKER15 for 15% off!
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Fun Luggage Tag: When it comes to luggage tags, Smathers & Branson is always a favorite shopping destination. From cheeky sayings to a favorite place or alma mater, there’s something for everyone. This is a well-received and useful gift, as it helps your luggage stand out when it’s coming off the baggage carousel.
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A Great Travel Outfit: You all know I love Rhone so much for travel, and now JB has a set he can’t live without as well. Give us anything DreamGlow for her or Dreamstate for him! Save 20% with code: STUCKER20.
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Noise-Canceling Earbuds: These make a great stocking stuffer for the traveler. They come with a couple of different sizes, so they’re sure to fit your recipient’s ears comfortably.
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Family Passport Holder: I gifted my husband this family passport holder last year for Christmas. I had our family name engraved on it, which was such a nice touch. It holds our passports, Global Entry cards, tickets, currency, etc. I jokingly call it JB’s man purse, but as the keeper of passports when traveling, he loves it! It keeps everything so organized and easy to reach. Pro tip: I also place these vinyl stickers with our initials on the outside of our passports so we can quickly divvy them out during customs. Save with code: SARAHTUCKER10.
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Target Travel Backpack: Years later, my husband still loves this 35L travel backpack from Target. The boys have now upgraded to this one as well, happy that it holds a soccer ball!
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Quality Luggage: I’m a Carl Friedrik superfan when it comes to luggage. Over the years, I’ve tried so many brands, but nothing quite compares to these pieces. I’ve brought this carry-on on every trip over the last two years, and I’ve never had a more well-made piece of luggage. Ever. So I splurged on the matching trunk earlier this year, and I absolutely love it! They are an investment, but you won’t have to panic-buy new luggage before a trip or worry about a wheel potentially falling off. Trust me, I’ve been in that position before!
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Travel Containers: After years of use, I still love the Cadence Capsules for traveling. They’re leakproof and magnetic, and they allow me to use all my same skincare products even when I’m away.
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A Great Travel Bag for Her: I sing this bag’s praises all the time. The color, the quality, the design—it’s all so good. There’s also the option to personalize it for your recipient. Just be sure to order this now if you’re doing any embroidery, as that takes some extra time to arrive. 10/10 would absolutely recommend this gift!
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Tickets & Trips: The very best gifts we’ve given our kids have been tickets and trips. The anticipation is half the fun! One Christmas morning, we surprised them with a ski trip leaving the very next day, and another Christmas morning, we gave them Premier League tickets and a trip to London. They were all hits, and we loved them just as much as they did!
2026 Gift Guides for Everyone
From practical travel essentials to unforgettable experiences, these are some of my favorite gifts to give (and receive!). I hope this roundup inspires you to find something special for the travelers on your list this holiday season. And if you’re still shopping, don’t forget to browse all of my holiday gift guides, including little luxuries for everyone on your list, special gifts for her, and thoughtful ideas she’ll actually love. I’ll continue sharing new ideas throughout the season!
