15 best gifts for travelers under $100 for 2023
08.12.2023 - 15:53
/ lonelyplanet.com
If you have someone in your life who is obsessed with travel, whether they love adventures in exotic far-flung locations or even just taking weekend breaks close to home, you're sure to find something in this list that will make their trip easier. From luggage tracking devices to items that will make flying in coach feel like business class, these gifts for under $100 should suit your favorite explorer no matter where they end up.
Recommended by Glenn van der Knijff, Lonely Planet production controller
(1 for $39 or a 4-pack for $99)
With so much lost luggage in recent years, Apple Air Tags are a great way to see where your travel items are. I was gifted a set for my last birthday and used them to keep track of our luggage on a recent holiday.
Recommended by Sasha Brady, Lonely Planet digital editor
$110
These sheepskin slippers are all over my TikTok and Instagram feeds and for good reason — they’re so cozy, like little hugs for your feet. I don’t like wearing shoes or sneakers on airplanes but I would never go barefoot so these UGG slippers, which kind of look like regular footwear, are the answer if I want to be comfy on my flight without looking sloppy.
They come in sizes for men, women and children and can be used indoors and outdoors. They’re handy too for padding around your hotel room, or even camping.
Recommended by Fionnuala McCarthy, Lonely Planet editorial director
$32
Any regular traveler will appreciate this Bluehills Soft Travel Blanket Pillow. It’s multipurpose as it folds up inside a case to be a pillow too. It has a hand luggage belt, so can be attached to a carry-on or backpack. Ultra lush and comforting, it comes in a variety of neutral colors.
Melissa Yeager, Lonely Planet senior editor
$98–128
Some trips, like a journey on a small aircraft or a multiday catamaran cruise, require a soft-sided bag. I bought this weekender bag for one such trip and two years later, I still love it. In fact, a bottle of wine broke inside during one of my trips this year and it cleaned up easily, endearing me to it even more. I already have preordered another: the Barbie pink edition in the mini size that fits more easily under the seat in front of you inflight.
Recommended by Sarah Stocking, Lonely Planet digital editor
$50
Full disclosure, I've wanted one of these sleep masks for a very long time. Silk is an anti-aging material, absorbing significantly less moisture than cotton – particularly important on an airplane – and it also reduces friction, so it glides along your skin instead of pulling around those sensitive eye areas. Also, it keeps out all the light, making sure your sleep is as refreshing as airplane sleep can possibly be. For an added bonus, get the pillowcase too. Store it in your