Valentine’s Day Gifts for Travel Lovers

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It’s Valentine’s Day. Again. Assuming you have someone to share it with, you probably either love this day because you can shower each other with proclamations of your shared desire and bask in the holiday cheer. Or…you get nervous about Valentine’s Day because picking out the perfect gift has never been your strongest personality trait. Don’t worry, me either. And if your partner loves travel, it can be even more challenge. They probably already have 17 country scratch-off maps. AND LIKE YEAH A FULLY FINANCED TRIP TO BORA BORA WOULD BE SMASHING BUT WHO HAS THE MONEY FOR THAT?? But again, don’t worry. I have your back on the best ORIGINAL Valentine’s Day gifts for travel lovers!

If you don’t participate in gift giving, more power to ya. It ain’t all about the material things in life, FOR SURE. But. Gifts are lovely, and both giving and receiving are valid love languages. If you want to give gifts buuuut don’t want to spend any money, check out my Free Gifts for Travelers post (coming soon!).

Original Valentine’s Day Gifts for Travel Lovers

But if you don’t mind spending a few -reasonable- dollas for your main squeeze, let’s dive into this Valentine’s Day gifts for travel lovers guide!

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1. Plane/Train Tickets

Le DUHHH everyone loves being whisked away to a new place. I know what you’re thinking. You’re already starting to skip ahead to number 2. But HEAR ME OUT. Travel lovers love travel. It doesn’t have to be a first class flight to Qatar. Keep an eye on flight deals and try to find a fun sounding destination for the low low. I personally like to use sites like SecretFlying and TravelPirates to find pricing mistakes and error fares. Then you can spend the next few weeks/months planning the itinerary together!

You can also use just a general search on Kayak or something to find the cheapest destinations from your airport and visit whichever is cheapest! On the flip side, if you live somewhere with train access, it’s a fun and affordable way (depending on your country) to see a brand new place – and you don’t even have to get felt up at TSA! Score.

2. Digital Photo Album

Buuuut we can’t all whip out fresh tickets somewhere. So get ready for the next best thing – reliving your favorite moments together from past travels! Cuz let’s face it. You probably have a TON of photos together from your travels. And you probably never look at them again after you take them.

It’s sad, but true.

But it doesn’t have to be! Round up some of your favorite moments together and upload them to a digital photo display! I’ll link one of my favorite sleek digital photo albums below!

To spice it up even more, recreate some of those favorite moments! Cook a meal from your favorite destination, play some music from that region, and cuddle up for a good international film after! Super cute. Works every time.

3. Instant Photo Printer

Or, for partners that are more into physical photos, get them an instant printer! Same concept, but you can put the pictures in a real photo album if you want! Give your future kids something to flip through when you’re old, yanno? My favorite instant printer is the KODAK Smile Instant Printer.

There are tons of color, and super easy to use! All you need is the printer paper and a bluetooth connection. The quality is amazing, and you can edit your photos right from your phone with the Kodak Smile app and print it out in seconds! (Or you can use the free Lightroom phone app, whichever works best for you!).

4. Camera Gear

Speakiiing of pictures. You know what’s another bunch of amazing Valentine’s Day gifts for travel lovers? Camera gear. Yeah yeah I’m a blogger so I like taking tons of pictures, but I think travel also makes everyone a bit into a photographer. Even for the most basic level of camera users, you can level up your photography with phone attachments! Here are some of my favorite camera and photography gadgets! You can even go out on the town and play around with them together!

• Ring Light Phone Attachment
• Wide Angle Phone Attachment
• Telescope, Fisheye, and Wide Angle Phone Attachment
• Udemy online photography class (options for DSLR, phone, and even editing programs!)
• Seagate Portable 1TB Hard Drive
• GoPro Hero 8 Bundle
• DJI Mavic 2 Drone

5. Packed Weekend Bag

Okay, so you can’t go anywhere for the holiday, but a some of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for travel lovers include reminding your significant other about upcoming travel gifts! For those of you with unorganized boo, the perfect gift would be a packed weekend bag! I’ll list my favorite bags below with links, but in general try to pick a bag that is both their style and also enough room to serve as both a carry-on AND can completely hold everything needed for a 2-4 day trip!

And now that we have some bag options squared away, lets talk about the contents on the inside. You can either choose to use packing cubes or not (I personally always choose packing cubes), but you should pre-equip the bag with all of these essentials like basic toiletries, a battery pack, hand sanitize, sunscreen, and all that fun stuff! I won’t list them all out, but definitely check out this carry-on checklist by Amanda from PT Passages to make sure you don’t forget anything!

Then to top it off, include a gift card to their favorite clothing store so they can pick out a new outfit or two for your next weekend getaway together!

6. E-Reader

If you can’t immediately travel, then the next best thing (at least for me) is READING. It’s like traveling without even leaving your house. My e-reader of choice is the Kindle Paperwhite, because there is no screen glare and the battery lasts forever. Plus, there is now a waterproof version (though I haven’t test-driven that one)!

I mean, an e-reader is an amazing gift for anyone any time, but it is one of the best Valentine’s gifts for travel lovers because you can load the e-reader with some of their favorite travel books! ANDDD, pro-tip reader to reader here, I would recommend loading it with books about your next travel destinations! I have a few book lists based on a few destinations that I have been to – in case y’all are headed there soon!

• Books by Cuban authors
• Books by Singaporean authors
• and Books by Native American authors

7. Jewelry from a Favorite Country

Word of warning. Only attempt this if you are SUREEEE of your partner’s jewelry tastes. That said, jewelry and accessories one of my favorite souvenirs when I travel. Every time I wear a hat or necklace I bought on vacation, I am reminded of the fun memories there. So take your partner back to memory lane with a fun locally handmade item to bring travel to the jewelry box!

If you aren’t quite sure their style, enlist the help of their friends to snoop around!

I don’t know your significant other’s favorite country, but here are some of my favorite jewelry and accessory shops around the world!

• First Nations Canada – Little Shiny Wolf
• Ghana – CryztalStyles
• Iceland – Lava Rock Reykjavik
• Mexico – Morena Corazon
• Peru – Artisans of Inti
• Portugal – Fankikas

8. Staycation Date

This is going to sound radical, but you don’t have to travel to travel. Be a tourist in your own city! While it may seem like a “waste” to book a hotel room within driving distance of your house, it truly does make such a difference. Plan out a whole day (or weekend!) in your city or a nearby neighboring city, the same way you wold do in another country.

Book a cooking class, look up a play or comedy show, and dress up for your staycation! It’s a great way to try out those restaurants you’ve been meaning to try but…never get around to! If you’re stuck on ideas, book a fun Airbnb Experience!

9. Getaway House

Andd on that note. Truly one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for travel lovers is the gift of a getaway. But in these sense – A TRUE GETAWAY. Like, as in, off the grid.

Let me introduce to you : Getaway House.

If you happen to live in the United States of America, then you are in luck! These little tiny cabins are a retreat away from your busy lives. They will allow you to reconnect with your partner in a totally different way, away from all the distractions of the everyday. I have a complete Getaway Cabin Review post here (with a discount code!) if you are interested in staying!

If you don’t live in the US, thennn just rent a tiny cabin for the weekend and recreate the off-grid life on your own!

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Travel Lovers Conclusion

Hopefully, price tags don’t matter as much as the thought behind the gift. And these gifts require you to REALLY think about your partner’s wants, needs, and interests. Plus, these gifts are unique and fun! This Valentine’s Day, I hope you and your romantic interest have a great time celebrating your love and appreciation for each other, no matter where you are in the world!

Orrr…if you don’t have a significant other to love up on this February 14th, check out my post on the best destinations for a Galentine’s/Gentletine’s Day Getaway to reconnect with you best buds!

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