UTD’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

It's that time of year again! We're feeling the holiday spirit and keeping our eyes peeled for that perfect gift. We compiled a list of gifts we love that will bring some cheer to your favorite traveler - or yourself!

The holidays are also a beautiful opportunity to support small, local, women-owned, and/or Black-owned businesses. Check out the UTD Team's Supporting Black Business Guide for more shopping inspiration!

Travel Itself

It sounds obvious, but what better gift for someone who loves to travel than an amazing trip? We've discussed before that the sustained happiness from new experiences is not only an incredibly memorable and personal gift, but it’s also one that really just keeps on giving. Our team can help with gift certificates, starting a trip, and/or designing a printable note to wrap. Click here to get started!

National Park Pass

Exploring a lot of the national parks? Gift a National Park Pass so your loved ones have their park fees covered for the year! Seniors are also eligible for Lifetime Passes.

Get Crafty

Etsy is an incredible corner of the Internet. It’s such a great source to find something unique and tailored to your loved ones. Examples include a travel scarf with secret passport pocket, customized travel themed jewelry, scratch-off maps, or personalized passport holders and luggage tags. Browse and find some artsy inspiration. You can even reach out to the artists and crafters to come up with something completely one-of-a-kind.

Mask Accessories

Masks are still a reality for travel right now, so might as well do them in style. In addition to fun and stylish masks themselves, we love these travel bags for them. This list has other masks, mask chains, and accessories too.

Packing Cubes

These are single-handedly THE most recommended item from the UTD team. One of our consultants, Corinne, noted, “I buy them in different colors so if I am stopping first for a few days somewhere, I only have to take out a specific color. I tell all my clients about them! If for any reason my suitcase is overweight, I open the suitcase and can carry one of the cubes if need be (happened to me in Europe actually).” Both Veken and EagleCreek are brands the team love.

Shoe bags

A perfect addition to the packing cubes: shoe bags. Your frequent traveler will be able to keep any extra pairs they travel with contained and protect the rest of their belongings.

International Snack Boxes

Companies like Universal Yums, MunchPak, and SnackCrate curate subscription boxes with snacks from all over the world. Gift a box or short-term subscription so your loved one can taste a variety of international treats without ever leaving home.

Compression Socks

Socks are a holiday staple! Compression socks help with circulation to prevent aches and are perfect for long flights. We love Bombas' business model which donates a pair to the homeless community for every pair purchased.

Photo Books & Gifts

Websites like Shutterfly and MPix let you customize your own photo book, as well as countless other fun photo projects! Customize a gift with photos from a past trip, or even gift certificate so they'll be able to create the perfect memento after an upcoming trip.

Whether you’re browsing for yourself or a loved one, we hope this served as some holiday inspiration. As always, our team is available to help with any adventures this holiday season and in the new year!

Written by the UTD Team
Uniglobe Travel Designers is a minority, women owned, award-winning, full service travel management company specializing in both corporate and leisure travel. This article was a collaborative effort from our team.