The Best Splurge-Worthy Travel Gifts

Nomatic’s new Method Carry-On Suitcase claims to hold up to 20 percent more than other carry-ons with the same exterior dimensions, allowing you to fit up to three days extra of clothing in the same size carry-on suitcase. How Nomatic engineered this feat remains a mystery, but we tested it out, and could in fact fit significantly more in this bag than another carry-on of the same size.

Frequent flyers and carry-on only travelers will appreciate that Nomatic eliminated nuts and bolts in the suitcase's design, making the bag ultra-lightweight at just 6.9 lbs. The expandable rolling suitcase is stocked with features any frequent traveler will love, including plenty of organizational pockets, an easy-clean exterior, a compression panel, and a concealed GPS tracker pocket.

When your recipient unwraps this collaboration between the boutique outdoor brand Beau Lake and legendary boat maker Hinckley, they'll discover more than just a paddleboard—they'll unbox a floating art piece. The Newport Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard captures the elegant simplicity of the classic Hinckley watercraft while incorporating contemporary performance features that will delight any paddler on your gift list. This paddleboard resembles a yacht gliding across the water with its wood-effect detailing and sleek lines.

What makes the Newport an exceptional gift is its practical luxury. Thanks to its dual-layer fusion construction and triple-reinforced rails, it delivers the performance of a rigid board with the convenience of an inflatable–ideal for recipients who live in urban spaces or love spontaneous getaways. The complete gift set includes everything they'll need for immediate adventures: a premium carbon fiber paddle, hand pump, rolling travel bag, fin, ankle leash, and repair kit.

If you have a camper, road tripper, or tailgater on your list, upgrade them to the Oyster Tempo Cooler, and they will love you forever. This innovative cooler uses trademarked technology to keep its contents cold without requiring ice. Simply load it up with cold items, and the cooler will keep them chilled for hours. Add in ice packs, and the Tempo can keep everything at the perfect temperature for days.

Tempo’s unique space-saving design gives you three times the space with nearly half the external size (it can fit 36 cans), making it perfect for trips where you don’t want to lug around a giant cooler.

Give the gift of peace and quiet this holiday with Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2. These earbuds are equipped with Active Noise Cancellation powered by the trademarked Silent Seal 2.0 technology. This technology adapts to your environment three million times per second, canceling up to twice as much noise as other headphones—drowning out plane engines or crying babies and making for a tranquil flight.

When you want to tune back in, the earbuds have premium sound quality. Wear them for working remotely (they have Google’s AI-assistant Gemini built-in) or for active pursuits (the twist-to-adjust stabilizer will lock the Pixel Buds securely in your ear, keeping them in place even for high-impact workouts).

Giving the Hestra Heated Liner Mitts is more than just gifting cozy mittens—it’s about offering the present of more time outside to someone who often has to call their day short on the ski slopes because their hands are painfully cold. Hestra’s heated mittens feature strategically positioned heated coils embedded into the backhand, delivering a sustained dose of warmth exactly where needed the most.

The temperature on these electronically heated mitts can be adjusted high, medium, or low, depending on the weather and how long you want the battery to last. The battery can last up to 10 hours on the lowest setting, keeping your recipient's hands comfortable all day. Even when the heating element is off, the shell gloves’ fleece lining keeps hands warm and cozy.

Know someone who brings their own pillow with them on plane rides, long road trips, and to every vacation rental? Give them a pillow they won’t be able to sleep without—Dagsmejan’s Functional Pillow. This small pillow is perfectly suited for travel and has a unique ergonomic u-shaped design that keeps the spine, neck, and head fully aligned, no matter how terrible the hotel bed is.

The pillow can be customized to the perfect height by removing the filling in the inner core. The removable filling effectively absorbs moisture (great for hot sleepers) and is eight times lighter than cotton, making it perfect for travel.

A travel case is essential for keeping jewelry safe and tangle-free while on the road. Give your most stylish traveler Wolf’s Caroline Zip Travel Case, a container featuring seven ring rolls, four compartments, and three necklace hooks to keep everything organized while traveling.

The best part of this travel jewelry case is hidden—it’s the trademarked LusterLoc fabric lining, which absorbs the gases that can cause tarnishing. Store your accessories in here even when you’re not traveling, and forget about it—the case can prevent tarnishing for up to 35 years.

For the person who plans their vacation around spas, give them the gift of beautiful hair with Colleen’s Rothschild Quench & Shine Travel Hair Essentials Set.

Your recipient will feel like they’re in a relaxing spa every time they use it, even if they’re in a less-than-glamorous hotel shower. This luxuriously packaged set includes travel-sized versions of the brand’s iconic shampoo, conditioner, mask, serum, styling cream, and scalp massager, all packaged in a voyager case that’s perfect for keeping everything together.

Thanks to its luxurious feel and easy packability, Cashmere is always a welcomed gift for travelers. Mott & Bow’s new Cashmere Hoodie is the perfect piece for jetsetters hoping to establish a travel uniform. This ultra-soft sweater is as comfortable as a sweatshirt, but still looks pulled together, especially when paired with jeans or nice pants.

Lightweight and pilling-resistant, the sweatshirt features a functional drawstring to adjust the hood to a custom fit, along with a rib detailing at the cuffs and bottom hem that adds polish.

If you know a die-hard Tevas fan, surprise them with the new Teva Anaya Chelsea booties. These booties combine the comfort of the brand’s classic sandals with a rugged style they can wear on trips all winter long.

These waterproof leather boots are seam-sealed to keep feet warm and dry in even the wettest conditions. Plus, they feature a soft and cozy microfiber lining that adds an extra touch of luxury.