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The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers | Travel

The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers | Travel

Not sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have plenty of ideas for a last-minute present.

Our carefully chosen selection of travel-inspired gifts ranges from the practical to the indulgent, with great books for the armchair traveller and outdoor gear for the active.

Maybe a cool new suitcase for weekends away would suit, or a stylish eco wash kit designed for travel? For those who have it all, perhaps opt for an experience to remember. Vouchers for vineyard visits, hotel breaks or afternoon tea may hit the spot. Happy shopping … and happy holidays!


Travel books

The Joy of Quiet Places

In this era of overtourism, give the gift of 180 peaceful escapes in this Lonely Planet book.

£22.99
lonelyplanet.com

Why We Travel

One for mindful travellers: Ash Bhardwaj asks what motivates us to venture out into the world and how we can do it better.

£20
guardianbookshop.com

The Tree Atlas

Matthew Collins’ book spotlights 50 amazing trees, ideal for armchair adventurers as well as those who want to visit them in the wild.

£35
lonelyplanet.com

The Balkan Kitchen

Irina Janakievska weaves together recipes, anecdotes and beautiful photography from her Balkan homeland.

£24.30
guardianbookshop.com

Cold Kitchen: A Year of Culinary Journeys

Caroline Eden reflects on past global adventures and cooks recipes from her travels.

£17.09
guardianbookshop.com

Lamb’s London

Fans of the hit spy show Slow Horses will love Herb Lester’s map and guide to Jackson Lamb’s London.

£12
herblester.com


Gift vouchers for getaways

National Trust

National Trust’s Hardwick Hall. Photograph: ImagesBV/Alamy

Treat a couple to a day out with the National Trust’s Unboxed gift experience, which includes entry to an NT property, parking and a cream tea.

£50
nationaltrust.org.uk

The Wine Garden of England

A tour of Gusbourne vineyard.

These new gift vouchers allow recipients to choose one of eight Kent vineyards to visit for a discounted tour and tasting, with options including Chapel Down and Gusbourne.

From £40
winegardenofengland.co.uk

Kip Hideaways

Kip Hideaways Wilderness Cabins in Oban.

These beautiful gift cards can be put towards a self-catering escape in any of the collection’s 200-plus UK cabins and cottages.

From £50
kiphideaways.com

The Retreat Company

These vouchers are valid for selected workshops and retreats, from art to yoga.

From £25
theretreatcompany.com

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