Personalized Travel Gifts for Your Favorite Jet-Setter in 2025

Benefits

Unique and Memorable

Each trip becomes more memorable when it is marked by moments of remembering a special occasion or a gift from a special person.

As the recipient opens a passport, lifts a piece of luggage, or stows a travel bag, they will reflect on the memorable occasion and get even more pleasure.

You could even personalize the gift to a certain key destination, making the trip itself more memorable in years to come.

Versatile Usage

Travel gifts are great for major journeys but are often very useful as everyday items. Whether using a travel bag during a commute, a personalized tag for a gym bag, or a passport cover as a billfold, the right gift will lend itself to more than one situation.

Gifting Perfection

Personalized travel gifts are suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and promotions – perhaps even to celebrate a first big trip or a journey to a bucket-list location.

Compatibility

These gifts go well with high-end luggage and elevate the style of budget items. They are often designed to work with travel gadgets, mobile tech items, and stand up to the added rigors of travel, such as luggage handling, stowing overhead or below seating, and getting caught in unexpected weather at your destination.

Boosts Travel Morale

Some parts of any journey can get burdensome, annoying, or frustrating, but a personalized travel item can trigger a pleasant memory, or even give a boost to a person’s sense of style and confidence.

These little boosts can distinguish between a frustrating disaster trip, and an adventure packed with stories and laughter.

Innovative Design Options

Personalization can be achieved with engraving, stamping, embossing, color and design options, and sometimes even custom work.

Environmentally Friendly

Travel can be environmentally costly, so choosing eco-friendly options can help to reduce the overall impact.

Compatibility with Various Accessories

Many items pair well together, making it possible to mix and match items into a set of travel gifts that each complement the others. Consider custom luggage tags on a travel bag, with a sleek laptop sleeve tucked away inside it, each matching the others as a set. Elegance and sophistication are easily achieved with stylish compatibility.

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How to Choose

To make sure you choose the right gift from the side range of items and personalization options, consider some of the suggestions below and apply them to the person you’re buying for. The gift should suit both you as the giver, and the recipient as the receiver and user of the item.

Recipient's Travel Style

Different types of travelers need different items and features. A backpacker, for example, wants lightweight, compact items that are secured away in accessible ways.

A luxury traveler though, might want to bring more items, knowing that their baggage allowance is higher, porters will do the carrying, and there will be lots of room in the suite to place and use the items.

Then there is the business traveler, who will want to keep things professional and efficient, but might want a few touches from home, or added comfort items, along for the trip as well.

Functionality and Usefulness

Make sure the items you choose are durable enough for travel. An elegant clutch might suit an evening out, but it probably isn’t a great choice for a travel gift.

Something easy to carry, large enough to fit the needed items, and made to stand up to accidental knocks, bumps, and other travel hazards – that’s more what you’re probably looking for. If it can be compact and serve more than one function on the trip, that’s even better.

Security First

Consider items with RFID-blocking technology, to keep credit card and other data safe withing the bag or pocket. TSA-approved locks, and even secret pockets, will keep money and valuables more secure from more traditional thieves, as well.

Local Languages

“Handle with care” might not mean anything to a baggage handler in a foreign country, but if the same request were written in the local language, you would be more likely to communicate it successfully.

Regional Power Adapters

There are around 15 types of plug sockets in the world, so if the traveler you have in mind frequents many different countries and regions, you may want to include a universal power adaptor.

If the traveler usually sticks to one or two other areas though, an adaptor suited to a specific area might be smaller and lighter, making it a better choice. This is a great add-on to include with a travel bag or electronics-related item, like a laptop or tablet sleeve.

Climate Consideration

Consider a stylish, personalized water bottle for someone who travels to hot climates, or a lightweight, compact thermos for someone spending time in frigid weather.

Personal Preferences

What does your traveler like to do when on the move? An eReader case might be a great choice for one, or a leather-bound journal and upscale pen for another.

Taste

Consider the style of the recipient. Choose minimalist gifts for the minimalist, something classic for traditional types, and intuitive, intelligent tech for the gadget lover.

Memorability Factor

Sometimes, it's about the memories more than the journey. A custom scratch-off world map where travelers can mark the countries they've visited adds a personal touch to their adventures and serves as a lasting memento.

Memory-evoking

Gifts can evoke memories of past special occasions, to be remembered on the trip, or they can be tied to a particular trip to be bring that back to mind later. You might even personalize a gift to evoke memories of you to a loved one while you are far apart.

Size and Portability

For many travelers, compactness and light weight are key factors. For nearly all travelers, portability is a must.

Maintenance & Care

Travel items should be easy to clean and maintain – there might not be easy access to specialist cleaners when on the move, and most travelers won’t want to carry such things along with them.

However, a personalized microfiber towel might be a great add-on gift, allowing for occasional care during travel, without adding noticeable weight or bulk to the baggage.

Budget

From small, lower-cost items like luggage tags, passport holders, or tablet sleeves, to larger items like laptop cases and travel bags, there are items to fit almost any budget.

Adding some personalization to a lower priced gift often brings more meaning and value than spending the same overall amount on a more expensive, but generic option.

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Types

Within the category of travel gifts, there are several types and subtypes.

Travel Totes

Travel totes are spacious, fashionable bags suited to casual travel or stowed in other baggage for use at the destination.

They are not very secure from professional thieves, but their open top design makes them very convenient for inexpensive items like travel snacks, reading materials for the trip, or that sweater for over-cooled airplanes or travel lounges.

Backpacks

Usually, quite a casual look, backpacks are specialized for travel, offering a hands-free, comfortable way to hold considerable weight. However, they carry this weight behind the back, which can mean the pack is out of sight, increasing the risk of certain types of theft.

Duffel Bags

Duffel bags are great for quickly packing items that don’t need hard-case structure or stability. For basic clothing and other soft items, an additional, padded case is needed for a breakable electronic device like a laptop or tablet.

If there is a need to keep the wrinkles at bay, a garment bag is a better choice, but for casual trips – or if the traveler doesn’t mind hitting the ironing board once at the hotel – duffels are simple, easy, and available in very stylish designs.

Travel Wallets

Offering everything the traveler might need on a daily basis – like credit cards, driving license, and perhaps some cash – the travel wallet often includes other features, like RFID-blocking technology, room for additional cash or cards, or even a passport slot.

Rolling Luggage

Especially if the contents are on the heavy side, a rolling bag will take the weight and stress of the trip way, way down. Easily gliding alongside as the traveler makes their way down the concourse, or through the lobby, a rolling bag allows attention and effort to stay on more pleasant things than hauling the luggage.

Toiletry Bags

Keep toiletries in order and add some elegance to daily care with a stylish, sophisticated toiletry bag. Not only does this keep certain items organized during the travel itself, it works well to keep hotel bathrooms tidy, and to add a feeling of luxury to even modest travel lodgings.

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Alternatives

Some items might seem almost – but not quite – the thing you’re looking for. Here are some examples of items and alternatives that might tip the scales from a “maybe” to a “yeah, that’s the one!”

Travel Journal

In order to really reduce the weight and potential bulk of a traditional leather travel journal, consider a digital version in a personalized leather sleeve.

Notes, reading, and even emergency contact information can all fit in one lightweight, elegant item – and best of all, it can be used over many trips, allowing for reminiscence and comparison even while on a new adventure.

Engraved Luggage Tags

Consider digital luggage trackers instead of (or in addition to) traditional luggage tags. These allow the traveler to know where bags are during the trip, add security, and promote peace of mind… all without adding any perceptible weight or volume.

Personalized Passport Holder

Add some security, tech appeal, and elegance to any trip with a personalized passport holder equipped with added RFID-blocking technology. You might even want to add a tracking chip to reduce the chances of it getting irretrievably lost.

Custom-made Travel Jewelry

Rather than a generic piece of jewelry, or a medical alert bracelet, why not customize an elegant piece of jewelry with important information in case of need?

Include medical alerts (such as allergies) or even emergency contact numbers, so you can be notified immediately if there is an emergency, and the traveler cannot contact you due to illness or injury.

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Post Purchase Considerations

Accuracy of Personalization

Sometimes, our brains ignore a typo or other error because we know what something is supposed to say. It is always best to have someone else proofread any personalization instructions to ensure accuracy.

Double-check spelling too, so you don’t send a “Jeffery” engraving to someone who spells it “Jeffrey.” This is the most common type of error. Double-check the font, too, to ensure it suits the gift's style and the personalization content.

Delivery Timing

Personalization increases the delivery time to various degrees, depending on the item and the complexity of the customization. It is always best to shop early and to check delivery estimates on product detail pages and at checkout.

During certain holidays, delivery can also be delayed due to courier volume. Our estimates are usually quite accurate though, and we offer expedited shipping options for added peace of mind.

Material and Quality Concerns

We personalize items using techniques best suited to the material in question, thereby maintaining the high quality of the materials and construction of the item itself.

Gift's Appeal

Almost everyone appreciates the added thought and preparation that goes into personalizing an item. If you are unsure about putting a sentiment on an item, perhaps choose their name instead. If their name on a laptop case or travel bag might be perceived as too much information to display in public, consider initials.

If still in doubt, check with someone close to that person – their advice can be a great guide to you.

Personalization Limitations

Certain items only have so much space to put a personal design, but we provide clear limitations to the length of message possible, so you don’t need to worry.

If what you want to say is too long for an item, and you need some help, contact our customer service team for advice on how to shorten it to a feasible size.

Return and Exchange Issues

Once an item is personalized, it is normally not eligible for return or exchange unless there is a defect in materials or manufacturing, or if we made some mistake in the personalization. Therefore, you must check your personalization instructions carefully to avoid any errors.

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FAQs

What types of personalization options are available?

We offer personalization suitable to each item or material. You may add names, dates, destinations, personal messages or sentiments.

How long does it take for personalization?

Usually, personalization takes between 2-5 business days, with certain items taking slightly longer.

Are there any limitations on the number of characters or words I can add?

The number of characters or words is limited by the size of the item and the limitations of the technique used on a particular item – see individual product descriptions for details.

Do you offer international shipping?

Yes, we ship all products Internationally.

Can I see a preview of my personalized item before it ships?

We will contact you about your personalization request before we engrave, to ensure you’re happy with it.

How do I care for my personalized travel gift?

Care instructions are included with the gift and can also be found on individual product descriptions.

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Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our article on picking a personalized gift for the jet-setter in your life.

If you have any questions or comments, contact us at info@vonbaer.com, or leave them in the comments.

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Author: Albert Varkki

Albert Varkki is the co-founder of Von Baer. He understands leather products as a consumer, supplier, and a manufacturer, helping you with the inside knowledge you need, to choose the perfect leather product for you.

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