Editor’s picks: Holiday gift guide for travellers 2023
Disclaimer: These products were selected by the editing team based on personal preferences and what they perceive will add value to readers. These picks are not sponsored or part of a paid partnership.
The editorial team at PAX Tech and PAX International is getting into the holiday spirit with a fun and informative gift guide for travellers. As travellers ourselves, we know it can be difficult to know what the traveller in your life wants or needs for the holidays—especially when it comes down to what they can fit in their hand luggage. We’ve made it easy with these fun and practical gift suggestions that can elevate the travel experience.
AirSure personal air purification system
The AirSure air purification system is a great holiday gift for the avid traveller who wants to maximize comfort inflight. This system works to clean the air you breathe by drawing in the air around you, filtering it, and expelling it up past the face in a shield-like formation. The best part is the various aromas you can choose from, making the air on the plane smell fresh and pleasurable for the entire flight.
The Airsure personal air purification system
La Fabrique Christmas Box
A scrumptious gift that can be enjoyed over the holidays while the traveller in your life is home, La Fabrique Cookies are a decadent and delicious option. Available in a variety of flavours, from Dulce de Leche to Matcha Tea White Chocolate. The Christmas Box is perfect as a hosting gift or to bring as a holiday party favour, offering 10 cookies in different flavours.
Air Base Suitcase (Size S+)
Travellers are always on the hunt for the next great suitcase and the holiday season is the perfect time to refresh their baggage ahead of the New Year. For the pro traveller who does carry-on only, the Air Base Trolley S+ from Travelite is ideal. It’s got a hard shell available in four colours (anthracite, blue, champagne and lilac) making it durable and easy to clean. The large front pocket with multiple compartments is valuable to business travellers or digital nomads.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Perfect for a festive holiday gift exchange or a hosting gift, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky has a rare, signature taste. The brand says only one in 10,000 casks make the cut, and the immense depth of flavour is unmatched. This one is best served neat.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
The Leihōkū Collection from NOHO Home and Hawaiian Airlines
The recent collaboration between Hawaiian Airlines and NOHO Home produced the exclusive line of inflight amenities found in the Leihōku Collection. From packable microfiber beach towels with beautiful designs to stylish luggage tags, this collection has something that every traveller needs.
Fabric luggage tags in the Kilo and Lele designs
EK Luxe Jewelry Organizer
Dive into the luxury market for the holidays and get the traveller in your life the packing solution they didn’t know they needed: the EK Luxe Jewelry Organizer. This item, available at the Emirates Official Store, is the best way to pack necklaces and other delicate accessories for travel to avoid damaging them or tangling them.
True Lemon Original Lemonade 5-Pack Hydration Kit from True Citrus
Hydration is the key to staying healthy and feeling your best while travelling. This holidays season, give the gift of hydration to the jetsetter in your life with the True Lemon Original Lemonade 5-Pack Hydration Kit from True Citrus. The 10-calorie drink mix is made with clean and simple ingredients, naturally sweetened with Stevia and a touch of sugar. The kit contains five boxes, with 10 packets per box, allowing travellers to take this hydration solution with them in their suitcases.
Premix from Bottega SpA
Make serving drinks easy on the host over the holidays by bringing a Premix from Bottega SpA as a hosting gift. The Lemon Spritz and Negroni Premix come in beautiful bottles and are made with the skillful mixing of Bottega products. It’s like serving a freshly prepared drink, without the work.
Lemon Spritz is bubbly and refreshing with a low alcohol content
Barista Cup 30-Pack for coffee lovers
For the coffee lover in your life, give the gift that keeps on giving. A 30-pack of Barista Cup coffee contains 30 cups and 30 sachets of coffee, making it easy to craft the perfect brew with a busy schedule. To make a cup, you just pour hot water in the cup and add a sachet of coffee grounds; they release oils and crema to create a delicious blend.
Holiday Hygiene Bundle White Glo
Ensure your loved one is photo-ready this holiday season with teeth whitening and oral hygiene products from White Glo. The Holiday Hygiene Bundle is a deal that includes Gum Health Toothpaste, a Bamboo Toothbrush, a pack of Eco-Flossers, a Mouthwash & Eco-Refill and a White Glo Green Cosmetic Bag. The traveller in your life can take these sustainable items with them in the cosmetic bag anywhere in the world.
Beemster cheese
Travellers might already have enjoyed the taste of Beemster’s cheese onboard a flight from the Netherlands with KLM. If they’re a cheese lover, purchasing the brand’s cheese, from a farm in North Holland, is a delicious surprise. Beemster’s cheese also makes a great gift for a host—or buy it for yourself and feature it on a holiday charcuterie board.
Beemster cheese
Heineken classics
Bring Heineken home for the holidays, either as a gift to a loved one returning from abroad or as a lovely gift to the host. This brand has a long, rich history and prides itself on a natural brewing process. There are also non-alcoholic options available, so there’s something for everyone.
O.R.S Hydration Tablets from Clinova
It’s no secret that staying hydrated during a flight is the key to preventing jet lag and this gift idea makes it easier for travellers to remain hydrated without drinking as much water. O.R.S Hydration Tablets from Clinova are easy to carry with you and take while travelling. They provide the same hydration level as drinking five glasses as water. This is a great stocking stuffing or add on to another gift item.
O.R.S Hydration Tablets from Clinova
Fig with Nuts from Nutty Nuts
For friends of family members who love sweets but prefer healthy choices or have dietary restrictions, Fig with Nuts from Nutty Nuts is a great stocking stuffer. Trade in the typical chocolates and candies for a wholesome, handmade treat containing almonds, pistachios, cashews, figs, raisins and sugar. It is keto-friendly, gluten-free and contains no added preservatives.
Little Liquor Box from Lockdown Liquor & Co.
Giving frequent travellers bottles of their favourite liquors for the holidays can prove difficult when they have limited space or may be travelling with a carry on. The Little Liquor Box from Lockdown Liquor & Co. is a fun way to provide a variety of their favourites in a compact, portable box.
Holiday Cheers - 3 Flavours of 4700 BC Popcorn
Give someone special a sweet treat this holiday season. 4700BC Popcorn is an inflight favourite (it became available onboard Air India earlier this year) and attendees at WTCE will remember the company’s snack bar at the event. The brand has a lineup of holiday-themed treats in adorable packaging, including the Holiday Cheers gift set which features three delicious popcorn flavours: Chocolate, Cheese and Caramel.
Crafthouse Cocktails Classic Variety Pack
Long-time friends and industry professionals Matt Lindner and Charles Joly joined forces to bring forth this craft cocktail brand that makes pre-made drinks for inflight enjoyment, but also makes the ideal gift! Perfect for the friend who isn’t a mixologist but loves an expertly crafted cocktail over the holidays.
