Most people assume that buying a travel related gift is easy because every travel related article can become a gift. While that in essence is true, there is one small flaw in that assumption: There are different kinds of travelers.

THE BUSINESS MAN/ WOMAN:

This is the guy who heads out to a location for the sole purpose of doing business. He/she usually carries only the requisite amount of things he requires for that duration of time.

THE FAMILY TRAVELER:

Families travel a little differently from individual travelers. This is particularly important to note if they have small children. The kind of activities that they participate in are the ones that are safe for children. You will also notice that the grownups have to pack for the children too. That changes the kind of luggage they carry and how they pack.

THE LUXURY TRAVELER:

Some people love to travel in luxury. They will book 5 star resorts and luxury cruises. These travelers usually travel with suitcase/trolley bag which houses their luggage. Just because they stay in a luxury resort does not however mean that they don’t indulge in activities outside the hotel.

THE BACKPACKER:

The backpacker is usually on a budget. They pack everything into a backpack (hence the name) and try to conserve as much space as possible. It also helps them be mobile, get off the beaten track and see places that most conventional tours don’t take people to.

Once you know which category the gift recipient falls in, it is so much easier to select a gift. The only issue that will come in the foreground however is the budget. Don’t fear… There are a number of options that we will list and they will fit into different budget ranges.

In order to help you I’ve categorized the different travel gifts into the following sections. You can click on the section to go straight to it.