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Best Travel Gifts Under $25

by Katie Skrzek

Dec 1, 2017

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Products / Travel

Shopping on a budget for a loved one who loves to travel can be tricky. We’ve rounded up some great travel-related products for less than $25, perfect for anyone in your life with wanderlust.

Carry On Cocktail Kit

First round is on you! Treat your loved one to a cocktail kit with ingredients in TSA-approved sizes. Each kit contains ingredients for two cocktails

$24

Frommer’s Guide Book

Whether your loved one has a trip coming up or a dream vacation in the planning stages, a guidebook will offer some inspiration.

Less than $20

Minimergency Kit

With options for men and women, the Minimergency Kit from Pinch Provisions contains a variety of items you would need in a pinch — floss, sewing kit, lip balm, bandages.

$14–18

Sephora Eye Masks

Pamper your loved one with a selection of eye masks from Sephora. At $5 per mask, buy a few different varieties.

$5

S’well Bottle

S’well offers bottles perfect for keeping your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot. There are a wide variety of colors and styles.

$25

Travel Cord Roll

Perfect for the tech-savvy traveler, this pouch keeps electronic cords neat, organized and in one convenient spot.

$20

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