Best Gifts For Travel Lovers 2012

Wanderlust — 15 Gift Ideas For the Ultimate Travel Bug

November 20, 2012 by Chi Chau

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We all have those lucky globe-trotting friends whom we vicariously live through, and while we can't spring to gift them a plane ticket to their next exotic locale, we've culled some gifts that are sure to please their wanderlust personalities. This holiday season, surprise them with pieces they can easily take with them on their next big adventure — like personalized leather luggage tags, travel journals, and the perfect pair of glittens — or, even better, gifts that emote the same exotic quality they crave during their travels. From the most gorgeous embroidered clutch made straight from local Mumbai artisans to a must-have luxurious travel bag, shop our editors' picks for 15 amazing gifts for the traveler in your life.

You'll forever be remembered by your wanderlust friend with this chic personalized leather luggage tag ($37).

We love the gorgeous, Far East influence on this Zara embroidered velvet bag ($80).

A jet-setting friend requires a sleek, multifunctional timepiece, like the Michael Kors Peyton watch ($225).

This Mulberry oversize Maisie travel bag ($1,660) is the ultimate splurge piece for the deserving friend — and worth every single penny.

Whether they're pulling out passports or cameras, these J.Crew wool-angora glittens ($30) are perfect for the friend on the go.

A black clutch won't do for the world traveler in your life. Instead, gift her this beautiful Bungalow 8 shell tribal clutch ($115) made by a local Mumbai artisan.

From the fringed detailing to the hand-dyed silk print, this Calypso St. Barth Mojave throw ($225) is the ultimate bohemian-inspired pick.

Theory's Troyda shearling coat ($745) is perfect for traveling on the plane, yet still multifunctional enough to pair with dresses or jeans.

Say cheese! We can't think of a better way to capture memories than with this La Sardina 33mm camera ($108).

We love this entertaining Paris Versus New York ($35) complete book series. What better way to evoke friendly banter at the dinner table?

House of Harlow's engraved earrings ($65) help bring an Aztec touch to just about any look.

For the sea lover, this India Hicks anchor pillow ($88) is sure to be a cozy addition to any home.

Vanessa Mooney's Chelsea bracelet ($45) emotes a cool nomadic vibe, perfect for layering with other stacked bracelets.

You're sure to gain brownie points when you tell your friend that 100 percent of proceeds from this Obakki signature red scarf ($29) help bring clean water to South Sudan.

These Moleskin Volant notebooks ($13 each) are a bright and stylish way to write down travel memoirs.

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