November 20, 2025
2025 Holiday Gift Guide
By crafted-admin
The holiday season is almost here, and if you’re shopping for a travel lover, we’ve got you covered. Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is packed with thoughtful, travel-inspired ideas that range from practical must-haves to unforgettable experiences — all handpicked by our team of travel advisors.
Whether you’re looking for something to tuck into a carry-on, a cozy gift that makes travel more comfortable, or an experience that inspires lifelong memories, you’ll find it here. We had so many things we wanted to share so we split the guide into two parts. Second part coming soon!
Travel Essentials: Practical meets stylish — these are the tried-and-true favorites our team swears by for every trip.
Laura – Monogrammed Passport Cover– We got our whole family new passport holders before a trip, monogrammed of course!
Annie – Cadence organizers – I love that there are lots of colors to choose from and you can either put skin care, hair care, pills or jewelry in them
Laura – Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L – These were great for trip specifications in Africa but we now love them as a regular overnight bag
Cayla – No Reception Club Duffle and Diaper Bag – these make packing for kids a breeze!
Annie – Away Dopp Kit – It will change you, it can make you an organized person if you’re not yet
Laura – Cotopaxi Allpa 28L Travel Pack – Another great option for travel size specifications!
Annie – Nori travel steamer – To keep away the “fresh out of the suitcase” wrinkles
Annie– Cuyana jewelry organizer – I have a Cuyana wallet that I love, and they monogram everything! This jewelry organizer keeps the dreaded tangled necklaces at bay
Gear & Tech: For the frequent flyer or gadget lover on your list.
Elizabeth – Kindle – I take my Kindle on every trip so I’m never without a book to read!
Annie – Bandolier-style Phone Wallet – Perfect for hands-free airport days or sight-seeing and keeping your license + credit cards handy
Kelly – AirFly Bluetooth Adapter – Connect your own headphones to airplane screens – a true game-changer
Cassie – Luggage Scale – For members of Overpackers Anonymous!
Annie – OURA ring – I love having mine when traveling since it only requires a charge once a week. It’s tracking my sleep score, but also letting me know if I have any symptoms and how to recharge
Kelly – Dagne Dover Arlo Tech Organizer – Keeps cords and chargers tidy and easy to find
Annie – Sony RX100 VII Camera – I love that its small enough to slip into a jacket pocket, yet delivers image quality far superior to my iPhone
ALL – AirTags – Super easy to throw into a bag and comes in quite handy when anything goes missing
Bring back home a little piece of your travels, or stay inspired to travel while you’re at home.
Ginori candle holders & trinket box – a little piece of Italian whimsy from Ginori. Annie visited their shop in Florence and fell in love. The candle holders and trinket boxes would be great holiday gifts
Annie– Ottolenghi spices – I love all of the Ottolenghi cookbooks and recommend clients visit their restaurants when in London. This spice kit is a fun way to bring home those flavors
Hotel lobby candle – When they arrive you open the box to see a hotel key card and description of the scent. Transport yourself to places like the Hotel Jerome in Aspen. Blue Sky is Annie’s favorite.
Sense of Lake Eau de parfum Aqua Como 1910 and Foulard Archivio N. 50 Grand Hotel Tremezzo special edition to remember a visit to Lake Como and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Fortnum & Mason teas – bring tea time to your home over the holidays from one of our favorite shopping meccas in London. They also have larger ‘hampers’ for delivery to the US with a collection of the best goodies in a basket.
Aman body scrub – The Aman junkies will love this body scrub, and be sure to take a peek at their online skincare collection. They also have a $300 hat for those seeking elite hotel status symbols.
Harry Lowes chocolates – they’re handcrafted at Adare Manor in Ireland – a lovely memento and delicious!
These tiny stocking stuffers pack a punch.
Jordan – Caudalie Travel Glow Trio – Helps your skin stay bright and moisturized while travelling!
Annie – Slip Sleep Mask – this sleep mask is 100% silk and blocks out light to help me sleep while on the go
Viviana – Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask – Love this mask to look alive when recovering from jet lag!
Annie – Dior Lip Oil – a glossy lip oil that moisturizes while taking on the color of your natural lips
Elizabeth – Laneige Lip Mask, and a Clarins Cooling Face Mask – I LOVE this lip mask, especially after the dry air of a plane! The cooling mask brings me back to life when recovering from jet lag.
Catherine – Aesop Flight Therapy – Roll this oil onto wrists, temples, neck or behind the ears to ease travel stress
Alex – Bombas Compression Socks – keep your legs happy during flights so you’re ready to explore when you land
Annie – Noshinku hand sanitizer – a must to keep hands clean while traveling, slim and great scents
Gift an Experience (shameless plug)
For the traveler who values memories over things, gift a once-in-a-lifetime experience:
- A sunset boat ride down the Seine
- A private guided tour in Patagonia
- A gourmet cooking class in Tuscany
If your loved one is traveling with Crafted Escapes in 2025, we can help you add a special experienceto their itinerary for an unforgettable surprise.
The Gift of Planning
Sometimes, the best gift is less stress. Give someone the joy of a perfectly planned getaway with one of our personalized itinerary packages. Our travel advisors will handle the details so they can focus on the fun. We offer gift cards so you can put money towards, or cover their travel planning fees.
It’s the ultimate gift for the person who loves adventure—but not logistics.
For dreamers, planners, and armchair explorers.
Annie – 100 Best Hotels in the World – National Geographic – A great collection of 100 of the best hotels in the world, many of whom are partners of ours!
Elizabeth – National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel – An inspiring and helpful guide to traveling with kids!
Catherine – The New York Times Cultured Traveler – Such a fun and educational book!
Hannah – An Assouline Travel Book – I love the Amalfi Coast edition—these make beautiful gifts and coffee-table keepsakes!
Want to see more favorites from our team of advisors? Shop our full book list on Amazon!
Small treasures that bring the joy of travel home.
Jordan – Water & Wine Puzzles – If you love puzzles and wine, this is the perfect combo. My favorite is the France Cheese Puzzle!
Megan – Each year, I add a new travel-inspired ornament to our tree to remember a special trip or dream about the next one.
Megan – Last Christmas, I wrapped a golden ‘ticket’ from Etsy to surprise our kids with a Europe trip. It’s such a fun, tangible way to gift an experience—plane tickets, train rides, or tours. My ten-year-old still has his pinned on his bulletin board! Bonus: Destination-themed Legos (like the Mona Lisa or London postcard) and scratch-off travel maps make great family gifts and inspire new adventures all year long.
Elevated comfort for flights, layovers, and everywhere in between.
Catherine + Cassie – Cashmere Wrap – Stylish and functional for chilly cabins.
Hannah – Varley DoubleSoft Set (Hawley Half-Zip + Wide-Leg Pant) – I’m really into getting an elevated sweat suit for long haul travel right now and this one is at the top of my list. Anything I own from them in their DoubleSoft fabric is incredibly soft. Megan adds that the cropped half-zip is great for petites!
Annie – Brochu Walker shirt – it’s an investment, but this crisp white shirt with Pre-styled scrunched sleeves is a travel staple and comes in multiple colors.
Annie – good walking shoes are a must! I love my Rothy’s Mary Janes and my Veja sneakers – I could walk miles in them and they go with everything
Ready to Get Started?
Explore our favorites linked above, or reach out if you’d like to gift an itinerary or experience through Crafted Escapes.
From all of us, happy holidays—and happy travels! ✨
