Welcoming out-of-town guests for the holidays is one of the most festive parts of the season. You have an excuse to go all out on your cozy home decor, and you plan elaborate (and indulgent) meals because everyone knows that the calories served don’t matter while you’re having fun, and as the lyrics go, “(There’s No Place Like) Home For the “Holidays” hit a little differently.
The downside, of course, is how can you celebrate the season with fun, useful, and thoughtful gifts without weighing down your guests’ burdens? That crock pot might be exactly what they wanted, but no one wants to check it in or stuff it into the overhead compartment.
That’s why we’ve found gifts at a variety of prices that go well with travel without compromising on thoughtfulness or charm. Make sure your guests leave with something that will bring back fond memories. Don’t mutter, “How on earth do I get to this house?”
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Read on to learn more about the classic list of small gifts that make a big impact.
Clean & Pure Lip Balm Kit
Why we like it: This quartet of chapped lip-saviors comes in a variety of flavors, from coconut to manuka honey. The oval-shaped lip balm is easier to apply and the formula is so great that recipients will want to keep one stashed in every room and coat pocket. The good news is that there is enough to do the job.
price: $9.99 on Amazon
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Custom travel cable organizer
Why we like it: Why not send your guests home much more organized and efficient than when they arrived? This smart and durable leather cable organizer looks like an elegant journal and can store laptop cables, power cords and even your computer mouse. You can even personalize it with the recipient’s name or a funny joke!
price: $25 on Etsy
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FineInno Desktop Vacuum Cleaner
Why we like it: Everyone knows that the biggest challenge creative and crafty people face is keeping their workspace clean. This fun, compact mini vacuum cleaner is designed to pick up small pieces of paper and fits into the palm of your hand. Available in soft blue, green, and pink colors, this is a useful little device that’s easy to carry around.
price: $11.93 on Amazon
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Zesica Women’s Waffle Knit Long Sleeve Top & Shorts Set
Why we like it:Made for lightweight comfort, this rayon top and shorts set will not only fit in your suitcase (since it’s not bulky), but it could also become your guest’s new flight uniform. It’s comfortable, machine washable and elegant. It even has pockets! – These are loitering game changers.
price:$35.99 on Amazon
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Make Beauty Heatstroke Dewy Gel Cheek Tint
Why we like it: Not only an ideal gift for holiday parties, but adding a little extra color to your cheeks throughout January and beyond, this innovative gel tint set boasts skin-enhancing pigments for ultimate glow. It also contains seaweed that makes your skin glow. Available in eight beautiful colors.
expense: $30 at makebeauty.com
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RPZL polisher brush
Why we like it: Designed for people with hair extensions, but equally effective and enjoyable for anyone with hair, this brush massages while detangling and styling. In fact, this is a much more wallet-friendly alternative to the other brushes we know and love that rhyme with Jason Learson. The gender-neutral black colorway makes it ideal for both men and women.
expense: $29.99 at RPZL.com
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ClaraLARQ Purevis self-cleaning water bottle
Why we like it:Staying hydrated is always important, especially when traveling. So why not send your guests home with this innovative way to ensure a steady supply of fresh, clean water nearby? LARQ uses non-toxic mercury-free UV-C LED lighting technology to disinfect water and clean the interior surfaces of bottles, ensuring they are free from bacteria and harmful chemicals.
price:$99 on Amazon
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patch
Why we like it: Send your guests home with a little self-care. These eye contour gel patches are great for moisturizing the face and especially treating darkness under the eyes. Make sure they arrive refreshed and well-maintained after the busy holiday season.
price: $55 at sephora.com
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Hotel lobby signature candle
Why we like it: Inspired by the elegance of the world’s greatest hotels, this complex perfume blends the richness of agarwood with warm, spicy notes to create an alluring scent of extreme sophistication and luxury. Ideal for the coziest time of the year, these candles provide a nice scent (the size of the scent when lit) as well as a nice cool emanation (the scent when not lit). Plus, the packaging will make people think they’ve entered a new tax bracket this year.
price: $58 at hotellobbycandle.com
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Elena Toiletry Kit
Why we like it:Used to package other items or gifted on their own, these little bags offer a lot of design in a small package. The Elena toiletry kit is a collaboration with Autumn Sonata archivist and textile designer Lilli Elias. This elegant bag will elevate your skincare needs no matter your destination.
price:$140 at capbeauty.com
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Aslin Travel From Home Mini Scented Candle Set
Why we like it: The best part about traveling is daydreaming about where you want to go next. Why not inspire your guests with a scent that captures the spirit of exotic and distant places like Ibiza or Mykonos?
price: $140 at assouline.com
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Crayhill Tyco Puzzle
Why we like it: Who doesn’t love a bit of mystery, especially on long-haul flights? This small, compact puzzle is made of brass and stainless steel and even has a hidden interior space to store another little surprise!
price: $125.00 at atpmlight.com
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