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12 great gift ideas for the traveler in your life

PHOTO: Taion Self-Heating Inner Down Jacket
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Taion Self-Heating Inner Down Jacket

Travelers crave gifts that are either necessary or chic, or both. Lucky for you, everything on this list qualifies!

For that friend who spends more time in the air than on the ground, here are the top 10 ways to give her a gifting upgrade.

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1. For the friend that’s always cold, then hot, then cold, then...

Self-Heating Inner Down Jacket

Price: $270 · From Taion

This jet-setter's jacket is our favorite new travel companion. The lightweight inner lining has a set of micro heating coils that charge on a simple phone battery. Style Hint: We love that it's a convertible three-in-one piece, so you can wear it as a vest (on warm days) or when the temps drop you can make it even cozier by zipping on the jacket's pair of long or short sleeves, which all fit in a tiny nylon pouch. Stash it in your tote and never be cold onboard again!

2. For the friend who comes home with more than she packed

Convertible Packable Duffle and Backpack

Price: $68 · From Henri Bendel

We love this bag for its versatility: you can carry it as a duffle or backpack for long treks through the airport. Gifting Hint: Henri Bendel announced it will be closing in the near future. We bet this iconic black-and-white stripe bag is sure to be a collector's item.

3. For the friend who’s always on the red-eye

Road Trip Throw & Eye Mask Travel Set

Price: $79 · From UGG

Wheels up, eyes shut! This cozy set makes in-flight snoozing a dream. Gifting Hint: This set also comes in white, though tempting to give the white blanket, it will get dirty fast. Stick with the more forgiving grey.

4. For the friend who is celeb and beauty obsessed

Kai Travel Set

Price: $49 · From Anthropologie

Kai is the scent beloved by celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, and Reese Witherspoon for its fresh gardenia and white exotic fragrance. One whiff and your beauty loving friend will be transported. Gifting Hint: The packaging is already so chic you don’t need to do more than wrap it in clear cellophane with a green bow.

5. For the friend whose phone is always about to die

Juice Pack Air Charging Case

Price: $99.95 · From Mophie

Give her double the power! This battery case delivers up to 100 percent extra battery with enough power to extend from 7, all the way to 27 hours. Gifting Hint: This case is compatible with iPhone 8, so make sure that’s what she has before you buy it. Then write on the card that like Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, when it comes to reaching her dreams, she has the power all along. This ruby red case is just a daily reminder of that fact!

6. For the friend who loves instant satisfaction

Instant Square Glass Black Edition Instant Camera

Price: $199 · From Lomography

This camera take the best of new tech to make the most of vintage style. The first fully analog instant camera has automatic mode to make sure all your shots look great and it folds for easy packing. Gifting Hint: This comes with a roll of film so she can start snapping right away.

7. For the friend who wants her coat to double as a travel blanket

Nicole Fur Jacket

Price: $268 · From Free People

Because not all travel has to be streamlined and this statement coat is cozy, ideal, and can double as a blanket on long plane rides. Style Hint: We love this jacket for making travel staples like leggings and sneakers feel like an IG worthy outfit.

8. For the friend who never wants to check her bag

Astyll 23-Inch Rolling Spinner Suitcase

Price: $135 · From Calpak

For the friend who wants to roll with it! This compact carry-on makes boarding flights seamless and running to the Uber and meeting pals for brunch or drinks off the plane easy. Gifting Hint: Give her a set of packing cubes to complete her efficient travel.

9. For the friend who wants everything in its place

Calpak x Oh Joy! Set of 5 Packing Cubes

Price: $48 · From CALPAK

Just looking at these will make her feel organized. Gifting Hint: Surprise her by sneaking her a few handy travel toiletries in one of the cases!

10. For the friend who wants to breeze through TSA

Minnie Travel Ballet With Logo

Price: $179 · 21% Savings
From Tory Burch

Original: $228

She'll think of you every time she slips these off and glides through security. Gifting Hint: If she's not into pink, have no fear, these are also available in black or beige.

11. For the friend who is obsessed with hydration

Mini House of Masks

Price: $8 · From Tonymoly

Moisturize, hydrate and brighten her skin with a set of masks loaded with healing vitamin C. Gifting Hint: Buy a set for yourself and plan a girls spa night!

12. For the friend whose loves her tunes

Motown Wireless Speaker

Price: $38 · From Anthropologie

Because her hotel room tends to be the pre-party destination. Gifting Hint: Accessorize this gift with a playlist of travel-themed songs.