19 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves to travel

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For a husband who loves to travel, the best Christmas gifts either start the next trip or keep the last one: a spontaneous getaway, travel gear, an Instax, and an appreciation letter inside a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) that he can play on any laptop.

19 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves to travel

  1. An appreciation letter inside a game Our product

    oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the trips you have taken rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. A spontaneous trip

    A destination kept secret until the airport. From around $300.

  3. A weekend getaway

    Two nights in a cabin or a boutique hotel. Around $200-500.

  4. Travel gear

    Packing cubes, a toiletry bag and a passport holder. Around $25-100.

  5. An Instax camera

    An Instax Mini with two film packs. Around $80-130.

  6. Pajamas

    A cotton set for hotel nights and home. Around $30-70.

  7. A board game for two

    Jaipur, Patchwork or Codenames: Duet. Around $15-35.

  8. An experience day

    A cooking class or a guided hike near home. Around $50-120.

  9. A scratch-off world map

    He scratches each country he has visited. Around $20-40.

  10. A photo book of your trips

    40 photos from the last two years. Order by early December. Around $30-60.

  11. A travel pillow

    A compact memory-foam one. Around $20-50.

  12. A carry-on suitcase

    A light Samsonite or Away. Around $120-300.

  13. A language subscription

    A year of an app for his next destination. Around $60-150.

  14. A travel journal

    A leather notebook with the first page written. Around $20-50.

  15. Noise-cancelling headphones

    Sony or Bose for long flights. Around $150-400.

  16. A universal adapter

    With USB ports for several countries. Around $15-35.

  17. A guidebook

    A guide to his dream destination with your plan marked. Around $15-30.

  18. A power bank

    A slim one that survives a day out. Around $30-80.

  19. A handwritten note

    Describe the trip you would take again tomorrow. Costs nothing.

How to buy for a traveller

Avoid bulky souvenirs and decorative objects he must pack. The best gifts are light, useful or an experience. Check his upcoming plans so a gift does not clash with a trip already booked.

Order dates

Photo books and shipped gear should be ordered in November or early December. Bookings, vouchers and a personalized game can be sorted until Christmas Eve.

What should I get my husband who loves to travel for Christmas?

A spontaneous trip, a weekend getaway or travel gear, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game with an appreciation letter.

What is a unique Christmas gift for my husband that is not just another object?

A trip planned by you or a pixel game in which he is the main character and the quiz is about your travels.

Can I send my husband a gift online at the last minute?

Yes. Hotel vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.

What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my husband?

oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your husband as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.

Write him a letter inside a game

Email order support: oingift@gmail.com