The holiday season is often the best time of year to save on gifts and the perfect time to invest in meaningful experiences and travel essentials. For curious travelers, the holiday season offers a chance to catch deals on products and services that enhance our journeys and deepen our understanding of the world.
As someone passionate about educational and transformational travel, I’ve gathered my top recommendations for this year’s deals—from travel education tools to favorite gear. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or planning your next adventure, these thoughtful suggestions can help you save and inspire incredible journeys.
Travel Ideas
A trip or experience is one of the most thoughtful gifts we can give. Here are my favorite resources for finding exclusive travel deals, and this is the best time to explore discounts on flights, hotels, and tours.
- Booking.com Flights and Hotels: Save on trips
- Tours and Experiences: Use discounts to book guided tours or unique experiences, adding depth to your trip or your holiday staycation. Get Your Guide and Viator Experiences
- VRBO: Home Rentals
Favorite Travel Gear
The right gear can make or break a trip, and I’m sharing my favorite essentials to help you travel better!
- REI: Holiday Deals
- Silver Falls Sustainability Company: Environmentally friendly, solid toiletries that are perfect for travel (and ideal stocking stuffers!) No Black Friday sales, but use code: Tripscholars for 10% off
- Backpacks: I have two favorite travel backpacks that I love to recommend because they will serve you on worldwide adventures for many years: Osprey and NOMATIC.
NOMATIC Biggest Sale of the Year — Up to 40% Off!
Favorite Osprey Backpacks
Best Savings on Travel Gear
These are quality travel items perfect for gifting, and Black Friday is the best time to invest in high-quality gear that lasts.
Travel Education & Entertainment Gifts
For those who love to learn before they leave, these travel education resources are perfect gifts for travel lovers. Whether you’re diving into history, culture, or art, there’s something for every curious mind.
Already know where you are heading? Throughout the Trip Scholars website, you will find the top recommendations to learn about and enjoy different places .
Check out these exciting options for gifts:
Here are a few ideas to get you started!
These make excellent gifts for travelers eager to learn and grow from their journeys, and you can find them all with great discounts this season.
Gifts to Keep Your Travel Memories & Dreams Alive
Gifts for More Meaningful Travel
Happy Travels & Happy Gift Giving!
This is the perfect time to take a step toward your travel goals—or to help a loved one pursue theirs. By finding deals on tools, gear, and experiences, you can make your next adventure more meaningful while saving money.
Which of these ideas resonates most with you? Don’t forget to explore the rest of Trip Scholars for more resources to inspire your journey and your gifts for other travelers.
Happy travels!
