The best gifts to buy people who love travel and adventure

The best gifts to buy people who love travel and adventure

Dec 18, 2019

Celebrate the holidays in style with the perfect presents for loved ones who adore wintry excursions, gifts that give back, gourmet goodies and kid-friendly gems from smart museum shops.

There are also tech toys ideal for those on the go, African-inspired items for the safari-goer and beauty and wellness treats to get everyone through cold-weather season.

Cold play

Get geared up for your next outdoor adventure.

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Keep the kiddos toasty in this Cat & Jack ski goggle flip sequin beanie. $9.99; Target — Keep the kiddos toasty in this Cat & Jack Ski Goggle Flip Sequin Beanie. $9.99; TargetTarget

Get trekking in these kids Winter Walker snowshoes in blue wavy horizon. $79.95; L.L.Bean — Get trekking in these kids Winter Walker Snowshoes in blue wavy horizon. $79.95; L.L.BeanL.L.Bean

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A one-size-fits-all goggle from Oakley’s Fall Line XL series comes in snazzy colors like this matte black and snow torch iridium. $190; Oakley — A one-size-fits-all goggle from Oakley's Fall Line XL Series comes in snazzy colors like this matte black and snow torch iridium. $190; Oakley Luly Della Lucia

Cruise over any terrain on the 26-inch Pedego Trail Tracker classic electric bike. From $2,695; Pedego — Cruise over any terrain on the 26-inch Pedego Trail Tracker classic Electric Bike. From $2,695; PedegoPedego

The Men's Burton Custom Camber Snowboard is sleek and versatile for all mountain terrain. $599.95; Burton — The Men's Burton Custom Camber Snowboard is sleek and versatile for all mountain terrain. $599.95; BurtonBurton

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This classic 6-foot wood toboggan ($473) is crafted by hand in Minnesota. For extra comfort, add a highly durable red pad ($99); Northern Toboggan — This classic 6-foot Wood Toboggan ($473) is crafted by hand in Minnesota. For extra comfort, add a highly durable red pad ($99); Northern TobogganTimBjerk/Northern Toboggan

Hit the trails in microfleecelined Fitzsimmons TrekLite boots in alpine yellow. $95; Native Shoes — Hit the trails in microfleecelined Fitzsimmons TrekLite Boots in alpine yellow. $95; Native ShoesNative Shoes

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Twice as nice

These thoughtful gifts also donate to a cause.

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Support a community in need by creating and sending messages of hope. The Stars of Hope box comes with 15 wooden stars, paint and brushes. $100, or choose a minibox for $45; Stars Of Hope — Support a community in need by creating and sending messages of hope. The Stars of Hope Box comes with 15 wooden stars, paint and brushes. $100, or choose a minibox for $45; Stars Of HopeHope box

Purchases of this pretty-in-pink Oasis insulated fruit-infuser water bottle provide funds for a family in need to get safe drinking water. $39.95; Grosche — Purchases of this pretty-in-pink Oasis insulated Fruit-infuser Water Bottle provide funds for a family in need to get safe drinking water. $39.95; GroscheOasis Water bottles

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Buy Nicholas Bear Cub or Flora Fox, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards supporting Every Mother Counts. $74; Hazel Village — Buy Nicholas Bear Cub or Flora Fox, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards supporting Every Mother Counts. $74; Hazel VillageBrian Zak/NY Post

Everything about The Naturalist watch is 100 percent sustainable, and purchases support the Washington National Parks Fund. $160; Arcadia — Everything about The Naturalist Watch is 100 percent sustainable, and purchases support the Washington National Parks Fund. $160; ArcadiaArcadia

Studio Xaquixe’s Vaso Chico set is made of recycled glassware in Oaxaca, Mexico, at a glassblowing workshop that supports the community. $82 (set of 6); Kindred Black — Studio Xaquixe's Vaso Chico Set is made of recycled glassware in Oaxaca, Mexico, at a glassblowing workshop that supports the community. $82 (set of 6); Kindred BlackStudio Xaquixe

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Adopt an animal through the Sierra Club and your donation will be rewarded with a plush and book. Choose from 22 diverse animals. $39; Store. Sierra Club — Adopt an animal through the Sierra Club and your donation will be rewarded with a Plush and Book. Choose from 22 diverse animals. $39; Store. Sierra ClubSierra Club

Dots Indigo’s bone from the Foggy Dog x St. Frank collection supports shelter animals and St. Frank’s Artisan Support Fund. $20; St. Frank — Dots Indigo's Bone from the Foggy Dog x St. Frank collection supports shelter animals and St. Frank's Artisan Support Fund. $20; St. FrankThe Foggy Dog x St Frank

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Tasteful treats

This smorgasbord of delicious gifts will delight even the pickiest palate.

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FAO Schwarz candy and ornament bento box. $30; Sugarfina. Adopt an Elf. $29.95; Elf On The Shelf. Milk chocolate bourbon balls. $14.95; Crate And Barrel. Vosges cosmic cracker filled with manchego and cherry bon bons. $12; Vosges Chocolate. Neuhaus Christmas star gift box containing their best-selling pralines, caramels and ganaches. $49; Neuhaus Chocolate. Christmas box sweet and sour. $18; Sockerbit — FAO Schwarz candy and Ornament Bento Box. $30; Sugarfina. Adopt an Elf. $29.95; Elf On The Shelf. Milk chocolate Bourbon Balls. $14.95; Crate And Barrel. Vosges cosmic cracker filled with manchego and cherry Bon Bons. $12; Vosges Chocolate. Neuhaus Christmas Star Gift box containing their best-selling pralines, caramels and ganaches. $49; Neuhaus Chocolate. Christmas Box sweet and sour. $18; SockerbitBrian Zak/NY Post

Crystalline Toasting Flutes (sold as a set). $399.00; Swarovski.com — Crystalline Toasting Flutes (sold as a set). $399.00; SwarovskiSwarovski

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Classic G&Tea: Enjoy an aristocratic Highclere Castle gin. $48.99; Caskers. — Classic G&Tea: Enjoy an aristocratic Highclere Castle Gin. $48.99; CaskersBrian Zak/NY Post

Maple syrup tastes best from a cute pitcher. $80; Farmhouse Pottery — Maple syrup tastes best from a Cute Pitcher. $80; Farmhouse PotteryBrian Zak/NY Post

A six-pack of Ruffino prosecco comes in a tote by Brooklyn designer Sticky Baby. $100; Reserve Bar — A six-pack of Ruffino Prosecco comes in a tote by Brooklyn designer Sticky Baby. $100; Reserve BarBrian Zak/NY Post

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This holiday sweet and savory box of goodies will keep hosts and their guests happy. $102; Mouth — This holiday Sweet and Savory Box of Goodies will keep hosts and their guests happy. $102; MouthBrian Zak/NY Post

“The Gentleman” is a curated gift box for mixologists, complete with recipes and corkscrew. $75; Kadoo NYC — "The Gentleman" is a curated gift box for mixologists, complete with recipes and corkscrew. $75; Kadoo NYCKadoo

Rich, buttery, dark chocolate cookies from Michel and Augustin. $9.99; Target — Rich, buttery, dark chocolate Cookies from Michel and Augustin. $9.99; TargetHandout

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A good cuppa limited edition “Downton Abbey” Earl Grey lavender tea bags. $12.50; Republic Of Tea. Santa hat bottle topper. $3; Container Store — A good cuppa limited edition "Downton Abbey" Earl Grey Lavender Tea Bags. $12.50; Republic Of Tea. Santa hat bottle topper. $3; Container StoreHandout

Kreuther’s dome collection features 12 milk chocolates with pralines and ganache. $40; Kreuther Chocolate. — Kreuther's Dome Collection features 12 milk chocolates with pralines and ganache. $40; Kreuther Chocolate.Brian Zak/NY Post

Counter Culture Coffee’s winter blend, Iridescent, and East Fork’s earthy mug make a dashing duo. $65; East Fork — Counter Culture Coffee's winter blend, Iridescent, and East Fork's earthy mug make a Dashing Duo. $65; East ForkBrian Zak/NY Post

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Play time

Find treasures from New York’s museums and kid-centric experiences.

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The “My First Atlas of the World” and Hugg-A-Planet globe set will have them dreaming of big adventures ($42). Metropolitan Museum of Art — The "My First Atlas of the World" and Hugg-A-Planet globe set will have them dreaming of big adventures ($42). Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Met gift store

For all your little L.O.L. doll fans, wheel in a retro-style Surprise! 2-in-1 Glamper Fashion Camper. $99.99; Camp — For all your little L.O.L. doll fans, wheel in a retro-style Surprise! 2-in-1 Glamper Fashion Camper. $99.99; Camp Handout

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s baby socks set features Big Apple icons ($28) — The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Baby Socks set features Big Apple icons ($28) The Met gift store

Big and little kids alike will be happy to receive mementos from their Color Factory experience, such as these rainbow playing cards by Brooklyn artists Fredericks & Mae ($13) — Big and little kids alike will be happy to receive mementos from their Color Factory experience, such as these Rainbow Playing Cards by Brooklyn artists Fredericks & Mae ($13) Handout

A Colorblock basketball ($22). Color Factory — A Colorblock Basketball ($22). Color FactoryHandout

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A Fruit Loops-scented slime called Sloomoo Swirl is a classic takeaway from Sloomoo Institute’s slimy sensory playground. $16; Sloomoo Institute — A Fruit Loops-scented Slime called Sloomoo Swirl is a classic takeaway from Sloomoo Institute's slimy sensory playground. $16; Sloomoo InstituteHandout

Head over to Camp NYC’s popular immersive retail experience for a bit of fun and holiday shopping, including the New York City Little Matching Game, $9.99; Camp. Fill the stocking with other travelthemed stuffers. Left to right: Jumbo Brights Sketch Happy Pack, $22.99; Ooly. Pretend Play World Traveller, $13.99; Book Culture. Peel + Discover Dinosaurs, $8.95; Workman — Head over to Camp NYC's popular immersive retail experience for a bit of fun and holiday shopping, including the New York City Little Matching Game, $9.99; Camp. Fill the stocking with other travelthemed stuffers. Left to right: Jumbo Brights Sketch Happy Pack, $22.99; Ooly. Pretend Play World Traveller, $13.99; Book Culture. Peel + Discover Dinosaurs, $8.95; Workman Brian Zak/NY Post

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For those on the go

Portable tech lets you travel in style.

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Keep calm and carry on wearing the Muse 2 meditation headband, which will guide you into a restful state. $249.99; Muse — Keep calm and carry on wearing the Muse 2 Meditation Headband, which will guide you into a restful state. $249.99; MuseMuse

Consolidation is key with the TUL wireless phone charging Discbound 60-page notebook in blush. $69.99; Office Depot — Consolidation is key with the TUL wireless phone charging DiscBound 60-page Notebook in blush. $69.99; Office DepotTUL

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Pump up the volume with Beats Solo3 Wireless Cushioned Ear Cup Headphones in club red. $199.95; Apple — Pump up the volume with Beats Solo3 Wireless Cushioned Ear Cup Headphones in club red. $199.95; AppleJason Ware

Piecing together this colorful 5-in-1 travel adapter is half the fun, plus it’s compatible with more than 150 countries. $35; Moma — Piecing together this colorful 5-in-1 Travel Adapter is half the fun, plus it's compatible with more than 150 countries. $35; MomaMoMA Design Store

Ditch the wallet and travel ultra-light with the “ugly sweater” Wallet Slayer iPhone card case. $19.99; Smartish — Ditch the wallet and travel ultra-light with the "Ugly Sweater" Wallet Slayer iPhone Card Case. $19.99; SmartishBrian Zak/NY Post

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A DOTT smart dog and cat tracker will keep you informed of their whereabouts, featuring a range of 384,844 square feet (that’s 85 standard size basketball courts). $39.99; Chewy — A DOTT Smart Dog and Cat Tracker will keep you informed of their whereabouts, featuring a range of 384,844 square feet (that's 85 standard size basketball courts). $39.99; ChewyDOTT

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Out of Africa

Safari-inspired selections make exotic gifts.

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This wildly luxe leopard-pattern tea set is British-made, consisting of fine English bone china with 24-karatgold detail. $1,150; Asprey — This wildly luxe Leopard-pattern Tea Set is British-made, consisting of fine English bone china with 24-karatgold detail. $1,150; AspreyAsprey

This old-school travel staple is having a comeback. Go camouflage on your next jungle adventure wearing a one-size-fits-all Eve fanny pack. $39.99; Society6 — This old-school travel staple is having a comeback. Go camouflage on your next jungle adventure wearing a One-size-fits-all Eve Fanny Pack. $39.99; Society6Society6

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Layer up and lounge in this hooded wool blanket cropped cloak by Lindsey Thornburg, in Ivory Chief Joseph. $950; Saks — Layer up and lounge in this Hooded Wool Blanket Cropped Cloak by Lindsey Thornburg, in Ivory Chief Joseph. $950; SaksSaks Fifth Avenue

Game on! Mara travel backgammon roll in ochre embossed crocodile print. $625; Smythson — Game on! Mara Travel Backgammon Roll in ochre embossed crocodile print. $625; SmythsonBrian Zak/NY Post

Adorn your lair with the L’Afrique pillow, hand embroidered by a women’s cooperative in Rwanda. $55; Keentu, 345 Bleecker St., 646-791-8688 — Adorn your lair with the L'Afrique Pillow, hand embroidered by a women's cooperative in Rwanda. $55; Keentu, 345 Bleecker St., 646-791-8688Brian Zak/NY Post

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Go for the glow

Scents and sensuality, perfect for gifting.

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From left: Nars Star Scene cheek palette. $42; Ulta. Shades of Glacé lip collection. $45; Laura Mercier. Mrs. Santa headband. $5; The Body Shop. Bizarre Brandy bath and body lotion gift set. $79; Molton Brown. Major Glow on the Go body oil trio. $52; Patrick Ta. Gift wrap from Container Store and Paper Source. — From left: Nars Star Scene Cheek Palette. $42; Ulta. Shades of Glacé Lip Collection. $45; Laura Mercier. Mrs. Santa Headband. $5; The Body Shop. Bizarre Brandy Bath and Body Lotion Gift Set. $79; Molton Brown. Major Glow on the Go Body Oil Trio. $52; Patrick Ta. Gift wrap from Container Store and Paper Source.Brian Zak/NY Post

This Born Lippy festive star features five fruity lip balms. $21; The Body Shop — This Born Lippy festive star features Five Fruity Lip Balms. $21; The Body ShopBrian Zak/NY Post

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From left: Haeckels eco marine extract geranium hand balm; Favor. $28. Canaan perfume. From $250; Maison Detto. The Well Kit travel essentials. $39; The Beauty Chef. Shea butter lip balm. $9; Follain. Candle with a personalized greeting on the box. $16; Apothecure. Celery nail-strengthening oil. $26; Ten Over Ten. Front: Cardea rose quartz roller. $38; Cardea Auset — From left: Haeckels eco marine extract Geranium Hand Balm; Favor. $28. Canaan Perfume. From $250; Maison Detto. The Well Kit travel essentials. $39; The Beauty Chef. Shea butter Lip Balm. $9; Follain. Candle with a personalized greeting on the box. $16; Apothopure . Celery Nail-strengthening Oil. $26; Ten Over Ten. Front: Cardea Rose Quartz Roller. $38; Cardea AusetBrian Zak/NY Post

Patchology’s winter warm-up holiday kit includes two soothing masks for hands and feet. $16; Neiman Marcus — Patchology's Winter Warm-up Holiday Kit includes two soothing masks for hands and feet. $16; Neiman MarcusBrian Zak/NY Post

Inside this whimsical globe is Jean Paul Gaultier’s holiday collector scent of orange blossom and ginger. $108; Macys — Inside this Whimsical Globe is Jean Paul Gaultier's holiday collector scent of orange blossom and ginger. $108; MacysBrian Zak/NY Post

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Feature Photo: Tamara Beckwith/NY Post; Models: Brooke & Justin/Fenton Models; Stylist: Elise Sandvik/Utopia; Hair: T. Cooper/crowdMGMT using ECRU NY; Makeup: Markphong Tram using L’Oréal; Stylist Assistant: Karoline Spenning; Location: Mr. Purple, 180 Orchard St., 15th floor, NYC. Gift boxes courtesy of Container Store and Paper Source.

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