12 Best Subscription Boxes to Gift Travelers

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For the wanderlust-driven people in your life, finding the perfect gift can be as challenging as picking their next destination. Enter travel subscription boxes: curated collections that bring the world to their doorstep, even when they’re between adventures. These thoughtfully assembled packages offer everything from international snacks to destination-inspired beauty products, making them the ideal present for those who live with perpetually packed suitcases. Here are our picks for the best subscription boxes.

Aardvark Book Club

The Aardvark Book Club is the perfect gift for the person who insists on packing a “real” book instead of a Kindle. This subscription ships a new hardcover book every month—as Aardvark’s website says, “Our books won’t die on a trans-Atlantic Flight.” 

Don’t worry about getting stuck with something you’ve already read—members get to pick their own book each month, with plenty of options to choose from in a wide variety of genres. 

Trade

Know someone who loves discovering cool new coffee shops on their travels? Give them the same experience at home with a subscription to Trade. Trade offers over 450 coffees from roasters around the country. Simply answer a few questions, and the coffee team will build a subscription based on your exact preferences (dark roast or light, ground beans or whole, etc.). 

We love that you can change the frequency that your subscription ships, so if you’re going to be out of town, you won’t return to a stockpile of coffee on your doorstep. 

Try the World

Foodies can sample their way around the world from their own kitchen with Try the World’s subscription box. Each box features an assortment of unique snacks from cuisines from around the world. Want to get excited for an upcoming trip or relive a past adventure? You can select which countries you’d prefer to see in your box. 

Simplicity Teas

Help the globetrotter in your life unwind after their last trip with a soothing cup of tea. Simplicity Teas boxes come in two sizes, Mini and Deluxe, with each featuring a selection of loose leaf teas, a reusable tea infuser, and brewing and tasting instructions. Each package, depending on the size, is good for roughly 20 to 40 cups of tea per month!

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Spice Madam

Gift your favorite foodies the Spice Madam subscription box so that they can bring culinary travel home to their own kitchens. They’ll receive a curated box of global spices, recipes, a downloadable soundtrack to cook to, and fun facts every month.

Scentbird

For a taste of travel-sized luxury, you can’t go wrong with gifting a Scentbird subscription. Each month, Scentbird sends subscribers a generously-sized tester bottle of a perfume or cologne of their choice. Users can start with a quiz to narrow down their fragrance preference and see top suggestions, or browse the entire catalogue. Best of all, the tester bottles are TSA-compliant, so they can throw them in their carry-on.

TheraBox

Sometimes, the only thing the jet setter on your list needs is some time to unwind. Help them transform their time at home (however short) into a personal oasis with the TheraBox self-care subscription. Each box is packed with full-sized items, with an average value of $200+ per box. From aromatherapy to relaxing face masks, this box will help travelers recharge before their next big trip.

VINEBOX

Send the vino-lover on your list a package from VINEBOX. Available in one-, three-, and six-month subscriptions, each package includes six 100ml glass vials of wine sourced from small vineyards worldwide. Recipients can level up their wine knowledge with sommelier-led tasting videos and pairing recommendations.

That Road Trip Mom’s Escape and Explore Box

Designed “for RVing and road-tripping families,” the Escape and Explore Box from That Road Tripping Mom is a subscription that the entire family can enjoy. Each box contains items based on the monthly theme, such as “Getaway Game Night” and “Autumn Adventures.” Subscribers will receive anything from snacks to keep them energized as they hit the road to gear and accessories to make their outdoor adventures safer, cleaner, and more comfortable.

The Wordy Traveler

If you have a bookworm on your list, then consider this subscription box. Choose between options like The Backpacker, the Full Suitcase, and the Overflowing Suitcase, each featuring a different number of books and other small items such as coffees, teas, fine art prints, and more. Subscribers can choose to receive fiction books, non-fiction books, or a mix of both.

Little Passports World Edition

Give the gift of travel to any kid on your list. The Little Passports World Edition subscription box starts with the “Explorer Kit” and continues monthly, every 6 months, or every 12 months. Items include a wall-sized map, activity sheet, passport, souvenirs, and access to online games. It’s recommended for ages six to 10.

Explore Local Box

Travel the U.S. without leaving your house. The Explore Local Box provides the perfect inspiration to those who are always itching to go on their next trip. Subscription boxes are sent monthly and include locally made and sourced food and specialty items from that month’s city. The box also includes a fact sheet about the city and the products in the box.

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