Travel Gift Guide for Grandkids

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Updated 12.01.2019:  Shopping is stressful enough when you’re looking for travel gifts for adults, but choosing cool items for the grandkids is always a bit of a challenge. If you are looking for some great gift ideas for that traveling tot in your family or simply want to inspire a young adult with the love of travel, take a look at our Travel Gift Guide for Grandkids below. You’re sure to find something even the pickiest little wanderer will love!

Lonely Planet Travel Book
The Lonely Planet Kids Travel Book is an incredibly thoughtful gift for kids learning about the world. The popular book has tons of facts on local wildlife, culture, festivals, and customs for over 200 countries.

Scratch off World Map

This Scratch off World Map is a great gift for any wanderer in your life, young or old. The maps are crisp and clear, and it’s fun to scratch off visited locations. It’s a great activity for the whole family, but also a useful tool to teach kids about geography as well.

Colemans Adventure Kit

Got a little explorer on your hands? They’ll love this Coleman Kids Adventure Kit that comes with binoculars and a whistle, compass, thermometer, magnifying glass, and even a waterproof notepad for the most intrepid of explorers.

Travel Activity Kit for Kids
This Fun On The Fly Travel Pack is a lifesaver for parents traveling with tiny tots. Travel packs like this can really make the difference between a fun long flight and a nightmare long flight.

Vtech action cam

Budding videographers will love this VTech Kidizoom Action Cam. Easy to use and fun to operate, kids of all ages can make travel documentaries about all of their fun experiences on the road.

Magnetic Travel Games

This six-in-one Magnetic Travel Game Set is a great way to keep the family occupied on long flights, layovers, rainy days in the hotel, etc.

National Geographic Guide to USA parks

Inspire your grandkids with a love of national parks with National Geographic’s Kids USA National Parks Guide. Full of great information about each park, this is one magazine that can travel with the family as they plan their next national park adventure.

Coloring Glacier National Park

Coloring Glacier National Park, made from Donna’s personal photo collection, is a fun way to inspire that traveling artist in your life.

Adventures around the Globe

You really can’t go wrong with this Adventures Around the Globe activity book. It’s a sticker book series that takes children on world tour of the continents. There’s even a 3D globe to make, decorate and track the family’s travels.

Need some travel gift ideas for the grown-ups? Check out all of our Travel Gifts Lists for the active boomer traveler!

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