Best holiday gifts for families, foodies, and travelers in 2024
Fall is fully upon us — and the frenzy of holiday shopping is just around the corner. In an effort to help you prepare your shopping list (and maybe your own wish list), we’ve compiled a gift guide featuring top-notch gift ideas.
To find the best gifts, an expert panel selected their favorite 20 items in each of six different categories. Then, our readers determined the winners by voting for their top picks.
Click on each category below to see the full winners list:
Best Gift for Business Travelers: Speck SmartShell MacBook Case
The Speck SmartShell MacBook Case is an attractive way to protect a laptop — Photo courtesy of Speck Products
If you take your pricey laptop with you when you travel, you might as well invest in a top-of-the-line case to protect your investment. Keep your laptop free of dents, scratches, or worse with a Speck SmartShell MacBook Case.
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Best Gift for Families: Treats Box
Families will love digging into a Treats Box — Photo courtesy of TryTreats.com
Everyone loves snacks, but have you tasted treats from other countries? Each month, this company sends subscribers a box of five to 10 goodies from around the world. Experiencing these satisfying snacks is a great way to learn about other cultures.
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Best Gift for Foodies: Packed With Purpose Black-Owned Spotlight Gift Basket
An array of goodies that also do good are in the Packed With Purpose Black-Owned Spotlight Gift Basket — Photo courtesy of Packed with Purpose
For an irresistible gift that also helps support Black-owned businesses, check out this delectable array of treats from Packed with Purpose. From brown sugar cookies to gourmet potato chips, invigorating cold brew coffee to a refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail blend, there’s plenty to be enjoyed. Also included is a booklet detailing the positive impact of this thoughtful present.
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Best Gift for Luxury Travelers: Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15 & Refillable Compact
The easy-to-pack Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15 & Refillable Compact is a no-brainer for jet-setters — Photo courtesy of Iredale Cosmetics, Inc.
Find your perfect shade, thanks to Jane Iredale’s 100% color match guarantee, with the PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15 & Refillable Compact. This one-step system frees up space in your carry-on by combining sunscreen, foundation, and concealer in a single product.
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Best Gift for Outdoor Adventure: Owala FreeSip
Stay hydrated on your adventures with an Owala FreeSip bottle — Photo courtesy of Trove Brands, LLC
The FreeSip bottle by Owala comes in many fun colors, so you can show off your personal style while you stay hydrated. This water bottle is leak-proof and triple-insulated, and the clever FreeSip spout allows you to guzzle or drink through a straw with ease.
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Best Gift for Road Trippers: Laka 20
Long trips call for a Laka 20 cooler — Photo courtesy of Alexis
This 20-liter cooler is designed for ease of transport and maximum temperature control, thanks to its oval shape and light weight — it’s 25% lighter than most competitors. The Laka 20 offers up to 10 days of ice retention, and comes with built-in, handy extras like cupholders and a stainless steel bottle opener.
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Congratulations to all these winners! Remember to visit 10best.usatoday.com daily to vote in more Readers’ Choice Awards.
