Do you love to travel and want ideas for your holiday gift wish list? Or maybe you have a friend or family member who is planning a special trip next year, and you need some gift ideas to help their trip be even more special. 

In this episode, I share my top 10 travel gifts to give and receive. I selected these travel gift items from my recent article about the 30 best travel gifts to give and receive, so be sure to check that out for even more ideas and for links to all the items that i share in this episode.  

Many travel gifts on my list apply to general travel for all (or most) kinds of trips. Then, I share my favorite travel items for specific types of trips, including international trips, cruises, theme parks, and road trips. 

Want more travel gift ideas?

Here is my list of the 30 best travel gifts to give and receive.

In this episode…

The Moving to the Magic series is back, this time with Amanda sharing her best moving and packing tips. Amanda has moved 4 times in the last 5 years, including a big move from New York City to Tampa, and a very recent move. Also, check out Amanda’s packing and moving essentials list for a smooth move.

Resources

Listen to the rest of the Me and the Magic series:

• Episode 028 – Moving to the Magic: I did it!
• Episode 032 – Moving to the Magic: Find Your Dream Home
• Episode 061 – Moving to the Magic… One Year Later
• Episode 103 – Moving to the Magic: Your Deciding Factors

We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations!

In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here to learn more and request a free quote!

In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote!

In this episode…

Introducing the Loungewear: Parks Edition for fellow Walt Disney World fans like us who also love the parks’ more adult spaces, including the lounges, bars, and restaurants.

Explore the various designs of Loungewear: Parks Edition inspired by Me and the Magic! Buy the Loungewear shirts and other fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at the Me and the Magic online shop! 

In this episode, I share Samantha Brown’s article, “100 Experience-Based Holiday Gift Ideas”, adding my commentary and more ideas for gift-giving.

Resources

Read through the full article that inspired this episode, 100 Experience-Based Holiday Gift Ideas by Samanatha Brown.

Learn more about Samantha Brown.

Follow Samantha Brown on Instagram.

I recently went on a 9-day trip to New York State. I stayed in 4 different places for those 8 nights, and I traveled for several hours by plane, train, bus, and car. It was essential that I packed light for this trip, to make all my travels easier.

In this episode, I share 9 ways to pack light for your trip. Some of these tips are my personal preferences, and some are tried and true packing tips. I guarantee that after you listen to this episode, you will have some new tips to try the next time you are packing for a trip!

RESOURCES

Check out the Libby app to borrow e-books and audiobooks from your public library for free.

I am obsessed with my packing cubes! I use ebags packing cubes. I’ve had these for years! They are very durable and long-lasting. I also love the ebags large pack-it flat toiletry kit.