Gifts for your best friend who loves travel, under $25

For the best friend who is already planning the next trip. Seven Valentine's gifts, each chosen because it belongs in their hands, and each with a plain reason they'll feel it was picked for them.

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Chosen from gifts shoppers rated 4.3 out of 5 or better when we found them. Prices as of Oct 31, 2026. Prices and availability may change.

Our top pick

Lovepop

Lovepop Guiding Compass Pop-Up 5x7 Birthday & Everyday Card | Thank You; 3D Outdoor Greeting Card for Husband, Wife, Kids, Daughter, Mom, Him, Son, Men, Dad, Sister, Her, Friend

Why we think this fits: a compass rising from mountains and trails feels made for someone always dreaming up the next trip
What makes it special: the cover opens to a hand-assembled 3D compass rising from mountains and lakes, with a note card and envelope included

$13.00

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Laurence King

Around the World in 80 Trees: (The perfect gift for tree lovers)

What makes it special: a collection of stories about eighty trees from around the world

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$18.03~~was $28.99 —~~ Save 38%

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qyqkfly

Positive Crochet Espresso Coffee Cup Love Gifts Coffee Lovers Deskdeco | Birthday Anniversay Love Gift for Her Him Women Men Girlfriend Boyfriend Wife Husband Mom Dad

What makes it special: hand-stitched from soft brown yarn with a tiny red heart accent and a card reading 'i can't espresso how much you bean to me'

$8.99

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Engraved-Gift

Extra Life Coin Quarter - Ready Player One Extra Life Props Replica - Bronze

What makes it special: a bronze coin replica, 35mm in diameter, minted as a prop reproduction

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$9.80

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Three more worth a look

Ranked below the four above, still chosen for the same person.

Jovivi

Jovivi 3pcs Antique Copper Metal Bookmark Beading Bookmarks | Handmade 7 Chakra Healing Crystals Book Maker Tree of Life Tumbled Gemstones & Swirl & Leaf Bead

What makes it special: each set includes three bookmarks with tumbled gemstone beads, packaged in a velvet pouch and gift box

$14.99

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Penguin Random House

The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire

What makes it special: recipes span the grill, smoker, campstove and campfire in one collection

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$19.99~~was $38.00 —~~ Save 47%

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What makes it special: a PU leather binder with stainless steel binding, elastic closure and 80-100 sheets

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