The winter and holiday season is a common time for people to take off, mainly in an attempt to avoid the cold weather, and the December 2014 travel trends are in line with the sentiment. Yet there is also another offshoot of the holiday season seeping into this industry and that has to do with gifts. Travel gifts are a great option for friends, families and colleagues. From kits to luggage and more, there are ways to be creative, thoughtful and memorable.
The collection of December 2014 travel trends also touches on the idea of efficient travel. Many designers, airlines and more are turning to technology to improve people's experience with their company and services overall.
Top 50 Travel Trends in December
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InFlight Cocktail Kits
The Carry On Cocktail Kit Livens Up the Drink Choices When In the Air
48
Mesmerising Desert Tents
Léa Donnan's Afghan Tents Brighten Up the Desert
47
Mile High Accommodations
The KLM Airplane Airbnb Brings In-Flight Entertainment to the Next Level
46
Modern Adventurer Motorhomes
The Winnebago Travato is Made for Outdoor Explorers Not Retirees
45
Futuristic Island Yachts
Project Utopia Could be Mistaken for a Landed Alien Spaceship
44
Urbanized Outdoor Bags
Madden Equipment Creates Sleek Backpacks and Daytrippers for City Dwellers
43
Uncomfortably Adventurous Photography
Cory Richards Focuses on Life's Struggles in His Work
42
Contemporary Norwegian Passports
Norway Introduces a Gorgeous Redesign of Their Travel Documents
41
Shirt-Pressing Cafes
This Unique Cafe in Japan Has Maids That Will Iron Your Garments
40
Ethereal Icelandic Photos
Chris Burkard's Photos of Iceland Are Stunning
39
Snowy Mountain Photography
Into the Wild by Rositsa Ergina Captures an Alaskan National Park
38
Train Costume Contests
This Adult Halloween Costume Contest in Japan Took Place on a Train
37
Enchanting Literary Hotels
The Wonderland House Brings a Classic Tale to Life
36
Two-Way Photography Series
These Fun Travel Photos Capture a Guy and a Girl's Views Through a Lens
35
Sky High Sport Excursions
Heli-Skiing in Alaska is a Dare-Devil's Adventure
34
Luggage-Leaving Hospitality Schemes
This Hotel Luggage Storage Service Increases Customer Loyalty
33
Sportfishing-Specializing Accomodations
This Alaska Lodge is on the Banks of the Kenai River
32
Cave-Exploring Cable Cars
The World's Largest Cave Will Be Explorable By Cable Car
31
Haunted Train Stunts
Virgin Trains Hires a Paranormal Consultant Ahead of Halloween
30
Photography-Based Tourism Apps
The Social Network Turns Your Travel Pics Into a Trip-Planning Tool
29
Renaissance Tea Houses
The Baoputang Teahouse Focuses on the Tradition Surrounding the Ritual
28
Experiential Messaging Apps
Meetey Helps You Share Experiences with Others Nearby
27
Working Sabbatical Services
The Jobbatical Platform Lists Short-Term Career Break Opportunities
26
Digital Silence Campaigns
'Minute of Silence' Challenges Phone Users to Pay Their Respects
25
Fragrant Travel Globes
Heathrow Airport Sends You on a Trip of Smells Around the World
24
Local Architecture Apps
This Portland Design App from R/GA Highlights Gems in the Community
23
Printable Vacation Wear
Janne Kyttanen Creates a 3D-Printed Wardrobe Using Modern Technology
22
Virtual Cloudgazing Contests
Delta Wants You to Stare at the Clouds Online to Win a Trip Ticket
21
Road Trip Music Kits
This Music Packaging for Spotify Blends Web with Road Trips
20
Seasonal Travel Apps
In Beta, This App Offers Travel Recommendations Based on the Time of Year
19
Food-Focused Terminal Redesigns
The United Airlines Terminal at Newark Airport is Getting a Reboot
18
Efficient Packing Tips
This Infographic Offers Tricks to Pack Efficiently When Travelling
17
Social Flight Apps
The Quicklet Air Travel App Now Lets You Facebook Creep Fellow Passengers
16
Insightful Travel Magazines
Airbnb's 'Pineapple' Aims to Inspire New and Seasoned Adventurers
15
Recreational Start-Up
Trend Hunter's Misel Saban Counts Down Her Top Picks for New Travel Startups
14
Tailored Travel Guides
DELI Uses a Travel Quiz to Make Suggestions for Entertainment & Activities
13
Holiday Selfie Suggestions
This Infographic Offers Tips on Taking Smartphone Self-Portraits
12
Airport Transit Payment Apps
Torontonians Will Be Able to Pay for the Union Pearson Express By App
11
Travel SIM Card Stickers
KnowRoaming's Travel Sim Card Add-Ons Clamp Down on High Roaming Costs
10
Storytelling Insurance Ads
K&H's Ad Tells a Tale of Getting Hurt While Skiing with Just Photos
9
Flight Simulation Billboards
This Travel Billboard from KLM Turns the Public into Pilots
8
Social Travel Directories
Facebook's Places Directory Helps You Explore the Best of What's Nearby
7
Elfin Shipping Services
Virgin Trains Promotes Its Bag Magic Service with a Jolly Cast of Elves
6
Travel Tip Calculators
'Tip This Much' Details How Much to Tip Around the World
5
Historic Simulation Apps
Union Station's Living History App Lets You Experience Parts of the Past
4
Contemporary Latin Boutique Hotels
The Casco Viejo Hotel Boasts Patterned Tiles and Airy Spaces
3
Heartwarming Headrest Messages
KLM's Cover Greetings Surprises Passengers with Personalized Notes
2
Alaskan Wildlife Expeditions
This National Geographic Expedition Explores the Arctic State
1
Scenic Route Map Apps
Yahoo Labs Creates a Digital Map that Encourages People to Smell the Roses
Related Ideas
Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Festive Theme Park Tumblers
The New Starbucks x Disney Collection is Disney World Themed
Collaborative Travel Beauty Bags
The Rare Beauty x Béis Beauty Collection Takes Cosmetics to Go
Cocktail-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Aperol is Initiating 'Aperolidays' in 2025
Cocktail-Inspired Tablescapes
The Cocktail Collection & Hestia Harlow Made Holiday Tablescape Kits
Luxurious Holiday Experiences
St. Regis Toronto Debuts Seasonal Programming Across Multiple Venues
Sophisticated Winter Fashion Capsules
The COS Winter 2025 Collection is Ultra-Chic & High-Quality
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Après-Ski–themed Vodka Launch Parties
Holiday Vodka Makes Its Entry into the New York Market
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Festive Drinkware Collections
Stanley 1913 Introduces a Limited Holiday Release with Target Stores
Motorsport-Inspired Travel Accessories
Porsche Canada Released a Spring Lifestyle Collection
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Branded In-Flight Coffee Partnerships
Costa Coffee Partnered with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
Festive In-Flight Experiences
Emirates Offers Seasonal Experience for Travelers
Upscale Modern Holiday Experiences
W Toronto Hotel Unveils Festive Offerings Throughout December
Beer-First Travel Collections
Molson Coors' Lager Luggage Collection Makes Summer Travel Fun
Personalized AI-Powered Travel Apps
Mindtrip is an AI-Powered App for Localized Recommendations
Personalized Travel Wellbeing Platforms
Withu's Trvlwell Offerss Personalized Wellbeing Solutions
Luxurious Eco-Conscious Amenities
Aeroflot is Launching Eco-Friendly Amenity Kits for Passengers
Subtly Seasonal Cafe Accessories
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo Christmas Merch is Demure
Premium Amenity Kit Collections
ELIE SAAB x Saudia Airlines Redefine In-Flight Luxury
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Festive Train Travel Candles
The Yankee Candle All Aboard to Christmas Collection
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
European-Inspired Holiday Markets
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Hosting a Holiday Market
Christmasy Coffee Capsule Collections
The Nespresso Magic in the Making Collection is Festive
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
AI Travel Planning
Mindtrip Turns Tourism Website Content into Personalized Travel Itineraries
Departure Lounge Pop-Ups
giffgaff's Holidata Lounge Helps Travelers Get Ready for Adventure
Conversational Travel Booking
Mindtrip Uses AI to Simplify Flight Planning and Checkout
Integrated Travel Wallets
Samsung Wallet Organizes Bookings, Tickets and Itineraries in One Place
Festive Espresso Martini Flights
Starbucks Reserve is Serving Up a Holiday Espresso Martini Flight
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Seasonal Instrument Gift Guides
Gibson Brands Debuted a Comprehensive Gift Guide for the Holidays
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots
Starbucks Launched its 'Drawn Together' Campaign
Destination-Driven Travel Pieces
The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris Reimagines Iconic Places
Holiday Cocktail Experiences
Empress 1908 Gin & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts Partner
Generative AI Travel Tools
Expedia Group Introduced Travel Tools and APIs for North America
Convenience Store-Inspired Holiday Lines
7-Eleven Debuts the Holiday Capsule from 7Collection™
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Cookie-Enhanced Airline Menus
The Cookie Department Partners with United Airlines
Hot Cocoa Flights
Starbucks Reserve's Hot Cocoa Duo Flight Has a New Caramel Miso Hot Cocoa
Glass Tableware Collection
Yakush Japanese Winter Tableware Reflects Seasonal Landscapes in Glass
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Digital Travel Organizers
Packd Helps You Plan Trips and Manage Packing Lists Efficiently
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Luxury Designer Travel Guides
Louis Vuitton Introduced a New Format for its City Guide Resorts
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Business Traveler Wellness Guides
Corporate Traveler Partners with Sweat for a Wellness Guide
Elegant Holiday Beauty Kits
U BEAUTY Has Curated a Collection of Five Distinct Skincare Kits
Waffles-Centric Travel Experiences
Choice Hotels International Conducts a Nationwide Survey
Winter Cocktail Infusion Kits
Re:bloom Infusions Spotlights Its Best-Selling Winter Kits
Travel Planning Tools
ReadyPackGo Helps You Organize Trips Into A Simple All-In-One Itinerary
Hotel Lifestyle Retail
Marriott Launched Hotel-Inspired Home Décor for Luxury Consumers
Anniversary Travel Series
Kith for TUMI 50th Anniversary Set blends luxury travel with streetwear
Travel-Size Jewelry Cleaners
Diamond Drunk Elevates Jewelry Care with 'The Travel Collection'
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Collectible Amenity Kits
British Airways Launched a New Range of Business Class Amenity Kits
Food Travel Accessories
The To Go Collection Converts Takeout Packaging into Functional Gear
Traveler-Focused Nutrition Features
Flykitt Expands Its Health-Focused Travel Technology Suite
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Story-Driven Vacation Apparel
& Other Stories Features Versatile Pieces for Summer Getaways
Festive Home Exchange Opportunities
HomeExchange Promotes Canadian Stays for the Holiday Season
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Parisian-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Names Its 2025 Campaign Le Voyage Des Lumières
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Holiday Lifestyle Capsules
As Ever Holiday Collection by Meghan Markle Offers Cozy Essentials
Wellness Destination Memberships
Sweat & Tonic Unveils Holiday Gift Packages for Fitness Lovers
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Safety Travel Tools
Know Your Trips Provides Real-Time Alerts and Safer Routes for Travelers
Secret Gift-Wrapping Suites
Travelodge Offers Free, Bookable Wrapping Rooms for the Holidays
Global Travel Hubs
NomadMania Helps Travelers Plan, Track, Map, And Connect Worldwide
Travel Planning Apps
Triply Helps Track Trips, Flights, And Explore Global Experiences
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Travel Planning Tools
CoTrips Uses AI To Generate Personalized Travel Itineraries Quickly
Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails
Grant’s Whisky is Being Cheeky for the Holidays
Curated Luxury Travel Packages
The easyJet Holidays Luxury Collection Offers Five-Star Experiences
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Energizing Aircraft Designs
Dunkin' and JetBlue Unveiled a Special Brewing Altitude Design
Haute Hotel-Branded Travel Experiences
The Latest Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is Luxe
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Trip Planning Platforms
Pogo Travel Helps You Plan, Save, And Share Personalized Adventures
Convenient Artisan Holiday Foods
The Delice De France Winter Range Has Sweet and Savory Options
Travel Package Marketplaces
Holicay Helps Travelers Build and Access Custom Travel Experiences
Visual Journey Mapping
Travel Map Video Turns Routes Into Shareable Animated Stories
In-Air Wine Tastings
The Magellan Jets Journeys Program Reflects Private Clients' Passions
Centennial‑Inspired Airline Menus
American Airlines' Themed Menu Offers a Taste of the 20s
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Travel Discovery Platforms
Ready To Traveling Inspires Exploration With Curated Travel Ideas
Festive Travel Getaways
Air Canada Vacations Launches Christmas Market Tour Packages
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
Travel-Focused Holiday Promotions
Ricardo Beverly Hill is Running a Festive Promotion This Season
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
Smart Travel Companions
Polarsteps Helps You Plan, Track, and Share Every Travel Experience
In-App Road Trip Planners
The Marriott Bonvoy App Features a Road Trip Planner for Summer Fun
Design-Forward Winter Collections
Tod's Has Launched the Italian Winter Capsule Collection
Identity-Based Travel Matches
Travelese Introduced Its Matching Architecture
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
Delvaux Debuted an Elevated Holiday Campaign This Year
Mediterranean-Inspired Luggage Capsules
TUMI Has Unveiled the Mediterranean Escape Collection
Group Travel Planners
TripSyncPro Simplifies Collaborative Planning For Group Travel
Holiday Hotel Pop-Ups
Hilton to Launch Gingerbread Express and a New Christmas Island Today
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Custom Travel Stickers
Your Travel Stickers Lets You Create Personalized Travel-Themed Stickers
Autumnal Wine Kits
Vinebox's Sweater Weather Tasting Experience Shares Cozy Varietals
Convenience-Focused Vacation Bundles
Southwest Airlines Debuts Getaways by Southwest
Travel Planning Assistants
Time2Pack Simplifies Travel With Smart Lists and Offline Tools
Travel Collectible Platforms
World Traveler Lets You Share Adventures Through Custom Travel Cards
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Women's Travel Packages
Goway is Launching the Solo Women Travel Line Featuring New Packages
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Travel-Focused Accessibility Platforms
Smartvel's TravelAble Seeks to Consolidate Travel Info
European-Inspired In-Flight Menus
American Airlines Offers a European Destination Summer Menu
Festive Wine Tasting Kits
Vinebox's Wine Advent Calendar Collection Includes a Virtual Experience
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Curated Travel Plans
Travely Provides Ready-to-Use Itineraries for Stress-Free Exploration
Travel Tracking Apps
Trip Or Die Lets Users Track Countries Visited And Share Travel Maps
Minimalist-Inspired Travel Containers
Cadence Makes the Snow Collection Available to Travelers
Seasonal Wine Tasting Experiences
Trius Winery Spotlighted Its Taste the Season Initiative
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
Holiday Planning Toolkits
Ultimate Holiday Planner for Christmas Helps You Be Organized & Festive
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cooking Guides
Wyda Presents Techniques Across Five Cultural Traditions
Travel Planning Tools
Stays & Flights Helps Compare Multi Flight Trips And Find Better Deals
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Travel Planning Tools
Itinerary Planner Helps Create Personalized Trip Plans And Organize Travel
Travel Mapping Platforms
Travel Map Club Lets Users Track, Share, and Connect Over Trips
In-Flight Explorer Apps
Flight Compass Tracks Flights, Landmarks, and Countries While Flying