Dec 6, 2024 | Holbrook Travel

Holbrook’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for the world traveler or nature lover in your life — or want to drop a hint about your own wish list — here are a few ideas to inspire you!

Under $20

Reusable Cotton Rounds

This sustainable alternative to single-use cotton pads is a great option for anyone looking to reduce waste in their self-care routines. These reusable cotton rounds are soft, gentle, long-lasting, and versatile, as well as convenient and compact for travel. 10 pack $10 | 20 pack $18

Hand-Knitted Elephant

This small elephant plush is hand knitted from 100% organic cotton by the Kenana Knitters, a Kenyan organization that seeks to empower local women through dignified work in a safe, family-friendly environment. It is a great gift for any little ones or elephant lovers of any age in your life and benefits not only the significant social impact of the Kenana Knitters but also the invaluable conservation efforts of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. $15

Sloth Holiday Socks

Not only are these adorable sloth-patterned socks made from organic, Fairtrade-certified cotton, but maker Conscious Step partners with Conservation International to donate a portion of sales toward protecting endangered animals and conserving rainforests. $15.96

Rocketbook Mini Reusable Planner

This mini version of Rocketbook’s best-selling reusable notebook is the perfect space-saving alternative for anyone looking to stay organized while being eco-friendly. After filling up the pages, users can capture scans of their writing with an app, and then erase it all with water to start fresh. $17.99

Coffee Produced in Bird-Friendly Habitats

Gift the coffee lover in your life coffee that supports bird conservation and family farmers in the Americas. Straight from the Audubon Society, this coffee is grown under a canopy of native trees, shrubs, and plants that provide the critical refuge needed for migratory and local birds. $18

$20 - $50

2025 Animal Holiday Calendar

This calendar features over 300 animal and conservation holidays and facts to keep its viewers learning all year long. Each page turn reveals eye-catching illustrations in Peppermint Narwhal’s vivid and colorful art style. $20

Book: "An Immense World" by Ed Yong

This New York Times Best Seller by Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Ed Yong takes readers on a journey alongside a variety of fascinating creatures and how they each perceive the world in vastly different ways. It has received multiple awards in the non-fiction and science spheres (and has been a favorite this year among the Holbrook staff!). Paperback $20 | Hardcover $32

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Dangle Earrings

These sterling silver loggerhead sea turtle earrings from the Sea Turtle Conservancy make for a beautiful accessory while supporting an important cause. $24.95

Audubon Opoly

Perfect for family game night, this nature-themed board game challenges players to collect Audubon's most iconic North American species. Decorated with the colorfully painted birds of John J. Audubon, this game is both eye-catching and entertaining. $29.99

AllTrails+ Annual Plan

This is an excellent gift for the adventurer in your life or someone who wants to hike more in the new year. In addition to the benefits of AllTrails' free version, the premium AllTrails+ allows hikers to download maps for thousands of trails globally, share their location with friends and family, and analyze trail conditions before they depart. $35.99

$50 - $100

Monarch Butterfly Puzzle

Donate to World Wildlife Fund on your loved one's behalf and give them a gift that serves as a fun activity and looks like a work of art. This beautiful, 1,000-piece puzzle features a close-up image of monarch butterflies. Crafted from FSC-certified cardboard, the finished puzzle measures 19" x 19". $60 donation to World Wildlife Fund

KeyBird Keycaps

Bird nerds will love this clever set of keycaps by artist Alex Tomlinson. Each keycap features the silhouette of a bird that starts with the same letter it represents on the keyboard (avocet for "a," bufflehead for "b," etc). $68

Andes Lagoon | Handwoven Striped Throw Blanket in Turquoise from Peru

This hand-crafted throw blanket by Peruvian artist W. Rojas Yuri for the Novica x Road Scholar World Bazaar features Andean textiles that are intricately woven into a traditional pattern combining vibrant colors. This unique creation showcases the rich Indigenous heritage of Peru while also supporting the livelihood of a talented local artisan. $88.19

NatureSpy Wildlife Camera

NatureSpy is an innovative, UK-based non-profit that focuses on supporting wildlife projects across the globe through wildlife-watching technology. Their popular wildlife camera traps come in a variety of models to choose from depending on your individual needs and help you capture special nature moments you may otherwise miss while being away. Price ranges from $109 to $217

Recycled Flip-Flop Wall Art: Elephant

The artists at Ocean Sole in Kenya, many of whom come from a wood-carving background, use their skills to make incredible sculptures, artwork, and functional products from discarded flip-flops that have washed up along rivers, beaches, and other waterways. Products range from keychains and coasters to this colorful elephant wall art. XL $330 | XXL $980

*All prices are current as of publish date and do not include shipping

 

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