The best gifts for travel lovers are the ones that keep a trip in view: a map of a favorite city, a skyline of a place they have been, or a landscape from somewhere they want to go. Gear gets replaced, while a wall piece stays up for years. Order by Thursday, December 10 for Christmas.
- Wall art of places works as a travel gift because it ties to a specific trip: a city map, a skyline, a lake or a coastline.
- Orders reach the door in 8 to 10 business days, so an order placed by Thursday, December 10 arrives before Christmas on Friday, December 25, 2026.
- Landscape canvas comes in sizes from 12x8 to 60x40 inches, panoramic from 24x8 to 60x20 and portrait from 8x16 to 30x60.
- Over a 40 inch console or desk wall, aim for art 27 to 30 inches wide, such as a 30x20 inch landscape.
- Every piece is printed to order in one of four finishes, with Free Shipping on US orders.
What Is a Good Gift for Someone Who Loves to Travel?
A good gift for a travel lover is something that holds a memory or points to the next trip. Luggage tags and packing cubes travel with them. A map or skyline of a place they love stays home and shows it off.
Gift guides for travelers mostly list gear: tags, adapters and organizers. Wall art covers the other half, which is the place itself. It also suits people who travel less than they would like, because it brings the destination into the room.
Why Does Wall Art of Places Make a Good Travel Gift?
Wall art of places makes a good travel gift because it is specific and lasting. A city map says "I remember where you went," and a skyline says it for a particular city. Three things make it work.
- It matches a real trip, so the giver can name the place on the card.
- It stays up on a wall for years, where a gadget gets replaced.
- It arrives ready to hang, in a size chosen from the room.
Our guide to travel wall art shows nine ways to hang trips once the piece arrives.
Which Travel Gifts Work for Each Kind of Traveler?
Match the piece to how the person travels. A city lover wants a map or skyline, a nature traveler wants a lake or a coastline, and a person who loves one country wants art of that country.
| Traveler | Piece to consider | Shape and size |
|---|---|---|
| City explorer | A city map or skyline | Landscape, 24x16 to 36x24 |
| Nature traveler | A mountain lake or a coastline | Panoramic, 36x12 to 60x20 |
| History and ruins fan | An ancient site at golden hour | Landscape or square |
| One-country devotee | Art of that country, such as Italy or Japan | Landscape, 30x20 to 48x32 |
| Wanderlust at a desk | A map of a region or country | Landscape, 24x16 to 36x24 |
Pick the size from the wall, not the table. The right piece fills about two thirds of the furniture width below it.
Is a Map Print a Good Gift for Someone Who Travels?
Yes, a map print is one of the strongest travel gifts because it is specific. A map of a hometown, a honeymoon city or a country they lived in works as a keepsake. Browse map wall art and city map wall art for city and country layouts.
Our pieces include city maps of Tirana, Shkoder and Sumgait and a map of the Republic of Turkey. A map suits a desk wall or an entryway because it is detailed and rewards a close look.
Pro tip: Check the place name on the piece against the trip. A city has neighborhoods and a country has regions, so a map of the exact one on the trip reads as personal.
Which Skyline and Landscape Pieces Suit a Travel Lover?
Skylines suit people who collect cities, and landscapes suit people who collect views. Our skyline wall art includes the Orlando skyline across Lake Eola, and our landscapes include Lago di Braies at golden hour and a castle on an island in Lake Iseo in Italy.
For a wide wall, a panoramic print stretches across a sofa or a long hallway. The Skaneateles Lake pier at dusk is one panoramic view.
Gifts for a Traveler Who Loves One Country
If the person keeps returning to one country, buy art of that country. The Italian wall art collection and the Japan art prints and wall art collection are two places to start, and a single large piece beats several small ones.
How Do You Choose the Right Size for a Travel Gift?
You can choose the size without seeing the room by asking where it will hang. Over a sofa, aim for two thirds to three quarters of its width. Over a console, a desk or a short wall, go smaller. Our wall art size guide explains each case.
A 40 inch wide entryway console calls for art 27 to 30 inches wide, since two thirds of 40 is about 27 and three quarters is 30. A 30x20 inch landscape city map is 30 inches wide, so it fits. Hang its bottom edge 6 to 10 inches above the console.
Watch out: A gift that is too small gets lost on the wall. If you cannot measure the space, choose the middle size of the range rather than the smallest.
When Do You Need to Order Travel Gifts for Christmas?
Order by Thursday, December 10 for Christmas. Orders arrive in 8 to 10 business days, and Christmas falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and an order placed that week arrives by mid-December.
- Choose the place: a city, a country or a view the person loves.
- Choose the shape: landscape for a console, panoramic for a sofa, portrait for a narrow wall.
- Choose the finish: Canvas Print, Framed Canvas, Framed Print or Poster Print.
- Order by Thursday, December 10 for Christmas delivery.
Our personalized wall art guide has more ideas for map gifts.
Every piece is printed to order and ships free across the US, in four finishes and four shapes.
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Common Questions
What is a good gift for someone who enjoys traveling?
A good gift is something that holds a memory or points to the next trip. Wall art of a place they have been, such as a city map, a skyline or a lake view, stays on the wall for years. It suits people who travel often and people who wish they did.
What is the best gift for someone who loves to travel?
The best gift matches the person's favorite place. A map of a city they lived in, a skyline of one they visited or a landscape from a trip is more personal than gear. Choose the shape for the wall and order by Thursday, December 10 for Christmas.
What is the 7 gift rule?
The 7 gift rule is a Christmas idea that limits each person to seven presents. A common version is something they want, need, wear, read, do and share, plus a keepsake, though sources vary on the exact list. A framed place piece fits the keepsake or want slot for a traveler.
What are good gifts for men who travel?
Men who travel often like a piece that suits an office or a den: a skyline of a city they visit for work, a map of a region or a landscape in a framed finish. Choose a landscape or panoramic shape and a size of two thirds the width of the desk or sofa wall.
How long does a wall art gift take to arrive?
Orders reach the door in 8 to 10 business days with Free Shipping in the US. For Christmas on Friday, December 25, 2026, place the order by Thursday, December 10. Each piece is printed to order, so choose the size and finish before you check out.
