8 things to buy for frequent fliers

From unique experiences to luxurious comforts to practical gear, get a travel gift as thoughtful as it is useful

- Sarah Stanley

Looking for a gift for your travelobsessed pal? The best presents are memorable, practical or comfortable bonus points if they tick all three boxes.

With Christmas fast approaching, here are eight gift ideas - some tried and tested by this writer - to delight the globetrotter in your life.

1. TINGGLY CHRISTMAS GIFT BOXES: GIFT A TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Tinggly, an online gifting platform, sells Christmas gift boxes that give recipients access to thousands of activities across more than 100 countries.

an Each themed gift box comes with a physical voucher and a personalised message; worldwide delivery costs additional US$10 (S$13.50).

An e-voucher version is also available, and can be delivered instantly after purchase at no extra charge.

Gift boxes include a curated range of experiences and the activities offered depend on the price of the box. This means that a gift box of higher value will likely offer more premium experiences.

A Merry Christmas gift box is now on sale for US$111.20 (usual price US$139). Recipients can choose from more than 13,300 activities worldwide.

They include a three-hour walking tour in Nishiki Market in Kyoto, a two-hour surf lesson in the Gold Coast and a desert safari in Dubai with a barbecue dinner included.

Also on sale is a limitededition Merry Christmas gift box, which costs US$191.20 (usual price US$239) and offers recipients more than 21,000 experiences to choose from.

Each activity can be booked for between one and four people, and gift boxes have no expiration date. Gift cards are also available from US$50, and provide access to more than 100,000 experiences and hotel stays worldwide. Go to tinggly.​com

2. SEEK SOPHIE EXPERIENCES: UNIQUE ACTIVITIES IN ASIA

Gift experiences and gift cards - which offer recipients more than 2,500 experiences in Asia are available on travel booking platform Seek Sophie.