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Tonya Denmark

25 Graduation Gifts for Travel-Loving Teens 🎓✈️

Published 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader,

Graduation season is here.

And while most people are shopping for dorm gear and notebooks, you and I both know your teen would rather be boarding a plane than organizing a desk.

If you’ve got a travel-loving teen graduating this year, I pulled together a list of gifts they’ll actually use on their next adventure. No fluffy “congrats” mugs or generic gift cards.

We’re talking:
– Smart, stylish gear that makes airport life easier
– Travel-ready tech that keeps them connected (without draining your battery—or theirs)
– And a few fun surprises they’ll never expect, but never leave behind again

These are all teen-approved picks from my own experience raising two travelers of my own.

Take a peek at the full list here: 25 Graduation Travel Gifts for Teenagers They’ll Actually Use​

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Here’s to new chapters and even better destinations,

Travel on!

Tonya

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Tonya Denmark

I provide travel recommendations for families with teens, as well as travel planning advice to get the most out of your vacation.

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