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The days are getting shorter and the temperatures lower, which can only mean that it's just about time to tackle that dreaded holiday shopping.

While most travel addicts will be wishing for a weekend away on December 25, for those who can't splurge on a luxurious beach getaway, we've got the next best thing.

Read on for the MailOnline Travel-approved gifts that are sure to please the biggest and best travel lovers on your list.

For the travel addict on your list, MailOnline Travel has compiled a list of sure to please gifts. Pictured: Uncommon Good's Travel Stub Diary, available for £8.12

Travel Stub Diary, £8.12 

Keep all of your favourite travel memories safe with an all-in-one album.

For those who love to hang on to all of their boarding pass stubs, museum tickets and keepsake postcards, this makes a perfect stocking stuffer. 

The travel companion comes with built in clear sleeves, as well as space in the margins for jotting down notes about the adventure at hand. 

Travel in style with Mulberry's ultimate carry-all: the Large Clipper Mole Scotchgrain with Cognac Trim

Large Clipper Mole Scotchgrain with Cognac Trim, £650 

Mulberry's Large Clipper Mole carry-all is great for anything from a quick weekend jaunt to a full-blown beach vacation (provided you pack lightly, of course).

Durable, yet stylish, the bag is slightly textured and accented by a contrasting leather trim.

The largest offering in this particular collection, the bag also comes with a detachable shoulder strap. 

For the bookworm with a penchant for wanderlust, Lonely Planet has plenty of inspiring offerings

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2015 and An Innocent Abroad, £9.99 and £8

Looking for inspiration for your next holiday? Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2015 offers plenty of suggestions for an adventurous year ahead.

With anecdotes and recommendations from staff, travel experts, and the online community, this comprehensive guide is the only one you need. 

And once you've booked, may we suggest an An Innocent Abroad for some casual reading on the plane. It's chock-full of life-changing travel tales from renowned writers.

Kiehl's Classic Collection Holiday gift set offers all their hero products in plane-friendly sizes

Kiehl's Selfridges Classic Collection Holiday gift set, £44.50

There is nothing more annoying than being forced to check your bag because you're toting full-size toiletries.

This Christmas, Kiehl's hero products have come together - in plane-friendly sizes - in the ultimate skincare kit.

Best of all, you only need to pack one between you and your significant other, since all products are suitable for both men and women.

NotOnTheHighStreet.com has a unique Scratch Off World Map Poster to help your favourite adventurer keep track of their travels

Scratch Off World Map Poster, £15.95 

This brilliant poster is both room decor and an interactive activity - at the same time.

Offer your favourite adventurer an easy way to keep track of their travels with this handy scratch off map.

A thin gold foil top layer can be scraped away once the country in question has been visited, revealing little known facts about the country underneath. 

With noise-cancelling technology, no frequent traveller should ever be without Beats by Dre headphones

Beats by Dre Studio Wireless headphones, £329.95

Never again will the intrepid adventurer be forced to use standard issue airline headphones.

The brand's splurge-worthy Studio Wireless model are great for drowning out airplane chatter, or, worse yet, that annoying toddler who will inevitably be seated behind you.

Plus, its rechargeable battery makes it perfect for long-haul flights. 

Professional-grade, body temperature-regulating Snow Finel knitwear is perfect for any ski bunny on your list

Snow Finel Lightweight Merino Wool Jumper and Snow Finel Classic Merino Wool Half Zip Sweater, £85 and £255 

For the ski bunnies on your list, a merino wool jumper is a great pick for under the tree. 

Not only does the fabric allow for movement on the slopes, but it also helps to regulate body temperature. 

Unsurprisingly, these knits are worn by the Swiss Ski School Instructors and the Great Britain Telemark Women's Ski Team.

This compact camera can capture priceless moments in any outdoor environment (and we do mean any!)

Canon PowerShot D30, £249 

This compact camera is perfect for any outdoor activity - and we do mean any.

Take photos up to 25 metres underwater with this shockproof, freezeprooof and dustproof model.

Time to hone your amateur adventure photography skills. 

Firebox's Shot Flask has a collapsible 60 mL shot glass stored in a recess on the container itself

The Shot Flask, £19.99 

Whether warming up with a quick shot of whiskey or toasting pals with a swig of vodka, this on-the-go shot glass and flask combination is a must for any avid traveller.

The leather-wrapped, stainless-steel offering boasts a collapsible 60 mL metal shot glass that can be stored in a recess on the flask itself.

Cheers to that. 

For a whimsical statement piece, you can't go wrong with kate spade's Rocket Clutch (left) or Liberty London's patterned luggage tag (right)

kate spade new york Rocket Clutch, £310

For the intrepid adventurer, kate spade new york has a creative statement clutch to remind them of all their travels - no matter where they are now. 

Liberty London Luggage Tag, £60 

There's no reason why such a necessary item can't be beautiful.

And besides, the more colourful your luggage tag is, the more likely you are to spot it at baggage reclaim. That's a fact.

Add a bit of sparkle - and wanderlust - to your travel addict's stocking with Ziba's Paper Plane Earrings

Ziba Layered Paper Plane Earrings, £15 

Add a touch of sparkle - and wanderlust - to your travel lover's stocking with these cute stud earrings.

The silver paper plane airplane earrings look great coordinated with another piece of whimsical jewellery or as a statement in their own right.

Best of all? They won't break the bank.  

Whether you're heading to London or New York, Herb Lester has the perfect quirky travel guide

Herb Lester's London: The Collected Guides and New York: The Collected Guides, £20 each  

Looking for a city guide that includes restaurants, shops, and sights that locals would actually want to go to? Herb Lester is here to help.

Each comprehensive package contains six fold-out travelogues showcasing the best - and often, least known - offerings in both The Big Smoke and The Big Apple. 

These guides will have you covered from the first moment you set foot in Heathrow (or JFK). 

Pilot & Captain have created a unique line of airport code t-shirts from around the globe. Some of our favourites? Berlin, Germany (left) and Toronto, Canada (right)

Pilot & Captain airport code t-shirts, £16.35

Whether you want to brag about your dream destination or show off your civic pride, Philadelphia-based design studio Heads of State have developed a line of travel-inspired accessories that is not to be missed.

Pilot & Captain, as the initiative is known, creates city-specific t-shirts and posters - and more destinations are being added each day.

Forgot to pick up a souvenir on a recent weekend jaunt? Sorted.

Keep your official documents looking stylish in Aspinal of London's Plain Passport Cover in Pewter Lizard

Aspinal of London Plain Passport Cover in Pewter Lizard, £45 

As if the thought of pulling out your passport isn't already enough to excite you, official documents will look even better wrapped in this luxurious cover.

There's also a handy inside pocket to store your boarding pass. 

Afraid it may be misplaced while abroad? Aspinal also offers free personalising with initials.