Best Travel Subscription Boxes

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Why We Chose It: We selected The Holiday in a Box Co. for its ability to cater to those who love everything about traveling, from sampling traditional foods to shopping in local markets.

These curated and immersive boxes from The Holiday in a Box Co. offer exceptional attention to detail, including artisanal products (some edible, some for the home), interactive activities (language lessons and recipe cards, anyone?), and a digital library packed with virtual tours and experiences. Many products support local creatives and NGOs.

Boxes are divided into two themes: City Breaks for in-depth introductions to specific destinations and Family Adventures, designed for children aged 6 to 10. You can choose a subscription of three or six City Break boxes (for roughly $178 or $336, respectively). Pick your destinations or opt to be surprised, and decide whether you want them delivered monthly or bi-monthly. The Family Adventure box starts at about $46 and increases from there.

The Holiday in a Box Co. offers great flexibility, too. You can choose a one-off box for you or a friend, with prices starting at around $54 per box.

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Why We Chose It: We chose Spice Madam because of its stellar reviews on Cratejoy.com, where current subscribers rave about the authenticity of the spices and curated recipes.

For some people, it’s sampling local delicacies that make travel so rewarding. If you’re one of them, Spice Madam is a great way to bring a little culinary diversity into your kitchen.

Each box includes three to four packs of hard-to-find global spices (enough for up to six servings), four to six gourmet recipe cards, fun cultural facts, and a playlist of local music to set the mood while you cook. With a different destination featured each month, you can rediscover favorite flavors and also learn about entirely new cultures.

Recipes include vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives, and if you fall in love with any of the spices, you can buy refills directly from the Spice Madam website. Subscriptions start at about $20 per month, with boxes valued at more than roughly $40. Three-, six-, and 12-month subscriptions are also available, with a portion of the proceeds supporting non-profits that promote youth education.

Boxes ship for free in the second week of every month.

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Why We Chose It: We picked The Wordy Traveler because of its excellent reviews and the fact that each book is hand-picked and approved by a team of world travelers.

If you can’t travel in real life, getting transported abroad by a good book is the next best thing.

Each box includes a bag of ethically sourced premium tea and a limited edition fine art print, as well, with travel accessories and destination-themed souvenirs often thrown in for good measure.

Choose The Backpacker subscription to receive one book every quarter, The Dual Backpacker for two, or opt for The Full Suitcase for three books every quarter. You can decide whether to receive fiction or non-fiction books, or a combination of the two. Finally, choose a one-, two-, or four-quarter pre-paid subscription, with the four-quarter subscription offering the best value.

Subscriptions start from about $55. Once you place your order, your first box will ship within a week. Shipping is free within the U.S. but incurs a charge for all other countries. Proceeds from The Wordy Traveler support charities that provide education and medical care for women around the world.

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Why We Chose It: We picked The Camp Life for its thoughtfully curated, high-quality content, which receives enthusiastic reviews from satisfied reviewers on Cratejoy.com.

The Camp Life subscription boxes are our top choice for those who love to spend time in a tent and out in the wild. There are two options to choose from: The Outdoor Essentials box contains three to five camping essentials suitable for any kind of camper, while the Glampers & Campers box features five to seven items for campers and RV enthusiasts. Contents range from clothing and gadgets to gourmet outdoor snacks, with discount coupons for top camping brands thrown in as well.

Although The Camp Life website mentions monthly and quarterly subscriptions, it only offers quarterly boxes as of January 2022. For the Outdoor Essentials box, opt to pay about $45 quarterly, or pre-pay for two or four quarters for around $90 or $180, respectively.

Glampers & Campers boxes are available quarterly for around $50, or as pre-paid, two- or four-quarter subscriptions for roughly $100 or $200, respectively. Boxes ship in the first week of every month, and shipping is free (but only available within the U.S.).

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Why We Chose It: We selected the Explore Local Box because every destination is hand-picked by staff members who have traveled there in-person, enabling them to deliver local insight that goes beyond the expected cliché.

Domestic travel aficionados will love the Explore Local Box, which brings you regionally-made food and artisan products from a different U.S. city every month.

In each box, priority is given to small businesses and items that can’t easily be found in your local store, as well as to those that represent signature crops and industries (i.e. maple syrup from Vermont and music from Nashville). The back story of each product is also included, as is a watercolor profile map with fun facts about the destination.

Subscriptions are priced at $25 for a month-to-month subscription. You can also pre-pay for three months ($105), six months ($210), or 12 months ($420).

Choose to send yours as a gift, and you’ll be able to add a personalized message at check out. Boxes ship at the beginning of each month, and subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel them before the 29th of the same month.