Travel Photo Book Styles

Create Lasting Memories with Travel Photo Books

From family road trips and camping adventures to tropical getaways and ski vacations in the snowy mountains, your best travel memories deserve to be commemorated in a custom photo book. With Shutterfly, you can experience your most epic adventures again and again in a travel photo book filled with your favorite pictures and fondest memories. Whether you're dedicating a vacation photo album to your semester abroad or you fill the pages with your first family vacation with your kids, a custom photo book is the perfect way to compile your favorite travel photos into one place. Personalize each page as you transform your most cherished memories into a keepsake photo album that your family will treasure for years to come.

How to Make a Travel Photo Album

Relive your most treasured vacation memories in a travel photo album. Follow these steps:

1. Choose Your Photo Book Style: Determine the size, binding, and cover style of your travel photo album. Whether you prefer a small, softcover photo book for easy portability or a large, luxurious coffee table style layflat hardcover, Shutterfly has options to suit your needs.

2. Select a Template: Browse through Shutterfly's collection of travel photo book templates and choose your favorite to start customizing. Templates provide a foundation to make the process easier and more organized.

3. Organize Your Photos: Organize your vacation photos by color, location, or chronological order to create a seamless flow. You can design a travel album that combines multiple trips into one book or create separate albums for each adventure.

4. Customize Each Page: Personalize your photo book with pre-designed pages, unique layouts, creative backgrounds, and travel-themed stickers and embellishments. Add captions to share your favorite travel memories and document stories from your trip.

5. Add Special Touches: Enhance your travel photo album by including special touches like memorabilia pockets for keepsakes such as tickets and postcards. Consider professional six-color printing for smoother tones and more vibrant colors.

For more detailed inspiration and a step-by-step guide, check out our comprehensive guide on on how to create travel photo books. 

Popular Themes for Travel Photo Books

Choosing a theme for your travel photo book can help tell a more meaningful and cohesive story. Here are some of the most popular ideas to inspire your next album:

• Honeymoon Memories: Romantic getaways filled with beach days, sunset dinners, and special firsts as newlyweds.
• Family Vacations: Highlight bonding moments, silly selfies, and snapshots of the kids discovering new places.
• Road Trips: Map your journey through scenic highways, roadside stops, and favorite small-town finds.
• National Parks: Showcase nature’s beauty with dramatic landscapes, hiking trails, and wildlife encounters.
• International Adventures: Document cultural experiences, historic landmarks, and the food you’ll never forget.
• Weekend Escapes: Even a short trip can make a big impact—capture relaxing moments from quick getaways.

Tips for Organizing Travel Photos

Organizing your travel photos ahead of time makes designing your photo book much easier. Follow these simple tips to create a smooth, story-driven layout:

• Sort by Day or Destination: Organize photos chronologically or by each place you visited for a natural storytelling flow.
• Create Digital Albums: Use folders or albums on your phone or computer to group photos before uploading.
• Mix It Up: Include wide shots of landscapes, close-ups of details, and candid moments to keep it visually interesting.
• Add Keepsake Images: Snap photos of plane tickets, street signs, or restaurant menus to add fun context.
• Pick the Best, Not the Most: Choose quality over quantity to avoid a cluttered or overwhelming layout.
• Use Captions or Dates: Add text to highlight funny moments, share location names, or explain what made each stop memorable.

Showcase Your Adventures with High-Quality Vacation Photo Books

A custom travel photo book is more than just a keepsake—it’s a beautifully crafted way to preserve and relive your favorite adventures. Shutterfly’s premium printing and durable binding ensure your photos are showcased with vibrant color, crisp detail, and lasting quality. These travel albums make stunning coffee table displays and thoughtful gifts for loved ones who joined you on the journey. Whether you're documenting a once-in-a-lifetime trip or your favorite weekend getaway, create a travel photo book that does your memories justice.

After designing your travel photo album, hang your most cherished memories in your home as custom wall art with photo tiles, canvas prints, and more. You can also create travel gifts and essentials like tote bags, travel mugs, and luggage tags.