47 Best Gifts for Moms Who Love to Travel
Are you looking for a unique travel gift for your mom? If your mom loves to travel, you’ll find the perfect travel gift for her on this list!
Before she was your mom, she went on all kinds of adventures. And you know she still loves to travel! Why not give her a gift she will truly appreciate and use!
This travel gift guide for moms is packed with awesome travel gifts she can use on her next vacation or business trip — and some she can use even when she’s not traveling.
I’ve rounded up a list of some of my favorite travel essentials that I take with me when I travel, as well as some travel gear I have my eye on!
Whether you’re looking for a great Mother’s Day gift, a travel-inspired birthday gift, or a holiday gift for Mom, this list has something to make mom smile!
As a mother who loves to travel, I can guarantee that this list is the perfect place to find a thoughtful gift that your mom will love!
Best Gifts for Moms Who Love to Travel
Here are the best travel gifts for moms who love to travel!
Packing Gifts for Mom
These suitcase, bag, and luggage organizer gift ideas will help mom pack easily and efficiently!
1. Samsonite Hardside Suitcase
Upgrade her luggage with this gorgeous Samsonite luggage.
It comes in 15 gorgeous colors, so choose her favorite color, and she’ll always know which bag is hers at baggage claim.
You can gift the carry-on or checked baggage size, depending on if your mom is a minimalist or an overpacker.
The suitcase features durable, multidirectional spinner wheels, a built-in TSA lock, and a 10-year warranty against defects. There’s also an expansion zipper and a telescoping handle.
And remember to add some new luggage tags, too!
2. Sea Bags Sail cloth Tote Bag
Aren’t you lucky she’s your mom? Show her, with this four-leaf clover tote bag!
I absolutely love this one-of-a-kind tote, made in Maine from recycled sail cloth. Use it for everything!
These totes can stand up to all sorts of everyday wear and tear, yet are machine washable!
3. THE NORTH FACE Borealis Backpack
Upgrade mom’s backpack!
Whether she needs a carry-on for the plane or a daypack for hiking, THE NORTH FACE Borealis Backpack is perfect.
With a removable waist belt, two external water bottle holders, and lots of pockets for small items, this bag will be used frequently.
4. Toiletries and Makeup Bag
Update her toiletries and makeup bag with this pretty bag!
The wide opening has a structured wire frame and zippered closure. Inside pockets keep everything organized.
The lightweight, water-resistant fabric bag wipes clean.
5. Travel Jewelry Box
Help her keep her jewelry organized when traveling, with this travel jewelry box.
She can customize the layout of the box, specific to the style and size of jewelry she prefers to wear. This tiny box holds all the jewelry she’ll need when traveling.
6. Packing Cubes
Make packing easier with these packing cubes!
Packing cubes help keep essentials organized, fit more clothing into a suitcase, and simplify packing! (They’re one of my favorite mom travel hacks!)
Travel Accessories for Mom
Find the perfect accessory to make travel easier for mom!
7. crossbody baggalini purse
Your mom will love this small crossbody purse with anti-theft features.
This Baggallini purse has RFID protection for credit cards, cut-resistant shoulder straps, and locking zippers.
The bag is the perfect travel accessory. It’s small enough to wear close to your body, and large enough to hold daily essentials when shopping, sightseeing, or traveling.
8. Passport holder
Make it a little easier for your traveling mom to get through airport security and protect her passport with this cute leather passport holder.
There’s room to stash a boarding pass, receipts, a credit card, and even a pen.
9. infinity scarf with Secret Pocket
Give mom a stylish travel scarf that does double duty!
With a hidden pocket, this beautiful infinity scarf discretely keeps valuables safe, so the wearer can easily navigate crowded markets, museums, and streets.
Travel scarves are one of my favorite travel accessories!
10. Tilley Iconic T1 hat
Perfect for a mom who loves being outside, this chic Tilley bucket hat offers sun protection in style.
Tilley hats are well made from sustainable, breathable materials. They look great, even after being packed in a suitcase.
11. Shawl travel wrap
Treat mom to a cozy travel shawl that’s perfect for staying warm on long flights or in the car.
This wrap can be worn as a scarf, shawl, or poncho, plus can be used as a blanket.
The wrap is soft, breathable, and not bulky.
12. heated vest
For moms who are always cold or those traveling to a cold-weather destination, this heated vest is gift is a great option!
With three levels of warmth, a rechargeable battery pack, and multiple heating elements, this is the gift your chilly mom didn’t know she needed.
Food and Drink Travel Gifts for Mom
Here are some delicious and practical gifts if your mom is the type of traveler who loves to taste her way around the world!
13. tea infuser
If your mom is a tea drinker, give her this tea thermos with a built-in tea infuser.
Sometimes, it’s hard to find good tea when traveling, and this infuser makes it easy to drink tea on the go.
Simply fill the infuser with loose leaf tea, add hot water, and let it brew, then remove the infuser.
14. Travel Tea Gift Set
For a mom who loves to travel and loves tea, another great gift idea is this round-the-world tea sampler set.
With teas from Thailand, India, France, and more, this tea sampler offers a taste of adventure!
15. Coffee Tumbler
Any coffee-drinking mom on the go, will appreciate this lovely coffee tumbler! (There’s a travel mug version, too.)
With a beautiful Rifle Paper Co. design, this Corkcicle tumbler is a great way keep her caffeinated in style.
16. Coffee from around the world
A mom who needs her coffee, no matter where she is in the world, will love this Atlas Coffee Club World of Coffee discovery set!
Sample four coffees from different regions of the world and learn about their flavor profiles.
Because if you can’t wake up in a different country, the next best thing is drinking coffee from a different country, right?
17. chocolate Sampler pack
Buy this chocolate variety pack if your mom loves chocolate!
Theo chocolate is a Fair Trade product, so you’ll know your gift supports cacao farmers around the world.
18. Wine Suitcase
For the mom who thinks that wine is the perfect souvenir: she’ll love this wine suitcase.
With removable foam inserts and an exterior hardshell, this suitcase will safely transport 12 bottles of wine and stay under the 50 lb. airline weight limit.
Tech Travel Gifts for Mom
Set mom up with the right tech for her next trip.
19. power bank and adaptors
Busy moms are in charge of keeping everything running, even when they’re traveling.
Make sure she’s ready to stay powered up with this power bank and this international power adaptor (with plenty of USB ports).
20. tech organizer
Make it easy for her to keep up with cables, earbuds, power banks, cords, and flash drives with this compact tech organizer.
It’s small enough to pack in a carryon bag, so it doesn’t get lost, and comes in lots of different colors.
21. AirTags
Any mom who loves travel also loves knowing where her luggage is.
Give her these AirTags so she doesn’t have to wonder!
22. Kindle Paperwhite
Absolutely one of my favorite travel essentials, an Amazon Kindle is a perfect gift for mothers who love to travel!
The Kindle Paperwhite is easy on the eyes, waterproof, and glare free.
Let Mom enjoy a good book while traveling, with millions of titles at her fingertips!
23. Audible subscription
If your mom would rather listen to her books, give her an Audible subscription.
Audible makes it easy to catch up on your reading list when traveling—driving, flying, or relaxing at the hotel—and when at home
24. noise canceling headphones
Every mom I know would love a little peace and quiet. Make it happen with these Beats Studio Pro noise-cancelling headphones.
These headphones are incredible when traveling. They block out airplane noise, can overcome street noise, and allow for a blissful retreat from the noise of bickering children.
25. AirFly pro
The AirFly Pro is a magic little device that plugs into the airplane audio jack, so you can use your own earbuds or wireless headphones to listen to inflight movies or games.
Instead of uncomfortable airplane headphones with poor audio quality, the AirFly Pro allows for a high-quality listening experience.
For frequent flyers especially, this gift is a great idea.
26. GoPro
For the adventurous mom, or the mother of adventurous kids, a GoPro Hero 12 makes an amazing gift!
How better to document all the incredible adventures?
This waterproof GoPro Hero 12 is the ideal camera for skiing snowy slopes, snorkeling in coral reefs, hiking muddy trails, and so much more!
Relaxing Travel Gifts for Mom
This list of travel gifts for mothers is all about helping her relax and be comfortable when she’s traveling!
27. compression socks
These awesome compression socks will help keep your mom’s feet and legs from being swollen and sore at the end of a day of travel.
These come in so many colors and prints, you’ll find the perfect option to suit your mom’s style!
28. Bliss Peppermint Foot Cream
After a day of travel or sightseeing, your mom will absolutely love this soothing foot cream.
This silky lotion will help her feet recover from a long day by exfoliating, soothing, and hydrating her feet.
The cream is the perfect size for travel, and she’ll appreciate the gift every time she applies it!
29. vionic slippers
After a long day on my feet, these slippers are the only one I want to wear.
These Vionic slippers are incredibly comfortable because they have an orthopedic insole that provides arch support.
When she returns to her hotel room after a long day of walking, your mom will love slipping into these comfy slippers!
30. Skin-Care Travel set
Travel is hard on the skin. Help your mom look and feel her best with this restoring travel skin care set.
TULA products contain probiotic extracts and skin superfoods to promote healthy, glowing skin.
This travel kit contains facial cleanser, day and night moisturizers, a serum, and a cute travel bag.
31. trtl Travel pillow and eye mask
Help your mom get a good night’s sleep on the plane by giving her the trtl neck pillow and eye mask.
Finally, there is a neck pillow that will actually let the wearer get some sleep on the plane!
The neck pillow has an internal support frame that keeps the head and neck from falling forward, so she can sleep and not wake up with neck strain.
The eye mask is soft, breathable, and cooling. It has eyecups that fit snugly against the face, but doesn’t feel tight or restrictive.
32. Loop earplugs
These Loop Earplugs are just what your mom needs to protect her hearing without sacrificing sound quality.
These noise reduction earplugs enhance high-fidelity sounds, while reducing noise at concerts, festivals, and other loud events.
If your mom often complains about it being “too loud,” these are for her!
33. Homesick Candles
Nothing evokes memories quite like scents.
Give your mom a Homesick candle that will remind her of her favorite travel destination!
The candle collection features cities, states, and countries around the world.
34. travel journal
I love this pretty linen-bound keepsake travel journal!
The journal has writing prompts and plenty of room to write. It has plenty of room for photos and mementos.
And, the journal has space to plan future trips to new places!
35. Coordinates Necklace
Create personalized jewelry for your mom by designing a coordinates necklace.
Add the coordinates of her favorite place, plus a phrase, date, or name to create a truly unique piece of jewelry that will have special meaning.
The best part of this gift is that it’s completely customizable!
36. Silk Pajamas
Pamper your mom with a luxurious gift: these elegant, luxurious silk pajamas.
The 100% mulberry silk fabric is breathable, lightweight, and soft. It’s not bulky, so it’s easy to pack for travel.
Because silk is a natural fabric, these pjs will keep her warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
37. Inflatable Lounger
Perfect for any mom traveling to festivals, concerts, the beach, or just the backyard!
The Chillbo Shwaggins Inflatable Couch is incredibly comfortable and easy to inflate.
With this cool lounger, your mom will make a statement and be the envy of all the other moms!
Travel Safety Gifts for Mom
Here are a couple gifts to help keep mom safe when traveling.
38. She’s Birdie personal safety alarm
When activated, the She’s Birdie Personal Safety Alarm has a loud siren and flashing LED light to draw attention and deter an attacker.
The alarm is small and easy to use. The She’s Birdie alarm can be taken anywhere, including on flights, unlike pepper spray or tasers.
39. Nitecore flashlight
Unlike the flashlight on a phone or other handheld flashlights, the Nitecore Pro Tactical flashlight is incredibly bright and can illuminate over 550 yards.
If your mom likes outdoorsy activities like hiking or camping, or if she’ll be walking through unfamiliar areas in a new city at night, this flashlight would be very useful.
Travel Experience Gifts for Mom
Does your mom have everything? Travel experiences are the perfect solution!
40. Language lessons
Give your travel-loving mom the gift of communication!
With the Rosetta Stone unlimited lifetime access plan, your mom can learn 24 languages!
She’ll be ready to speak, listen, and read around the world!
41. Costa Rica Yoga retreat
Give your mom an unforgettable gift: a six-day luxury yoga retreat in Costa Rica.
Moms give so much to everyone else. Give your mom the gift of relaxation and self-care.
This yoga and meditation retreat includes daily yoga, meditation, and breath work classes.
There’s plenty of time to walk on the beach, swim in the pools, or enjoy spa treatments.
Your mom will enjoy chef-prepared meals and tailored instruction, as well as serenity and relaxation.
42. Italian Culinary Vacation
Send mom off to a villa in Italy for a week!
At this all-inclusive luxury culinary vacation in the beautiful countryside near Rome, she’ll enjoy authentic cooking lessons, cultural excursions, olive oil and wine tastings, and so much more.
This gift has the added bonus that, if you’re lucky, she’ll treat you to a demonstration of her new Italian cooking skills when she gets home!
43. An Experience at her destination
If your mom has a trip planned, treat her to a special experience at her destination. Here are some incredible tour ideas:
- Best Tours for Mom in Paris
- Best Tours for Mom in Rome
- Best Tours for Mom in London
- Best Tours for Mom in Dublin
- Best Tours for Mom in New York
Going somewhere else? Find the perfect tour for any destination here!
Do you or someone special love France? Check out this list of amazing gift ideas for Francophiles!
Travel-Inspired Home Gifts for Moms
Here are my top gifts for enjoying the fun of travel at home!
44. Sicily Toaster
Brighten every morning at home with this fantastic SMEG toaster, inspired by Sicily. With these bright colors and fun designs, toast never looked so good!
45. Tasting the World Cookbook
Let her love of travel inspire some really delicious dinners! This amazing cookbook has recipes from 192 countries!
Tasting the World…One Country at a Time is a way to explore international flavors from home.
Shopping at Christmastime? Don’t forget an advent calendar for your favorite traveler!
46. Vintage Travel Posters Puzzle
Plan future vacations while working this vintage travel posters jigsaw puzzle.
The high-quality puzzle features a collage of historic posters from different destinations around the world.
47. Wooden World Wall Map
This wooden wall map is ideal for the mom who wants to go everywhere and loves unique gifts!
Each world map is a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece, and it is practically guaranteed to spark conversations!
Final Thoughts: Best Travel Gifts for a Traveling Mom
I truly hope that you have found the perfect travel gift for mom on this list!
These thoughtful gifts would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift, birthday gift for mom, or Christmas gift for mom.
Whether your mom loves international travel or long road trips to explore the United States, you’ll find just the right gift for her on this list!
And whether you want to help mom have the best-ever weekend getaway, traveling at the holidays, or prepare for an extended trip, you now have some great ideas to choose between!
And if you think of any mom-worthy gifts for travel lovers I should have included, let me know!