Mother’s Day is almost upon us. If your mom is already dreaming of her next well-deserved vacation, she’ll welcome a Mother’s Day gift that will inspire her next trip, help her travel better or even give her the gift of travel itself.
This May, honor your mom with one — or a few — of these 37 editor-approved travel gifts. From treats that will fuel her wanderlust to handy travel accessories and luxury travel gear, there’s a gift for each and every traveling mom on this list.
Accessory gifts for moms who love to travel
This customizable hive of containers is the perfect way to help Mom stay organized on her travels. The magnetic, leakproof and compact containers can be customized by color and label, allowing you to create a set of six that perfectly fits Mom’s needs. Dedicate one Capsule to her jewelry, one to moisturizer, one to shampoo ... you get the idea.
The travel pros at Away know a thing or two about packing, and the brand’s packing cubes are a great tool for keeping organized on the go. This set of four packing cubes is available in seven colors, each of which features a mesh top and full zipper enclosure to keep everything where it’s meant to be in your suitcase. Four packing cubes not enough for Mom? Away also offers the Insider Packing Cubes in a set of six.
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Help Mom keep her jewelry organized when on the road with this travel jewelry case. The pouch has special sections to separate rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, keeping them untangled and holding them in place through bumpy flights or long car rides. The vegan leather pouch comes in bright colors from Green to Terracotta and Red to Taupe, so it can easily be spotted in a packed suitcase.
Moms who love to read might also love to write, so give her a special place to note all her travel memories. This 320-page leather travel journal has plenty of space to note travel musings and features colored maps and international dialing codes too. Plus, the bold orange leather ensures the journal is always visible in a suitcase, weekender or tote bag. You can monogram the journal with Mom’s initials to make it her own for an additional $12.50.
We’re huge fans of all the travel gear that eco-friendly brand Paravel puts out, and this vegan leather passport case is no exception. It comes in four shades that will remind Mom of sunshine, brunches and cocktails during her travels. The stylish holder keeps passports safe, is easy to spot and makes a chic fashion statement all at once. Plus, it’s got eight card slots to keep her favorite travel credit card safe while she’s away from home.
This BPA-free stainless steel travel mug is just as functional as it is beautiful. It keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot, thanks to its double-wall vacuum insulation. Drinks will stay fresh whether Mom’s traveling on a plane, gardening or anything in between. It’ll even keep tea hot and white wine chilled. It’s available in six colors, and best of all, it’s dishwasher-safe so Mom can use it over and over again without having to hand-wash it.
If your mom loves to watch her favorite movies and shows while she travels, this simple accessory is a must-have. With it, she can clip her phone in and attach the mount to any surface in front of her — think a seatback tray table or desk — and watch comfortably without having her neck at a weird angle. This is one of our favorite travel accessories, and for less than $15, it’s a steal.
Travel gifts for mom to inspire relaxation
Treat Mom to the luxurious comfort of the Frette 1860 For St. Regis Velour Robe — a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Crafted with plush 100% cotton and adorned with a custom jacquard design inspired by Caroline Astor’s love of diamonds, this robe offers indulgent relaxation and timeless elegance.
What better way to help Mom relax on her travels than with our pick for the best splurge neck pillow? (After all, she’s definitely worth the splurge!) We love the Ostrichpillow Go Neck pillow for its 360-degree support, soft jersey-cotton material and Velcro fastener, which will help any traveler feel more comfortable.
For moms who love to read, travel and cook, this cookbook — which also doubles as a terrific coffee-table book — features recipes from grandmothers around the world. Guaranteed to inspire both wanderlust and hunger rumblings, your mom will love reading about motherly figures from Tuscany to the Philippines explaining their beloved recipes and the local ingredients used to create them.
Moms appreciate restful sleep, and that’s a lot easier with the Matador Blackout Sleep Mask and Earplugs. Designed to block out light and reduce ambient noise for a tranquil night’s rest, its adjustable hook-and-loop closure ensures a comfortable fit, and the convenient earplug pocket keeps your sleep essentials close at hand.
If Mom loves hitting the open road, surprise her with this road trip candle bundle from Homesick. With the bundle, she’ll get both the Road Trip-scented candle and the Spring Break candle to celebrate springtime vacations. The bundle is the perfect way to help Mom relax and reminisce about her last trip while also feeling inspired to plan her next one.
Transform Mom’s bedtime routine with the Sleepfulness Pillow Mist from Mandarin Oriental. A luxurious elixir that promotes serene sleep and awakenings, it’s infused with the calming scents of neroli, lavender, mandarin and grapefruit. This bespoke mist offers relaxation and tension relief. It’s perfect for a rejuvenating night’s sleep.
Help Mom snooze on a flight or relax during a stressful airport situation with this aromatherapy kit, which comes with two essential oil-blended balm sticks that can be easily tucked into a carry-on bag. The Sleep Well balm, made from palmarosa, lavender and ylang-ylang will help Mom nod off, and the De-stress balm, made from chamomile, neroli and mandarin, soothes nerves and fights anxiety.
Travel gifts for the fashion-forward mom
The Harbor Seersucker Tiered Dress from Vineyard Vines is crafted from lightweight, stretch Harbor seersucker fabric, which offers moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties. It’s perfect for beach outings and casual gatherings. With UPF 30+ protection, a comfortable sleeveless design, a tiered skirt and and elegant V-neck, it’s a stylish and practical gift for the mom who loves effortless summer fashion.
For the traveling mom, staying comfortable on her feet is of the utmost importance. Allbirds Wool Runners are some of our favorite travel shoes because they get more comfortable with every wear. They’re made from sustainable and ethical ZQ merino wool and are machine-washable to keep them looking — and smelling — new. There's a color for every traveling mom too, with nine options to choose from.
This foldable, packable sun visor has just over 4 inches of UV protection. It comes in seven colors and can be easily rolled up and placed in a carry-on, beach bag or tote. Ideal for moms who love to put their hair in a ponytail or bun, this sunshade, made of paper straw and polyester, is perfect for beach vacations and lazy pool days.
This 100% cashmere wrap can be used as a cozy travel blanket, a fashionable scarf or even as a folded-up soft pillow. The Grey Heather color is especially apt for travel, as it blends in and hides dirt and dust, but that’s not the only option. The wrap comes in more than 15 colors, from a bold, neon Fondant Pink to a muted Camel Heather and every hue in between for a mom who has bolder tastes.
These lightweight, stretchy, cling-free travel pants are ideal for those long travel days, a quick break in the hotel gym or even a day of touring around a new destination. Tapered from knee to hem with seven basic color options, they won’t drag or catch if your mom needs to jog through the airport or rush to hail a taxi. And they even feature a hidden zipper and card pocket to tuck away anything extra important.
If your mom’s favorite hotels are Edition properties, give her a travel set of Le Labo’s signature Edition black-tea-scented amenities to enjoy whether she’s at home or on the road. The four-piece set comes complete with 3-ounce bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and shower gel, as well as a beige canvas zip pouch.
Keeping hair in order on the road can be trying, especially when traveling with just a carry-on or weekender bag. But this mini straightening iron is just 3.5 inches long yet powerful enough to straighten a full head of locks. It heats up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit. Moms with longer or thicker hair may prefer the 1-inch straightener.
Bags for moms who love travel
We love the Paravel Weekender Set Plus, and we think Mom will too. This comprehensive travel solution includes a spill-proof EcoCraft Canvas Weekender and a carbon-neutral Aviator Carry-On Plus with smooth 360-degree double-spinner wheels. Ideal for week-long trips, it offers ample space for seven days’ worth of clothes, two pairs of shoes and a wash kit. Plus, with its eco-friendly design, it’s a thoughtful and sustainable choice for the mom who loves to explore.
This 42-liter, hard-sided cabin bag is durable, sleek and functional. It comes complete with an ejectable battery, a nylon laundry bag, an integrated TSA-approved lock and a special Y-strap compression system. Ideal for busy moms who travel hard, the shell is crush-proof and the suitcase is easy to drag through the airport, thanks to its trademarked silent wheel system.
This tote is made from supple vegetable-tanned leather, available in True Black or English Saddle colorways. The interior zip pocket can store small items like a passport, phone, keys, sunglasses or travel wallet, and the 8-inch drop strap makes it comfortable to sling over Mom’s shoulder when rushing through the airport or strolling the streets of Europe.
This cute fanny pack can be worn around Mom’s waist or crossbody style. With two zipper pockets for maximum organization options, the bag can carry all the essentials Mom may not want to put into a suitcase or backpack. Coming in four color options, this basic but useful bag is a staple for traveling moms.
Béis is one of the more stylish — yet affordable — travel brands out there. If Mom loves to get away for a quick weekend trip, this versatile weekender bag from the brand is a must-have. It comes in nine hues, all of which feature a dedicated bottom zip compartment for shoes, toiletries or other travel accessories. It’s the perfect multiday option to use on a road trip or as a carry-on bag if Mom is flying to her destination.
If Mom loves her wine, gift her the perfect suitcase that will protect her bottles during the journey. This checked bag can fit up to 12 bottles of wine — or some spirits — in its padded interior. With a durable outer shell, her bottles will arrive intact and ready to enjoy. In our testing, we found the bag to be lightweight, even when it was filled with six bottles and some clothes.
Travel tech gifts for Mom
Apple AirTags are a must-have for any traveler, especially moms who are always trying to keep track of everything. Once an AirTag is paired with an iPhone, stick one of the small devices in a checked bag and follow along as your suitcase makes its way through the airport and onto your plane. Traveling with the peace of mind of knowing that your suitcase has made it to your final destination can help make any travel day that much less stressful.
Why not treat Mom to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones in the elegant Gold Tone? These headphones offer exceptional comfort with a lightweight build and touch controls, along with powerful active noise cancellation for immersive sound experiences. With up to 30 hours of battery life and timeless Scandinavian design, they’re the ultimate blend of style and performance for any music lover.
A brand-new Kindle is just what mom needs to stay occupied during the more tedious parts of travel, like long train rides or waits at the airport. With 32GB of storage space, an auto-adjust light and wireless charging, this new, glare-free Kindle Paperwhite makes reading easy and comfortable anywhere in the world. And just one single charge can keep this edition going for up to 10 weeks — one of the reasons it’s among our picks for the best e-readers.
If Mom travels with a set of Bluetooth headphones, the AirFly is a must-have travel accessory. With it, she can pair her favorite headphones with the seatback entertainment system to seamlessly transmit audio. Help her say goodbye to those awful airline-supplied headphones for good.
Mom won’t keep her phone charged if she can’t find her charger, and this is when Away’s Tech Case organizer can really come in handy. Not only does the tech travel case keep all cables, cords and chargers in one place but it ensures each one is separated using loops and mesh pockets, never tangling or getting caught on one another. The case comes in two colors: Jet Black and Coast Blue.
Is your mom’s phone always dead? Look no further than this power bank. It’s 10,000mAh capacity will keep her phone charged as she travels around the world. It has two USB-A and one USB-C port so it can charge virtually all modern smartphones and tablets. Plus, its built-in flashlight can come in handy in emergencies.
The Anker 45W Wall Charger with Portable Charger is a compact 2-in-1 hybrid solution for fast and convenient charging. With a 5,000mAh power bank and 45W wall charger, it supports rapid charging for iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, AirPods and more.
Travel gifts to fuel Mom’s wanderlust
Want to give your mom the gift of travel but not exactly sure how? Let Mom select her destination with a gift card from Delta Air Lines. Just choose an eGift card or a physical card to give your mom and select the amount, letting her decide where in the world she wants to jet off to. Plus, for Mother’s Day, when you buy a $300 or more Delta gift card, you’ll also enjoy a $20 Starbucks eGift.
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