33 Best Travel Gifts for Moms in 2023

Forget the nice watch and get mom a travel gift that does more than tell time. The Fitbit Charge 5 includes an advanced Fitness & Health Tracker plus a built-in GPS that is perfect for helping traveling moms navigate around a new town.

It also includes stress management tools, sleep tracking, and heart rate and daily steps monitors to keep moms on track even when they are constantly on the go.

It's three pairs of shoes in one! This is one of the best travel gifts for moms for obvious reasons. Shoes, even sandals, can take up a lot of room in a suitcase, but these innovative sandals are perfect for travel. 

With three interchangeable strap sets, the stylish traveling mom in your life will be sure to have the perfect sandal that matches all the outfits in her vacation wardrobe.

Moms who travel with young children NEED a child carrier. Much more portable than a stroller, a child carrier is perfect for parents who love to discover the world with their young children. They're lightweight, adjustable, and position the weight of your child on the hips. 

A child carrier is much easier on your back than simply holding your child in your arms or letting them ride on your shoulders. When our daughter was younger, we didn’t go on any trips without a baby carrier. 

During the toddler years, the Deuter Kid Comfort child carrier works wonders. It is perfect for long walks and hikes and keeps busy toddlers contained when exploring a new city.

If the mom you are buying for still has an infant, there are lots of great baby carriers for travel to choose from. The Ergobaby 360 is a multi-functional soft-bodies carrier that is great for both mom and baby! 

As a bonus, wearing your baby through airport security makes traveling with an infant much easier. You don't have to remove your baby from a soft-bodied carrier when going through airport security.

Being a mother and a traveler both require a level of versatility and comfort, so your travel wardrobe should offer both. When you travel, you still want to look nice, but you need to be comfortable. A casual travel dress is a must-have gift for any mom who travels often.

The Aoraki Travel dress is water repellent, offers UPF sun protection, is made from lightweight packable fabric, and has pockets - including one with a hidden security zipper!

Moms are always worried about their children. Long after the diaper bag stage, moms still find themselves stashing snacks, toys, or other items for their kids in their purse. That's why it's important for moms to have a high-quality day pack when they travel to carry items for their kids and for themselves.

 When we are out sightseeing in a new place I try to bring along essentials, like water, snacks, and a tablet or toy to fight my child's boredom in my day pack.

Select a bag that can be worn as a backpack so the mom in your life can stay hands-free to take pictures or hold onto their kiddos in busy areas and near streets.

When traveling, no woman want to compromise style for comfort. So, instead of wearing jeans which can be restrictive and hot, opt for pants made from a lightweight nylon material instead. Eddie Bauer makes a great pair of fleece-lined travel pants that are great when visiting colder climates. Or for a more versatile option, choose a pair of convertible Columbia pants that zip off into shorts.

They are perfect for hiking, sitting through a long flight or road trip, or sightseeing all day. They also pack up smaller and take up less room in your luggage.

The Fanny Pack is back and more popular than ever! But nowadays fanny packs aren't typically worn around the waist. Instead, stylish traveling moms wear them crossbody-style. One of the best travel gifts for moms in 2023, fanny packs have multiple zipper pockets to help the mom in your life keep herself and the family organized while sightseeing.

Fanny packs are great for safely carrying cellphones, passports, credit cards, cash, makeup or other necessary items on a trip. And with so many colors and patterns to choose from, a fanny pack is a great gift idea for traveling moms to stay hands free and fun!

Most people walk significantly more when they travel than when they are home. If the mother you are buying for prefers her feet as her primary mode of transportation when exploring a new city, a quality pair of travel shoes is a must. 

It is true, you get to see much more of a place when you're walking, but no one wants to be in pain at the end of the day. Naturally, a quality pair of travel shoes will make all that walking and exploring easier on the feet and the entire body. A good travel shoe should have a sturdy sole, be versatile to go with different outfits, and ideally, travel shoes should be water repellent.

These Birkenstock canvas shoes offer incredible arch support, a cozy lining and flexible soles. Plus, they’re super cute and can go with dresses, pants, or shorts.

If a fanny pack just doesn't seem like the right travel gift for mom, a stylish cross body bag might be more suited for her. It only takes one pickpocket to ruin an entire trip. So, every savvy traveler knows the importance of a cross body bag. 

A cross body bag puts your most valuable items (like cash, credit cards, and passports) in a hard to steal location. A thief can't snatch your bag and run if it is worn across your body. Choose one that securely closes with a flap or zipper to make it even harder for a pickpocket to access.

Beach vacations with kids can be a blast, but constantly running after little ones at a beach isn't always fun when you're wearing something that isn't much larger than your daily undergarments. 

But a flowy, casual cover up lets moms feel confident and comfortable on the beach while playing in the sand, relaxing under an umbrella, or collecting seashells with kids. It is one of the best beach gifts for mom you can buy!

A soft, comfortable t-shirt that fits well can make even sitting in a cramped seat in economy a little more bearable. Every woman needs a go-to travel shirt. 

You can find a wide variety of the best travel-themed t-shirts on websites like AirporTag, Etsy, or Amazon that would make for a great travel gift for moms. For extra softness and comfort select a shirt that is a cotton/polyester blend rather than 100% cotton.

Turn the love for travel into a fashion statement with a simple, understated necklace, ring, or bracelet.

A compass, an airplane, or even the coordinates of one of your favorite places to visit together all make unique and fashionable jewelry. And jewelry is one of those gifts that all women love and cherish.

If your traveling mom always has to have the latest gadget and loves shooting videos and photos of your family's adventures, the Insta 360 is the perfect gift for mom in 2023. With its 360-degree field of view, the Insta 360 can capture everything around you, so your family can relive your travel memories from every angle.

The older you get the more you value comfort when traveling. There were probably times in life when an uncomfortable hostel bed was totally fine. A low-cost carrier with tiny seats with a worn down cushion? No problem, as long as the price was right! But sometime after motherhood, life becomes infinitely more uncomfortable. 

Moms are constantly wrangling a squirmy baby or dealing with active toddlers on airplanes. They probably often end up sharing a hotel bed with a small child who sleeps sideways - making sleep a bit more challenging.

So, in the quest to find just a little bit more comfort when traveling, invest in a travel pillow for airplanes. It is a worthy investment! Hence why it tops this section of our list of the best travel gifts for moms.

A luxurious eye mask can not only make those long overnight plane rides more bearable, but it can help set the stage for a good night's sleep at home, too. This cozy eye mask not only blocks out light and is silky soft, but it is also lavender scented, which helps with relaxation and stress relief.

Moms are often responsible for packing for multiple people when going on a trip, and that's where packing cubes can be a huge time saver. Packing cubes keep everything perfectly organized in your suitcase or backpack. You can organize the cubes by person or by clothing type. However you decide to use them, packing cubes are great for keeping items separated and easily contained. 

So, you can pack baby's travel essentials in one, and moms travel items in another! Packing cubes not only make for great travel gifts for moms, they are ideal for any traveler.

Staying in hotels doesn't always allow you the comforts of home. Whether you have leftovers from a restaurant or you stop by a corner market for a few groceries while traveling, a set of portable travel utensils will come in handy on family trips.

Select a travel cutlery set that is stainless steel for easy cleaning. This set also includes a set of chopsticks and two sizes of reusable drinking straws with cleaning brushes.

Moms are always taking pictures of their kids, but they rarely get to be in the picture. A selfie stick isn't just for solo travelers. It makes a great travel gift for moms because it allows them to be in the picture, too. And who doesn't want awesome family photos from your travels! 

This particular selfie stick also doubles as a tripod for your phone, so you can get truly incredible family pictures that don’t look like selfies.

Traveling is very dehydrating. And moms constantly bear the burden of making sure the whole family is drinking enough water and staying healthy on trips. A collapsible water bottle is great when traveling carry-on only and is a wonderful gift for moms who travel often to ensure they stay hydrated during their journey. 

When filled, this collapsible water bottle has a leak proof cap, so you can throw it in your day pack without worrying about spills and messes.

Plus, a reusable water bottle will help keep the planet clean and keep single-use plastic water bottles out of landfills! Any mom with a passion for traveling the world likely also has a passion for keeping it clean!

When you travel, it is almost impossible to keep your clothes from getting wrinkled in your luggage. That's why a small, compact steamer is a must! It's easy and quick to steam your clothing and doesn't require setting up an ironing board in the cramped hotel room. 

It's a practical travel gift and one that will ultimately make everyone look better in vacation photos.

Jet Bags are a great travel gift idea for moms who may want to bring home a special bottle of wine, olive oil, perfume, or any other liquid souvenir. 

Jet bags are protective, absorbent bottle bags that are resealable, reusable, and make transporting liquids in your luggage a breeze! 

So, if the mom in your life is visiting one of her favorite family-friendly wineries and wants to bring a few bottles of wine home with her, this gift is perfect, inexpensive, and practical!

Call me vain, but no one wants to look horrible in a picture when standing in front of an iconic landmark or scenic backdrop. Even if the mother you are buying for isn't one to wear a ton of makeup, dress up, style her hair (or wash it for that matter) when she's traveling, she will still want to look her best in photos. 

A selfie light can do wonders to make you look a little more "Instagrammable" when you've been sightseeing all day. The small circular light reflects in your eyes giving them a really cool illumination. Instant sparkle and bye bye under eye circles!

Although a selfie light will help mom look less jet lagged, it unfortunately won't help her deal with her baby or toddler's jet lag!

Organized and stylish - two birds, one stone. A jewelry organizer is one of the most fantastic travel gifts for moms who want to reduce the risk of losing or misplacing precious items. It also saves time and effort when packing and unpacking and keeps your accessories neatly stored in one place. 

This compact organizer fits easily in a suitcase, carry-on, or even a purse and is both a thoughtful and practical gift that any mom who loves to travel will appreciate.

Gone are the days of backpacking through Europe and schlepping along with 2-weeks worth of clothes on your back. Mom deserves a better travel experience. Give her luggage a glow-up with a new set of expandable luggage with multi-directional spinner wheels. 

This particular set includes a matching toiletry bag and tote.

Capture your family's travel memories with professional photos during your travels. Every mom cherishes memories with her children, and with photography services like Flytographer, you can give a travel gift for mom that will last long after the trip is over.

Flytographer lets you find and book professional photographers all over the world who will help you capture your vacation memories perfectly in a private photo session.

You may not have the funds to give someone a full trip. Not many of us do! But that doesn't mean you can't give the gift of a great travel experience.

You can purchase a gift card or gift certificate to a website like Get Your Guide or Viator that will allow the travel-loving mom in your life to book an excursion or tour on her next trip.

One of the many reasons people travel is to further their education and immerse themselves in new cultures and experiences. What better way to help the travel-loving mom in your life immerse herself in a new place, then by giving her the gift of a new language! 

There are numerous apps and software programs that can help you learn a new language for travel. Rosetta Stone is one of the best ones! And they now offer a lifetime, unlimited languages membership, which we personally use and love.

Does your mom fondly talk about sampling cheese in places like Edam and Volendam, Netherlands? Get her a charcuterie board that she can use at home when she feels like reminiscing about her travels. A charcuterie board is an excellent gift for moms who love to travel because it allows them to indulge in their love of food and exploration. With a charcuterie board, moms can enjoy a variety of different cheeses, meats, crackers, and other delicious treats from different countries or regions.

Furthermore, a charcuterie board can also be a beautiful and stylish accessory that adds an element of sophistication to any hosted event. This thoughtful and unique gift is perfect for any food-loving, adventurous mom.

If you want to set the stage for a vacation-like sleep at home, 5-star hotel quality bedding will make any woman feel like she's sleeping in a luxury resort. It might be a bit of a splurge to buy the sheets, pillows, duvet, and duvet cover but it's a splurge the traveling mom in your life will certainly appreciate.

Luxury bedding will make any staycation feel like a resort stay or simply create that travel feeling at home.

After each major trip, we compile our memories into a photo book and routinely look back at those books to reminisce about the great times we've had. Surprise the travel-loving mom in your life with a personalized photo book of a special trip together. You can create them easily on Shutterfly or even on Amazon. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll have access to Amazon Prints where you can design a personalized photo book using a variety of themes and stickers.

Not a Prime member? Consider signing up or even giving the gift of Amazon Prime! There are a lot of great benefits that traveling moms will love, including video and music streaming, Kindle book and magazine downloads, and of course, free shipping on purchases.

Whether you choose an actual travel mug that she can take on a trip or you get her a travel-themed mug for the home, anything that can hold coffee or tea is always a good travel gift for moms. Coffee is a staple in many moms' lives... probably because they haven't slept much since having children. Most moms are sleep deprived, so it only makes sense that a coffee mug would make this list of travel gifts for moms.

AirporTag makes great travel-themed gifts that are unique and customizable, but you can find a lot of great travel mugs for mom on Amazon, as well. Choose a mug with your mom's favorite travel quote, airport code, or even customize a mug to make it extra special.

Longing for the beach? Bring the familiar scents of your favorite places into your home with a Yankee Candle. They have an entire World Journeys Collection, and dozens more travel-inspired scents in the typical rotation.

 Choose from fragrances like Kyoto Autumn to take you back to a family trip to Japan or French Countryside which will have you dreaming of France.

Burning one of these candles is sure to create those vacation vibes at home.

Coloring is a great way to unwind and let your mind wander when you cannot. Plus, it's another great way to pass the time on a long flight. There are several travel-themed adult coloring books to choose from that are sure to give anyone the itch to explore somewhere new.

Don't forget the gel pens! They're easier to use than markers or pencils.