If you’ve got a mom who loves to travel, she's probably itching to go on some well-deserved vacations this spring and summer. With all that our moms do for us, they deserve some thoughtful gifts that will make those trips smoother, easier and, in some cases, more fashionable.
To help your traveling mom have her best Mother’s Day yet, we've rounded up the 27 best gifts whether she's planning on hitting the road, sea or air.
Mother's Day gifts for moms who love to travel
Makeup Eraser Limoncello 7-Day Set
If walking the trails in between the small villages along Cinque Terre is high up on her bucket list, she'll appreciate this Amalfi-inspired 7-Day Limencello set, which includes reusable pads that remove makeup with just water.
Riemot Luggage Caddy
If you've ever been at the airport and found yourself with no hands to grab your phone/kid/wallet, you're not alone. This clever product is perfect for a traveling mom: it slides over the handle of her suitcase and has compartments that act as a phone/drink/passport/whatever-she-wants-quick-access-to holder so she can get on or off the plane with ease.
Longjet Travel Sunglass Organizer
One thing is true for any trip she's going to take: she's definitely going to be bringing one (or more!) pair of sunglasses with her. If she's someone who loves having options, get her this organizer that holds up to five pairs of sunglasses and rolls up into a neat and tidy polygon. It will make it so much easier to pack multiple pairs of sunnies without scratching or breaking any in transit.
Beachcomber Straw Hat
If she's set to head off on a warm-weather vacation, she'll love this Beachcomber Straw Hat, which you can monogram with her initials. Use code TODAY at checkout for 25% off.
Kinfield Dew + Glow SPF Bundle
This fan favorite duo ensures that the mom in your life can keep up her skin care routine even when she's traveling. The sunscreen protects her skin while the tinted option offers a dewy finish.
Apple AirTag
If she doesn't already have one (or more) of this techy travel accessory, it's time you gift her one! AirTags connect to your iPhone or iPad and can be popped in her luggage so she can track where it is. Plus, it has a built-in speaker so you can prompt it to make a specific sound if you're trying to locate something.
Twelve South AirFly Wireless Audio Transmitter
There's very little that's as annoying as forgetting headphones that are compatible with the plane's TV, especially on a long flight. Luckily, this handy gadget connects your AirPods to the plane's TVs so you don't have to worry about any more annoying cords. Shop TODAY deputy editorial director Ali Deabler even said that the AirFly Pro is so good, it "completely transformed her flying experience."
Touchland Hand Sanitizer
If you've ever tried Touchland's hand sanitizer, you know how amazing it is. These smell delish and moisturizer — plus, the packaging is slim and oddly satisfying to spray. Trust us, your mom will love this.
Mark & Graham Poolside Clear Pouch
Gone are the days of using a plastic sandwich bag to hold your phone, wallet and keys when you're at the beach or pool — this is the grown-up, reusable version. We love all the bright and cheerful colors these pouches come in, and you can even get your mom's monogram on it.
Vahdam Chai Tea Private Reserve
Does your mom love tea? These three specialty blends are just the right size for her to tuck into her carry-on so she can get her chai fix on the go. We suggest pairing it with one of Vahdam's insulated mugs or tumblers. Bonus: this was previously one of Oprah's Favorite Things.
Everlasting Comfort Airplane Footrest
If the mom in your life loves taking long plane trips overseas, get her this footrest sling so she can stretch her legs out and give her feet a rest! It takes up very little space in a bag and is lightweight — she'll want to take it with her on every trip.
Birdie Personal Safety Alarm
If she's traveling alone it can be scary, especially if you're walking around alone at night. This small but mighty device combines a powerful, ultra-loud alarm with a strobe light that she can use if she feels like someone may be following her or about to attack.
Calpak Portable Charger
Let's face it: everyone could use a portable charger, but especially when you're traveling. This one is slim, compact and fits perfectly into the included luggage tag. Choose from seven colors and she'll be ready to travel fully charged.
Dagne Dover Mila Toiletries Organizer
This chic, compact organizer stores away all of her go-to toiletries in a snap. It not only has a mesh pocket, it also has four loops for slimmer products, and six adjustable compartments.
Cometeer Mixed Roast Box
If your mom is pretty particular about her coffee, she'll love Cometeer's curated boxes of capsules that come with 32 servings. They're meant to be frozen, but if she wants to take them with her on a trip, they'll be good for 24 hours. "They make a most excellent iced latte," adds Shop TODAY senior SEO editor Jess Bender.
K9 Sports Sack Urban 3 Backpack
Shopping for a dog mom on the go? This clever backpack holds everything she wants to carry — including her pup! The main compartment folds over and holds all her essentials when she's on a hike or traversing the city, and also has a place for your pup to ride along when they get tired.
Minnow Charleston Green Cabana Stripe Weekender
Not all travel bags are created equal, and this one stands out as being just as chic as it is functional. It's extra roomy for all her beach, pool or lake day essentials, and it's lightweight and easy to pack so she can easily use it as a carry-on.
Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack
This super lightweight travel pack is just the right size for her weekend trips, whether she's hopping a flight or driving somewhere nearby. This also can be worn as a backpack (which has a handy waist strap for added comfort on long walks or hikes) or carried by the top handle.
Port and Polish Pill Box
Time to throw away the Ziploc bags! Help Mom keep her vitamins, supplements and medicines organized with this chic pill box. The compact box comes in four colors and can fit an assortment of pills in each day’s compartment.
Sephora Collection Essential Mini Brush Set
This four-piece makeup brush set from Sephora Collection is truly all your traveling mom needs when packing up her cosmetic bag and hitting the road. The set includes a foundation brush, a concealer brush, a shadow brush and a crease brush and are made with synthetic, vegan bristles.
Ostrich Pillow Light Travel Pillow for Airplane Neck Support
The multifunctional Ostrich Pillow Light Travel Pillow is ideal for use on trains, planes and automobiles (if you’re not the one driving, that is). You can slip it over your eyes and rest your head with ease, or you can wear it around your neck to catch a quick nap.
Simple Retro Silk Twill Square Scarf
A versatile scarf makes for a great accessory for any traveler. It's an easy way to jazz up a look, whether it's worn around the neck, as a belt or stylishly tied onto a bag. This pick from Simply Retro features beautiful, bright colors and will make any outfit pop.
Cadence Weekender Bundle
Featuring the chicest refillable containers that we’ve ever seen, these capsules can be filled with anything you want to bring along for your trip — whether that be cleansers or moisturizers, pills or even jewelry — and are magnetized so they stick together in your bag.
Royce Leather Airline Ticket & Passport Holder
This sleek leather passport and airline ticket holder comes in eight colors and can hold everything your mom needs while jet-setting around the world.
Kindle Paperwhite
Any traveling mom will love Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite, which allows for easy reading while on the move. It comes in three colors, has a ton of storage space and is even waterproof — perfect for a beach day or poolside.
Beast Blender
For the mom who's always lugging around her smoothies wherever she goes, this set from Beast is a great gift to add to her blender arsenal.
Parker Clay Miramar Leather Backpack
A low-profile, versatile backpack is perfect for your adventurous mom. This bag from Parker Clay has a small front pocket for a cell phone or other small items, as well as a bigger pocket that can fit a laptop. It’s made with premium Ethiopian full-grain leather and is super soft, too.
