The ultimate list of unique, practical, and thoughtful travel gifts for mom!
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Gift-giving can be challenging! Especially when you ask your mom what she wants and she gives the classic “nothing” or “I don’t need anything” answer.
You want to come up with the perfect gift. Something that your mom will love and use often.
Whether you need a gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or just because, this list is full of useful and thoughtful gifts for your travel-loving mom!
Travel Gifts for Mom
1. Plan a Weekend Getaway
Giving the gift of travel is the ultimate special gift idea. Plan a little road trip or short getaway with your mom. Make it a day trip or spend the night in a hotel.
Even if you don’t live near anything incredible, you can find a fun activity in your area – something different and out of routine. Your mom will love it!
I tragically lost my mom this past year at a very young age. Some of my most treasured memories are from little trips and getaways we took together. ❤️
2. Cute Travel Tee or Sweatshirt
Pick out a cute tee for your adventurous mom or a cozy sweatshirt that reminds your mom of one of her favorite locations or trips.
3. Travel Pillow
This memory foam travel pillow comes with a carrying bag, earplugs, and an eye mask, and it is machine washable.
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4. National Park Socks
National Park Socks are a fun and comfy option for a nature-lovin’ mom!
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5. Insulated Water Bottle
This Simple Modern flip-lid water bottle will keep mom’s water cold on all of her adventures (and won’t spill like other popular water bottle options).
I love the Mystical Forrest design, but you can choose from a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.
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6. Travel First Aid Kit
Nothing says “I love you” like a travel first aid kit! Just looking out for Mom’s safety.
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7. Travel-Themed Jewelry
I have and love these subtly beautiful sterling silver mountain earrings. Great option for a mountain-loving mom.
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8. Travel Jewelry Case
Help Mom keep all of that beautiful jewelry organized on the go with this travel jewelry case.
Helps keep jewelry in order and tangle-free, and it folds up compactly to save space.
I use mine for all of my accessories – jewelry, hair ties, headbands, hair clips, etc. – when I am traveling.
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9. Packing Cubes
Help mom keep everything organized on her trips with these travel packing cubes.
This set has held up well for me after using them on dozens of trips.
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10. National Park Tumbler
I LOVE this National Park Tumbler – can someone get me this for Mother’s Day? 😉
11. Travel Toiletry Bag
This travel toiletry bag has a large capacity but folds up compactly.
It comes in a few different colors and can be hung up when used for easy access to toiletries on the go.
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12. World Map Crewneck Sweater
A simple but lovely crewneck sweatshirt that any mom could rock!
13. Weekender Bag
Mom can travel in style with this sleek overnight travel bag.
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14. Shutterfly
I love giving Shutterfly gifts because they are personalized, meaningful, and special.
I have made photo books, blankets, mugs, water bottles, phone cases, mousepads, puzzles, photo tiles, and more.
Every product that I have ordered through Shutterfly has turned out great. I just made a photo book of a family vacation my parents took with us last summer and gave the book to them for Christmas.
It is a great way to reminisce on special travel memories together!
15. Luggage Set
A new luggage set is an excellent gift for any traveler. This luggage set is affordable, durable, and versatile.
Find a set that fits your mom’s personality and travel needs.
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16. Picture Map
A picture map is such a wonderful and unique way to display photos from trips, and it doubles as a visual bucket list!
17. Subpar Parks Book
This book is one of my all-time favorite coffee table books. It will give your National-Park-lovin’ mom a great laugh! It’s informative, entertaining, and amusing!
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18. Packing List Notepad
This handy little packing list notepad makes it easy for your mom to ensure she has everything she needs when packing for her trips!
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19. National Parks Sherpa Blanket
Super soft, plush, and cozy, this sherpa blanket would make a wonderful gift for mom! The design is beautiful, and it comes in 2 different sizes.
20. Travel Hammock
A portable hammock for camping, chilling after a hike, or just reading and relaxing in the backyard. So versatile and fun to use!
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21. National Park Pass
An awesome gift for anyone who loves visiting National Parks.
At $80 per year, the pass is well worth it if you plan to visit 3 or more National Parks within the year.
22. AllTrails Subscription
AllTrails is a great platform for anyone who likes hiking, walking, running, or biking trails.
Whether using the app or the web version, you can easily find trails in your area. AllTrails tells you the elevation gain, difficulty, and other details about each trail.
You can read up-to-date reviews and view photos that give you a good insight on trail details and conditions.
The free version is wonderful and offers a lot, but for $30/year or $60 for a three-year plan, you can get the pro version which allows users to download maps for offline use (like when you are in the middle of nowhere on a trail and don’t have service), among other things.
23. Personalized Luggage Tag
Personalized luggage tags are a practical gift made meaningful with the customization. Here are a few different options:
24. Passport Holder
Another practical gift for a globetrotting mom. Make it more special by getting a personalized version.
25. E-Reader
An e-reader, like a Kindle or a Kobo, is a perfect gift for moms who travel often and enjoy reading.
E-readers give access to an unlimited number of books on trips and vacations and save a lot of space in the suitcase.
Complete the gift with a Kindle Unlimited membership, or show your mom how to check out books digitally from her local library.
26. Digital Photo Frame
Your mom can view and display all of her favorite travel photos and family vacation memories with a digital photo frame!
27. Excursion or Tour for An Upcoming Trip
Does your mom have an upcoming vacation? Book a fun excursion, interesting tour, cooking class, or spa day for her at her next destination!
You can search for experiences by googling the area your mom is visiting, or use a company like Viator to book activities.
That rounds out our list of travel gifts for mom! I hope you found the perfect gift idea for your mama!
