Finding the best travel gifts for her is no easy task. I grew up surrounded by women who travel. And, following every holiday season, I find myself with significantly less hair. I spend the holiday months pulling it all out, trying to find the best travel gift ideas for each of them.
Perhaps the woman in your life in your life is hard to shop for, too. For example, she probably buys herself anything she needs on the road. That’s why I wanted to put together this list of the best travel gifts for women—to inspire some gift ideas you might not otherwise think of.
I’m no expert, so I reached out to one of my favorite ladies (my sister)—who is a world traveler—and who offered me the low-down on some of the best travel gifts for women.
Favorite Travel Gifts for Her
1. Bluffworks Trevi Dress
The Bluffworks Trevi Dress just might be the most stylish travel gift to give your fashion-forward female friend. Ideal for short or long-term trips, the dress is made with odor-wicking and wrinkle-resistant fabric, so it’s easy to toss in your luggage.
And unlike most dresses, the Trevi has six different built-in pockets for your phone, passport, wallet, or anything else she’ll need for her trip. If she loves to travel but also wants to look smart, then the Trevi dress is a must-have in her closet.
2. Vessi Travel Shoes
All women should have a durable pair of sneakers that are comfortable and stylish. If she’s always complaining about sore feet or blisters, then get her Vessi Travel Shoes. These lightweight knit kicks are great travel gifts for everyday wear.
Best of all, the woven fabric in all Vessi footwear is completely waterproof. Which means she’ll be prepared to endure whatever the weather report throws at her. Whether she’s exploring new cities or hitting up the hiking trail, she’ll have the perfect shoes to match. Don’t believe me? Read my full Vessi shoes review!
3. Peak Design Everyday Tote
Ideal for photographers, the Peak Design Everyday Tote will keep her camera, lenses, and any other accessories or equipment organized wherever she goes.
However, the versatility of these tote bags is why it tops our list as one of the best travel gifts for her. Not only in terms of internal organization, but how it can be styled, too. She can wear it as a tote, a cross-body messenger bag, or even a normal handbag.
And unlike most camera bags, this stealthy tote is low-profile and perfect for everyday use.
4. LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle
This is easily one of our all-time favorite gifts for travelers. The LARQ Self-Cleaning water bottle is one of the most advanced water purification systems in the world which makes it perfect for travel to far off destinations (or right here at home). Its UV-C light neutralizes 99.9999% of viruses and bacteria, including Salmonella and E. coli.
She’ll get great tasting water, AND she’ll be helping out the environment by ditching single-use plastics in the process. Win, win!
For more information about this water bottle, check out our full LARQ Bottle review.
5. Leatherology Travel Necessities Gift Set
This sophisticated Leatherology Travel Necessities Gift Set comes with a passport holder (with a space to hold tickets), an accessories pouch for all her tech accessories, and a rectangular luggage tag.
Leatherology’s products are made with their signature fine-grain leather, and you can even personalize it with her name. There are six colors in total.
6. Cabeau Evolution S3 Neck Pillow
People with travel pillows on planes are always the envy of every other passenger. Why not let her be that person?
The Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow is the best neck pillow I’ve used, period. That’s why I’m claiming it as the best travel gift for women who travel around the world.
With front and side supports, and the ability to attach it to your headrest, she’ll never wake up during a flight with a permanently crippled neck. It might not seem like much but it’ll revolutionize her travel.
7. Tile Bluetooth Tracking Device
Not to imply that she’s apt to lose things—but it’s every traveler’s worst fear. The Tile Pro attaches to pretty much any item (keys…even a dog’s collar!) or the slim version slides into a wallet or passport.
If the woman in your life seems to misplace her valuable items, then this is one of the best travel gifts you could get her.
Integrated Bluetooth allows her to ring her Tile directly from her smartphone. She can locate the last place she had it, or god-forbid, track it down (completely anonymously!) when it passes within range of anyone else in the Tile community. It’s handy during travel on the road or at home.
8. 08left Airport Prints and Posters – Custom Wall Art
For every traveler, there are some special places that stay with us forever. Give her custom art from 08left or a set of all her favorite cities or airport codes to keep those travel memories alive every day. These posters will always be reminders for her travel experience.
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9. Magnet Earphone Winder
The Magnet Earphone Winder from Mochi Things is one of the best gifts I’ve found this year.
The ends of the earphone winder are magnetic; she can just wrap her earphones around the winder and put the ends together to keep everything organized and neat.
No more pulling a tangled web of cords out of her pocket or purse! This also makes a fantastic little stocking stuffer.
10. Aesop Departure Kit
For any lady with a carefully planned out skincare routine, the Aesop Departure Kit should be at the top of their wishlist.
This little kit of luxury travel-sized products covers it all: moisturizer, lip balm, mouthwash, a hydrating face mask, and more.
With all-natural ingredients and incredibly simple-but-stated packaging, this kit is a thoughtful luxury gift…especially for those long-haul flights of the future.
11. Ouai Anti Frizz Hair Sheets
If frizzy hair is an issue, I promise that these incredibly handy Ouai Anti Frizz Hair Sheets will become her absolute travel must-have.
Think dryer sheets, but for her hair: all she has to do is swipe the sheet down through her hair, and voila! No more static or wild frizz.
They’re easy to pack and come in sizes small enough to tuck into a purse or bag, so quick fixes while in transit are no longer a problem. Plus they’re good for all hair types, from straight to coiled.
12. Speakeasy Hidden Pocket Travel Scarf
Who knew travel safety could look this good? Speakeasy Hidden Pocket Travel Scarfs make a great gift for travelers because they protect passports and other valuables in the most stylish way possible. They securely store chapsticks, ID cards, house keys, and other small items with hidden, self-locking zippers.
Choose between dozens of colors and patterns to coordinate with any outfit. Speakeasy Travel Scarves come in both lightweight fabrics for summertime or heavy, cozy fabrics for colder weather. For a woman who loves to travel, look no further than these cozy and stealthy gifts!
13. Belkin Lightning Cable Tassel
She’ll never have to hunt for her travel charger again or wish she hadn’t checked it in her luggage. With this decorative tassel, she’s ready to go at the next charging station she comes across.
These small gifts will work just like her normal smartphone charger. But they clip to a purse or keychain so she’ll always have it with her. They make perfect gifts for people who are always misplacing their cords!
14. Anker PowerCore Slim High Capacity Power Bank
Power banks are lifesavers for people who love to travel. That bus with free WiFi isn’t going to be much fun if your smartphone dies two hours into the journey.
Help her stay fully charged at all times by treating her to an ultra-slim power bank from Anker. With a high-speed charging system, it provides enough juice to charge her smartphone over two times! And, it’s the perfect size for a stocking stuffer—small enough to fit in her purse or the outside pocket of her luggage.
15. Aria Travel Kit
The Aria Travel Kit is a small vegan-leather pouch filled with quality, hand-picked products that will easily fit inside her carry-on. These all-natural products include deodorant, solid perfume, lip balm, face and body moisturizer, earplugs, disposable face masks, a pen, a bamboo toothbrush, and more.
16. Silken Pure Sleep Mask
The Silken Pure Sleep Mask might be the most luxurious sleep mask on the market! It’s made from 100% pure organic silk, making for an ultra-soft material that will actually improve her natural skin hydration and overall health. If she has trouble sleeping on flights (or even in her own bed), she’ll be grateful for this piece of eye candy.
The masks also come in a number of chic colors, like gold and black. It’s one of my favorite ideas on this list.
17. Nabee Compression Socks
Nabee makes compression socks which are an extremely practical gift—but with flair. Designed to apply pressure to her lower legs, thus improving circulation and reducing the risk of blood cutting, these socks are essential for some travelers.
These non-binding, non-slip socks are surprisingly comfortable, plus they come in a ton of different patterns and colors—stripes, hearts, polka dots, you name it.
18. Carry-On Cocktail Kit
Is there a better experience than concocting a bespoke cocktail than 30,000 ft in the air? These little pouches of boozy goodness are delicious gifts, and allow her to whip up two cocktails wherever she is. One for her and one for you. Or both for her.
All she needs is a glass and the requisite alcohol. You can’t go wrong with one of these gifts!
19. Quip Toothbrush Set
A toothbrush might be an odd travel gift, but oral hygiene is sometimes hard to maintain on the road. It’s great for travel, as the last thing you want on the road is a cavity!
The Quip toothbrush has been expertly designed with the right sized bristles and perfect level of vibration to make your teeth gleam. The charger is slim-line and the toothbrush is equipped with a timer so you know when you’re done.
20. BaByliss Pro Travel Dryer
There’s nothing worse than trying to style hair using an old hotel blow dryer. Thanks to the BaBylissPro Travel Dryer, women no longer have to suffer from wet, frizzy hair when traveling! It can be tucked into any purse or suitcase with it’s sleek, compact design and folding handle.
And unlike most travel hairdryers, the BaBylissPro Travel Dryer uses tourmaline titanium technology that leaves hair shiny and frizz-free in just a fraction of the time. This is the perfect travel gift if she wants healthy, happy, and clean hair!
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21. Kindle Paperwhite
If she loves to read, then this is just the thing for her. The Kindle Paperwhite can easily slide into a purse or even a back pocket. It’s super lightweight and she’ll have more access to more books than she could ever read.
Plus, the ability to easily export notes and highlights to email means she can discretely bring her guidebook along without looking like a tourist. That’s why this is one of the best gifts for travelers. Cute covers also make for great gifts!
22. Bucketfeet World Map Shoes
Let her show her love of travel on her feet! Bucketfeet collaborates with artists worldwide to design a constantly rotating set of limited edition shoes. For the lady who loves to travel in comfort and style, these shoes are the perfect gift.
An artist and backpacker collaborated to create this unique, global brand and this pair shows a true sense of wanderlust…reminding us of everything to explore and all the conversations to be had worldwide. And, she’ll be able to show off all the countries she has ever visited.
23. JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Believe it or not, this little speaker makes a great gift for travelers. They’re waterproof, shockproof, and strap on to pretty much anything (it even fits perfectly in a cup holder or backpack water bottle holder), and lasts up to 12 hours—all while providing killer sound.
There are a lot of bluetooth speakers on the market, but this is the best one if you’re looking for travel gift ideas.
24. 23andMe Ancestry Kit
Is she curious to know a little bit more about who she is? Who isn’t? The 23andMe Ancestry Test will tell her which countries her ancestors lived more than half a millennium ago!
The ancestry test makes really unique gifts for travelers, especially if they’re interested in their heritage and might even be interested in tracing their family’s footsteps. To take it a step further, upgrade her kit to include a full health report!
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25. Cirrhus No. 2 Travel Steamer
Here’s a goodie for business travelers/fashionistas: the portable Cirrhus No. 2 Travel Steamer. It’s the most perfect way to keep garments wrinkle-free and fresh.
It folds up into a neat little package that will even fit in your carry-on (without water, of course). It’s particularly useful for her most delicate fabrics, like silk or cashmere.
26. Manduka eKO SuperLite Travel Yoga Mat
For yogi travel lovers, this is one of the best gift ideas you could get for the traveler in your life. She’ll absolutely love this Manduka eKO SuperLite Travel Yoga Mat.
It has tons of grip, weighs as light as a feather, and is only 1.5mm thick. It rolls up easily like a regular yoga mat, but it can also fold up in a neat little package to toss in a carry-on or suitcase—it’s super easy to pack. She’ll be able to take her yoga or workout practice with her wherever her travels take her.
27. Serene House Travel Sized Essential Oil Diffuser
Now she can take her aromatherapy on the road with her thanks to the Serene House Travel Size Essential Oil Diffuser.
Just a few drops of essential oils will bring well-being and serenity into her space. And the reason this is one of the best travel gifts for women is that it’s small enough to fit in her carry-on!
28. Kiehl’s Normal Skin Starter Kit
Any woman who loves to travel should be acquainted with the annoyance that is liquids. It can be a hassle because you need them on the plane, but you can’t take them in your carry-on. This means pouring a splash of everything you need into tiny little containers just for the journey.
The Kiehl’s Normal Skin Starter Kit has travel-sized bottles and one of the few travel gifts for her that’ll make life a lot easier. All of the toiletries are already packaged in 100ml containers.
She’ll never have to rummage through her luggage for her liquids, making airport security a breeze from here on out.
29. Trish McEvoy Makeup Planner
One of our favorite travel gifts for the over-packer with way too many products is Trish McEvoy’s makeup planner. Smaller than the size of packing cubes (and certainly small enough to fit in her packing cubes), these planners will keep her brushes and palettes organized.
Individual “wardrobing” pages that she can customize with her favorite products snap into this luxurious, petite planner and eliminates the need for lots of individual cases for each of her favorite products.
30. Herbivore Botanicals Travel After Sun Body Mist
Is she a sun goddess traveler? If so, she will absolutely thank you for this all-natural travel-sized After Sun Body Mist.
It minimizes inflammation and pain after spending too much time in the sun thanks to its cooling peppermint and lavender ingredients—it’s like instant relief in a bottle.
Furthermore, it’s vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and made completely without any unnatural preservatives.
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31. Arc’teryx Covert Cardigan
We love a good understated cardigan—especially when that cardigan comes from one of our favorite brands, Arc’teryx. The Covert Cardigan has modern sweater styling with clean lines but lots of advanced design features, like breathable materials that help to regulate temperature.
It’s the perfect fall jacket that can be worn while out for an evening walk or while running errands around town. Made with Alpenex II™ heathered fleece, she’ll stay toasty and warm no matter where she is.
32. YETI Rambler
With a YETI Rambler, she’ll never have to drink disgusting cold coffee again! Made from rust-free stainless steel, the YETI will keep her hot drinks hot and her cold drinks cold for hours.
This is one of those gifts that she can take with her to work, on a road trip, a flight around the world, or up the mountain.
The bottle comes in almost a dozen colors, so you can pick the best one that matches her style. It’s one of our favorite travel gifts for her this season.
33. Swiftwick Pursuit Hiking Socks
Socks: the gift for everyone! But seriously, these luxuriously soft, lightweight merino wool hiking socks from Swiftwick are a great gift and the nicest socks your gal will ever put on her feet.
They’re built for the outdoors, with mesh ventilation for breathability and a moisture transport system to keep feet dry and blister-free. But, really, they’re for everyone!
34. North Face Oh-Mega Fur Pom Beanie
Finding the right beanie can be difficult, but the North Face Oh-Mega Fur Pom Beanie will fit her like a glove…errr, hat. These beanies are great travel gifts that will keep her warm in the winter, or while traveling to different countries.
It’s made with classic cable-knit texture and topped with an adorable faux fur pom on the top. It’s one of my favorite travel gifts for her!
35. Keen Elena Mid Boots
Who says that you can’t wear sneakers in the rain? The Keen Elena Mid Boots are made with water-resistant leather, which will keep her toes warm, even if the temperature drops below freezing.
If she’s a hiker, these boots are a great gift idea for winter, these boots can withstand temperatures up to -4 degrees. From daily commutes to mountain treks, she’ll love having the perfect travel boot.
36. Deckers x Lab KO-Z Shoes
This line of shoes (and slippers and sandals) are considered the most comfortable work-from-home shoes in the world: she’ll be able to go from the home office to the makeshift gym in no time and feel like a million bucks while doing so.
All of the Deckers x Lab KO-Z shoes come with tons of arch support and extra padding. Top it off with a wide array of colors and patterns, and she’ll never want to go barefoot again.
37. Grayl Geopress Filtered Water Bottle
As one of the coolest gifts in this gift guide (and definitely one of my favorite ideas), The Grayl Geopress water bottle sips like a Camelbak and contains no BPA or other icky chemicals. Plus it filters out bacteria, heavy metals, and any foul taste, meaning she can fill up anywhere knowing she doesn’t have to worry about quality.
Now, she won’t have to drink funky hotel water on her travels. And, it’s the perfect travel gift for the environment, because she’ll cut down on using single-use bottles. It’s our favorite bottle in our list of best water bottles for travel!
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38. Eberjey Alpine Chic Robe
If you want to spoil her, the Eberjey Alpine Chic Robe is a must.
You know how comfortable those hotel robes are? Now you can bring one home for the female traveler in your life. Wearing this incredibly plush, cozy robe is like being wrapped in a warm hug! The interior is fully sherpa lined, and the deep functional pockets are great for stashing her essentials.
She can wear it while just lounging around the house, or to cover up after a hot shower. It feels incredibly soft against the skin.
39. Kaya Laptop Travel Backpack
The Kaya Laptop Travel Backpack is ultra-stylish and yet still highly functional. This travel bag is made from faux leather and comes in a number of fun colors, including green, blue, purple, and pink.
The zippered back compartment holds a 15-inch laptop, and there are multiple interior pockets to keep everything organized. This travel backpack is a great gift and will take her from day-to-night, looking great the whole time.
40. Mejuri Travel Case
The Mejuri Travel Case is a small jewelry case that carries a surprising amount of stuff; that’s why it’s one of our best travel gifts. For light travelers, it’s ideal for carry-on luggage and is about the size of a clutch. There’s a section to hold rings and earrings, as well as hooks for necklaces. No more tangled chains!
There’s often a waitlist for this item, so make sure you pick up one sooner rather than later. Made with handcrafted leather and a suede interior, this design is so sleek and stylish you can take it with you on every trip.
41. Bose NC 700 Headphones
Everybody knows Bose produces some of the highest-quality audio products in the world, and their latest in wearable sound is no exception. If she travels a lot then why not get her a travel gift that immerses her in sound, both comfortably and in style? The Bose NC 700’s—wireless, noise-cancelling headphones—are without question one of the best travel gifts for women, hands down.
This is the newest model from Bose, and an upgrade from their previous model, the QuietComfort 35 II’s. If you’re deciding between the two, check out my full comparison of the Bose 700’s vs QC35’s.
42. Cambiami Interchangeable Sandals
If you manage to get this right then you’ll win big points. Cambiami offers interchangeable sandals so you can add a bit of customization to her gifts.
You’ll get a sole and multiple interchangeable straps, so it’s like a three-in-one pair of flats. This is one of those travel gift ideas that will get you forever in her good books.
Even better than that, because they’re custom made, nobody else will have flats quite like them! It’s one of the best gift ideas for travelers you can get her.
43. Mark & Graham Leather Tech Envelope
There is nothing worse than your plethora of charging cables tangling themselves into chaos. This stylish tech envelope eliminates that problem.
With one of these gifts, she’ll never have to extract her headphones from her kindle wire. She also won’t need to worry about her cables or devices getting damaged in her bag while on the road.
The cherry on top of this leather delight? It’s even better with her initials monogrammed on it!
44. Ringly Smart Jewelry
It’s about time women had a way to track their exercise without having to don some unsightly step counter on their wrist. The Fitbit tried to make trackers more stylish and now Ringly has taken it a step further. It’s one of the most stylish gifts you can get her.
Ringly has incorporated fitness trackers into beautiful jewelry that people actually want to wear. Goodbye ugly, clunky tracker, this is one of the travel gifts for her that isn’t going back to the store.
45. BauBax Travel Jacket
BauBax makes multifunction jackets just for people who travel—and they make unique gifts, too! With four primary styles—bomber, sweatshirt, vest and windbreaker—these jackets are great travel gifts for her.
Plus, the primary selling point of these jackets: They’re loaded with more than 25 features, including built-in gloves, an inflatable travel pillow, a blanket, and even a footrest! It’s like giving a Swiss Army Knife of gifts. That’s not to mention all the pockets, so you can carry-on what you need instead of checking it.
46. Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set
The Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set is a simple but stunning set of toiletry bags with an elegant curved design that comes in a rainbow of colors. The larger case is meant to stash all of her travel-sized items (like creams, deodorants, and balms), while the smaller case holds make-up and small accessories. If there are any make-up spills, the microsuede interior is easy to clean.
One of our favorite things about this product is that the leather is made in Argentina by a family-owned workshop collective. The leather is Leather Working Group (LWG) certified, meaning it’s tanned in compliance with the highest sustainability measures.
47. Catalina Weekender Bag
This sophisticated Catalina Weekender Bag is wonderfully versatile and is made up of eco-friendly sustainable fabric; she’ll love carrying this along with her on a quick trip.
Despite its compact size, this bag comes with lots of nice features, including a handy bottom pocket with a removable padded insert for an extra pair of shoes (or anything else she wants to keep separate from her clean clothes).
There’s also a pass-through sleeve for attaching to a suitcase handle to make sure it stays put, and a messenger strap with removable padding.
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48. DJI Mavic Mini
If she’s a photographer, she’s going to love having her very own DJI Mavic Mini. This drone is one of the best gifts for travelers, period. It’s nearly as light as a smartphone, and yet it powerfully flies anywhere a regular drone would.
The simple DJI Fly app lets you do it all from your phone, and the camera stabilizer delivers the smoothest image possible. This will definitely up her photography game.
49. GoPro Hero 9 Black
What traveler wouldn’t LOVE a GoPro camera!? Their latest release—the GoPro Hero 9 Black—is hands-free voice-controlled, wearable, waterproof, has a touchscreen and gimbal-like stabilization! Plus, the camera records 5K! This will easily be one of her favorite gifts if she has an adventurous spirit.
50. Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera
Sticking to the photography topic, here’s a fun one: the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera. Don’t you just kinda miss print photos and having a real camera? If she’s a travel photographer, this is a neat little addition to her camera gear.
The Mini 9 also comes with some nice extra touches, including a New Macro Lens for close-ups (35-50cm) and a Selfie Mirror so she’ll get the perfect shot every time.
These travel gifts are sure to please the lady in your life, whether she’s a friend or family member—even if it’s you! Skip the gift cards and buy a thing she’ll love. There’s something here for every budget, so dive in and get that shopping done.
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