Finding gifts for travelers is not always easy – which is why I put together some awesome gift ideas for your frequent flying mom! These are perfect gifts for Mother’s Day! Whether she’s a luxury traveler or wilderness explorer – give her something that will make your mom smile on her next trip. Here are my travel gifts for mom picks!
If you’re looking for getaway ideas for mom, check out these guides: 25 Mother’s Day getaways around the world, and 20+ Mother’s Day Trips in the United States
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- Airplane Pocket Tray Table Cover – The seat tray is often the grossest part of the plane so an easy way to avoid all that is to cover it. It holds
- Personal Water Filter – For the adventure-travel mom! Ensure peace of mind when abroad. The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter contains no chemicals, no batters, and no moving parts. Ensures access to clean water wherever mom travels to!
- JetBag – If your mom loves wine when she travels, then this is the bag for her. It’s a resealable, recyclable, and reusable carrier with a zip-top closure. It also absorbs any spills and protects your luggage. Bonus – it’s only $10 for 3!
- Pocket Wine Aerator – A travel-size aerator to enhance the flavor of the wine. One button introduces tiny air bubbles to the wine helping to release the natural flavors of the wine.
- Mini Cocktail Kit – If wine isn’t mom’s style, then a mini-cocktail kit may be up her alley. From Old Fashioned to Champagne – these kits have everything you need- just add booze. (FAA compliant)
- Interchangeable Flip Flips – perfect gift for the shoe-loving traveling mom! You can personalize your sandal with a variety of comfortable and fashionable straps. Cambiami – Italian for “change me” allows you to have a variety of shoes without taking up a lot of space in your suitcase.
6. Anti-Theft Backpack – This stylish yet functional backpack will have your mom traveling in style! With an RFID blocking card and passport slots, a key clip with LED light, and slash-resistant construction, traveling moms will feel protected.
7. Packable Backpack – For the traveling mom who packs too much this is the perfect gift. Leave the heavy luggage at home and take this lightweight backpack to explore during the day! It comes in 11 colors so chose your favorite!
8. Mini Expresso Maker – If mom needs her expresso, giving her the gift of having it on the road. All you need is the Nespresso capsules and hot water – it’s a hand pump! Fast, simple, and no coffee grinds.
9. Sleep Travel Kit – the perfect mother’s day gift for the mom who doesn’t want to feel tired upon arrival. Bring your own blanket, pillow, mask, slippers, earplugs, and liquid containers!
10. Foot Hammock – I swear by mine in my house (yeah I know, the work-from-home life is rough). This one is meant for planes and can help ith leg circulation. Gone are the days of putting your feet on your carry-on!
11. Suitcase Organizer Bags – if your mom is like mine (hi mom!) then she’s an over-packer. Organizer bags or packing cubes can help fix the issue of trying to fit ALL the clothes into one suitcase. They come in a variety of styles and colors so pick one that fits your traveling mom!
12. Hidden Pocket Scarf – an infinity scarf that can be used any time of the year, traveling or not, It’s a great Mother’s Day gift for travelers and comes in 12 styles – the perfect accessory!
13. Airplane mode T-shirt – For the traveling mom who prefers comfort when traveling this 100% cotton t-shirt is (literally) made for airplane travel.
14. Kindle Paperwhite – A perfect gift for moms who love to travel and read! Leave the bulky books at home and bring a kindle with you! It’s even waterproof for peace of mind!
15. Audible Subscription – A gift for the traveling mom who wants to keep up with her books. Audible brings thousands of books to life right in your ear. So whether she’s riding a subway or relaxing on a train, she can enjoy a book!
16. Scratch off Map – My map is proudly on display above my desk in my office. I love having a document of my travels nearby to see where I’ve been and inspire future trips (and practice my geography of course!)
17. Push Pin Map – What traveler wouldn’t appreciate a map to document travels. The push pin map can help identify desired places to go as well (you can’t un-scratch a scratch-off map).
18. Bluetooth Speaker – I feel like I can never have too many Bluetooth speakers. There are so many styles and sizes – so find the perfect mother’s day travel gift for your mom!
19. Portable power strip with USB ports – the perfect gift for any traveler – no more deciding what gets charged at the airport or hotel. One plug turns into 5 PLUS two USB ports and one USB-C port!
20. Mini portable Tripod – for the mom who thinks she can take a picture but always ends up crooked (Hi mom!!) This lightweight tripod can help with stabilizing photos. It also allows mom to get in the photo too!
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