I'm not sure about you, but my mom is one of the biggest travel fanatics I know. She's constantly planning her next big getaway and looking for new places around the world to discover and explore — and I'm sure she's not the only one. If you've got a mom with a craving for an adventure, a tropical getaway or who just travels often to spend time with family, you might want to lean into gifting her some travel goodies this year for Mother's Day.
Fortunately for you, our Shop TODAY editors compiled a list of gifts for the moms who've always got a passport in one hand and a carry-on in the other. From in-flight essentials to chic bags and organizers, Mom will be set for her next trip. So, buckle up: we've got a lot of picks to get through!
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Mother's Day Gifts for moms who love to travel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 limoncello set of Makeup Erasers, which includes reusable pads that remove makeup with just water.
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.
Traveling alone can be scary, especially if you’re walking around solo 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.
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.
Whether your mom is constantly on a long flight, road trip or train ride (or, for the hardcore travelers, all of the above) she'll adore these Travel Award-winning compression socks that keep the circulation in her feet flowing when she's sitting still for hours on end.
This ultra-soft sleep mask was a 2025 Shop TODAY Travel Award winner, and for good reason. The mask is designed to be a "weighted blanket for your eyes," targeting pressure points on your face to relax your muscles and release tension as you drift off to sleep.
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. She’ll be ready to travel fully charged in mere moments.
This award-winning sound machine is the perfect portable gadget for Mom to take with her on a trip. If she has trouble sleeping, she can simply power this on and relax as calm noises surround her space at night.
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.
Mom can kick back by the beach or pool with these award-winning sandals from Birkenstock. Made from plush, waterproof EVA, these are perfect for any spring or summer ventures she has planned.
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 past Travel Awards winner 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.”
If your mom is looking to upgrade her airport attire from sweats to a chic option that's ready-to-wear anywhere after a flight, these stretchy, Travel Award-winning jeans are so light and comfortable, she won't even feel like she's wearing denim.
Mom may love to travel, but the packing aspect of it? Maybe not so much. Fortunately, this award-winning set offers her three water-resistant pouches to store and organize her toiletries, accessories, tech and more.
This nifty bag allows Mom to keep all of her toiletries in one, compact location, that opens up to create a hanging storage rack in her hotel bathroom. "The Calpak toiletry bag is my fave," says social media editorial assistant Annie Shigo. "I think it holds so much and is great for moms!"
If she’s set to head off on a warm-weather vacation, she’ll love this straw hat which can be monogrammed with her initials.
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 deputy managing Jess Bender.
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.
If Mom's looking for a chic new travel accessory that's gorgeous, yet practical, this vegan leather case from Etoile is exactly what she needs. With ample space for her makeup and skin care, she'll be able to store her favorite beauty products with ease. Special projects associate Jordan Murray gives this item her (and her mother's) seal of approval: "I gave this to my mom for Christmas, and she loved it!"
If you've got an adventurous mom who love to explore nature, these Adidas sneakers will guide her as she traverses through different hiking trails and other escapades. Shigo touts this product, saying it is "great for running around with kids and heading outdoors to hike or go on long walks."
"If she needs a new backpack for her next trip, this Cotopaxi 20L backpack is the travel savior that’ll fit everything without weighing her down," says production associate Audrey Ekman. "It’s so smartly designed, with a suitcase-style, full-wrap zipper so she can open it up and see everything and a ton of cool features, like an easy-access key clip in the top pocket. This new FP Movement collaboration colorway is the brand’s best yet, in my opinion."
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.
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.
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.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products and sales out there across retailers. We use our own personal experiences with products and brands to make shopping easier for our readers.
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