50 Unique Travel Gifts for Women With Wanderlust
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We all have that friend: Whether she's booking on a budget or jet-setting internationally, she's always on the move. She might already own a trendy hardside suitcase, or at least the best luggage available on Amazon, but we guarantee there are some more items she needs to live her best life on the road or in the air. Thus, we present our editors' picks for the best travel gifts for women.
Does she have a comfortable travel dress? Great, now how about some bralettes for the plane? Speaking of the plane, she'll need a fab weekender bag, a cushy (but not too cushy) neck pillow, and some coloring books to cure that mid-flight boredom. Organization is key! We found products that will organize jewelry, toiletries, and even all her chargers.
Once she's reached her destination, she might want a real camera to document her journey, a travel diary to jot down all the cool stuff she sees, and a tiny craft cocktail kit to amp up the fun. These gifts go for road-trippers, too. If she's more about pitching a tent in the Arizona desert than clinking cocktails in Capri, she might be in need of an everlasting ear swab or some reusable laundry bags. Whatever she's into, we've got it!
Mini Nail Rescue Kit
If nothing throws off her vibe quicker than a broken nail, make sure she's equipped to deal with the worst. Tweezerman, maker of the greatest tweezers known to man, has just the cure for her nail woes with this mini kit — just make sure she doesn't put it in her carry-on.
Catalina Deluxe Tote
This tote is the be-all, end-all of weekender bags. Designed with a shoe compartment at the bottom, she can rest assured those heels (or hiking boots) won't be smooshed by the time she reaches Nashville (or Yosemite).
Pimple Correct
Travel = unavoidable stress on her skin. This little wonder contains concentrated ingredients to zap that pesky post-flight zit.
Set of 6 Capsules
These little containers, made by sustainable brand Cadence, are a godsend. Each set is customizable by color, size, and label. She can bring all her favorite products along without worrying she'll need to give them up for TSA!
Maison Heart Locket Necklace
As much as she may want to, she can't bring everyone she loves on every adventure. Make sure she keeps them close to her heart with this solid gold necklace. (Then you'll just need to print out a tiny photo of her dog to go inside.)
Travel Kit
The Malin + Goetz travel kit should be the easiest gift purchase of your life. There are size travel-friendly sizes of the brand's bestsellers that will have her skincare and haircare covered.
Hydrate + Repair Mask Kit
If she's got skincare covered, grab this mini haircare set. She can use her vacation time to reset her hair to its naturally gorgeous state with Briogeo's highly rated conditioning, cooling, and moisturizing masks.
6-Pack Silk Hair Ties
Name something that disappears faster than a hair-tie in a suitcase. I'll wait. Now, get her a pack of six stylish ties that will leave her hair kink-free.
Show Up Bralette (2-pack)
Everyone knows yoga pants make the best airplane clothes, but what should she wear on top? These bralettes from Aday are super smooth and sustainably made.
Luggage Travel Cup Holder
File under: genius. This specialized caddy fits over roller suitcase handles, where it holds your coffee, phone, and other essentials at the ready and hands-free.
USB Portable Charger
For jusy about $20, you can get her two portable chargers that folks on Amazon praise for the long battery life.
Travel Stub Diary
This travel stub diary is the perfect place to keep all the mementos from her latest trip.
Women's Organizing Travel 4-Pack
She'll never worry about misplacing her go-to travel essentials again.
Original
On a first glance, this reusable gadget may seem a little gross, but anyone who travels a lot knows how annoying it can be to tote around a bunch of loose cue-tips. This sustainable product eliminates 1,000 single-use swabs while still cleaning your eyes or removing your makeup.
Mini Zip Pouch Set
This set of seven reusable zipper pouches from the Latina-owned brand Mumi has endless travel applications. The kit features writable labels and color-coded tops to make organization easy on the go.
The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small
A book that's filled with 1,000 different adventures is sure to kick her wanderlust into high gear.
Women's Santa Barbara Sandal
These sandals from podiatrist-approved, kibbutz-made brand Naot are a dream for travel. They mold to her feet for comfort and versatility from the plane to sightseeing around town.
Travel-Sized Adult Coloring Books
This set of two travel-sized adult coloring books is perfect for a nervous traveler; they help relieve stress on the go, without the bulk.
Pacific Tote
Dagne Dover is known for their luxury travel bags and totes — but they do come with a higher price tag. That said, if you are looking for a splurge gift for her (or yourself) this is the store to shop. The timeless tote is made from 100% organic cotton and has pockets for days. Although the bag is hand wash only, it has a wipeable lining for small spills.
Portable Language Translator
As long as she has signal, she can use this reliable translator to overcome any language barriers in foreign countries. The built-in two-year data plan means she can use it for multiple trips, and it can translate up to 82 different languages.
Milky Jelly Cleanser + Futuredew
Her skin will feel replenished after a long day of travel thanks to this iconic duo that will remove dirt and makeup as well as moisturize and brighten.
Safe Sound Personal Alarm
This set of six emergency alarms release a signal that reaches up to a distance of almost 607 feet. The sound can also last for 50 minutes. It's compact, durable, and has LED lights for optimal protection when traveling.
Portable Inflatable Couch
This durable and waterproof couch has three pockets to hold your phone, water bottle, and reading material. You also won't need a pump to inflate it, just whisk it through the air three or four times.
Travel Jewelry Organizer
With over 9,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, this nifty organizer can carry earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and hairpins and keeps them detangled.
Tray Table Organizer
This tray table organizer from AAPI-owned Serenity Organizers will help make her flight a breeze. She’ll have everything in one place and easily accessible. Plus, the organizer keeps her items off the tray itself — a bonus for a plane feature notorious for germs.
Passport Holder
Upgrade her travel gear with an elegant passport cover. This fine Italian leather version comes in four colors, and has room for other travel documents and cards.
Out Of Office Sunglasses
The style name “Out of Office” says it all! These budget-friendly sunglasses are chic and high quality — a slam-dunk gift for a traveler in any season.
The Bigger Carry-On
The Good Housekeeping Institute rated Away the top luggage brand on the market. Not only is the carry-on durable, but it comes with a built-in power pack to charge phones and tablets.
Travel Adapter Wall Charger AC
It's true what they say: The best gifts come in small packages. This adapter wall charger is a must during international trips, and she'll thank you when she's running on empty and pulls this beauty out of her bag!
Stainless Steel Mug
"This is, bar none, the world's best mini travel thermos," one Amazon reviewer wrote. It's a little pricey, but reviewers say it's definitely worth it thanks to its spill-proof design and its ability to keep drinks hot or cold for hours on end.
Personalized Cork Globe
This pinnable cork globe is perfect for the world traveler who wants to a keep a visual reminder of where she's been, all while thinking about where she's headed next.
Travel Duffel Bag
What makes this bag so unique is that it can hold a bunch of her things, yet when she's not using it, folds into the size of a small book. "These bags are amazing! I ordered one for my trip to Italy to bring as an extra bag for souvenirs and was pleasantly surprised when I opened it up at how spacious and sturdy it was," one reviewer wrote.
AirTag
All she has to do is connect this tag to her iPhone, toss it in her luggage, and she'll know exactly where her checked bag is at all times.
Travel Pillow
The memory foam provides ultimate neck support and taller size will keep her head in place no matter how bumpy the flight.
All-In-One Razor
This cool invention is a razor and moisturizing bar in one. She can even shave on the go without access to a shower as this razor can be filled up with water to wash away any soap.
Compression Socks
These compression socks will prevent her legs from swelling up after sitting for several hours — and that's an especially thoughtful gift for a pregnant traveler.
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Mesh Laundry Bag
It's maybe not something she would buy for herself, but she'll sure be glad she has it. It's compact and lightweight — but can still hold a lot of laundry.
Compass Necklace
A dainty necklace to remind her that great adventures are on the horizon.
Travel Makeup Pouch
This sleek makeup pouch can hold all of her essentials. Make it personal with monogrammed initials.
Travel Journal
Help her chronicle her travels with this gorgeous travel journal from Papier. Inside, she'll find space to fill in her travel wishlist and trip ideas, as well as dedicated pages to document six separate journeys. She can write down itineraries, packing lists, budgets, and more to stay organized while planning. Then, each section includes sections to journal, doodle, and scrapbook, so she can memorialize the highlights of her trip in real time or after the fact.
Craft Cocktail Kit
Available in a bunch of different cocktail options, this nifty kit has everything she needs to make her favorite drink. All she needs to do is add the booze.
Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Instant Film Camera
This small camera prints polaroids instantaneously, so she can document her favorite moments of every trip.
Hydrating Face Moisturizer Gel-Cream
This deeply hydrating face moisturizer will bring her skin back to lif after extra dry flights.
Microfleece Travel Blanket
"This blanket is really good. It was keeping me warm in my travelings, it is very compact to pack and light," one person wrote on Amazon. Plus, it's under $15 so you really can't go wrong.
Go!: My Adventure Journal by Wee Society
If she's about to travel with kids, this adventure journal helps the whole family document amazing memories along the way.
Makeup Bag
Does this sound like your BFF? If so, she won't be able to travel without it. It can hold her makeup, socks, computer cords, you name it.
Pure Silk Sleep Mask
A sleep mask makes it easy to block out light so she can sleep more soundly during a long commute.
Flat and Foldable Ear Headphones
This pair comes with soft earpads and a headphone jack, meaning she can easily connect them to the plane's monitor. "I'm amazed how good such an inexpensive headset could sound," one person wrote on Amazon.
Portable Tablet Sleeve
This organizer keeps headphones and chargers all in one place.
Vegan Leather Bag
Think a diaper bag has to be a bulky to-do? Think again! This streamlined vegan leather waist pack is a dream for the mom on the go (and it’s hands free to boot).
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