25 Useful and Thoughtful Best Travel Gifts for Women that They’ll Love!

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This post is all about the best travel gifts for women.

The holidays are quickly approaching which means the stress levels are heightened in search for that perfect gift. I have compiled a list of the best travel gifts for women because it can feel impossible to shop for someone who loves to travel. Especially someone like me who keeps their possessions to a minimum.

These best travel gifts for women range in price and in hobbies, but they are all centered around travel. Also, one of the most important things to me when considering gifts is the usefulness of the item I am purchasing. You don’t want to buy something that they will never use or that will just take up space in their bag.

Lastly, you want to find something that is thoughtful. Something that shows you care about this person, and you pay attention to their interests. Some of this list may seem slightly obvious, but all of these are great options for any woman who loves to travel!

TRIP RELATED – Best Travel Gifts for Women

plane ticket

Let’s face it. Anyone who loves to travel is dreaming of getting a free plane ticket to their dream destination. Plane tickets are usually the most expensive part of any trip, and the cost is one of the biggest excuses people use when asked why they are not traveling. Obviously this one isn’t super realistic for everyone’s budgets, but I thought we’d start with a bit of fun.

national park yearly pass

If you’ve been around for a while, then you have probably heard me rave about the “America the Beautiful Pass” a million times. But it just makes so much sense! If the traveling woman in your life is planning to spend some time traveling the US, this yearly pass to the national parks is an amazing gift. For only $80, you are given access to all the US national parks for an entire year. What a gift!

foreign money

If gift giving isn’t your thing, why not give them money that’s useful for where they are headed on their next trip! It’s always smart to carry around cash when traveling anywhere in the world especially when ATMs are hard to come by. So, I recommend you consider exchanging the cash you were going to give for the correct foreign currency of their next destination. Whether that be UK pounds, EU euros, etc.

universal outlet adapter – useful travel gifts for women

This one comes in handy more times than you’d think. Honestly, there is no such thing as having too many outlet adapters when traveling abroad. Just make sure to do your research and get the right plug. Even better, these are usually pretty cheap and easy to find.

THOUGHTFUL THINGS – Personalized Travel Gifts for Her

personalized luggage tags – small travel gifts

One of the reasons I hate gift giving is because I struggle to find the balance between usefulness and thoughtfulness. This is a great example of the perfect balance! Luggage tags are super helpful when your suitcase looks an awful like everyone else’s on the conveyer belt. And it is a heartwarming way to be reminded of the loved one who gifted it to you whenever you are traveling!

personalized passport holder 

Another super useful travel item that becomes even more special with a personalization. Just think about it! Every time you are traveling, this wallet is in your hand. This is definitely high on the list of perfect, thoughtful gifts for traveling women. 

card games

I was really excited to include this one because I have so many memories of playing games while I travel. If your traveling woman enjoys a certain card game, this is an amazing gift. Whether she’s visiting family or friends, traveling with them, or meeting new ones, a card game is easy to pack and quick to bring people together.

empty photo album 

The next two go hand in hand. If your traveling woman didn’t invite you on their trip with them, this is a great way to show you still can’t wait to see what memories they made along the way! There are so many cute photo albums that are travel themed too!

Shutterfly/CVS gift card

Of course, they’ll need to fill the empty photo album with plenty of pictures! I usually get my photos printed either from Shutterfly or CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid etc. Printing photos can get expensive, so any help towards creating a beautiful time capsule of the trip is greatly appreciated.

PACKING THINGS – Travel Gift Set for Her

Looking for more ideas that aren’t listed here? Check out my recommendations page linked here with everything I like to travel with.

backpack – best travel backpack for women

If you haven’t already, I highly recommend you check out my recent post about the best travel backpacks I currently use. I love these bags and could not rave about them more! A sturdy and dependable travel backpack is essential for a successful trip, so if your traveling woman is struggling to find one, definitely give that post a read.

packing cubes

Honestly, I don’t know who is traveling without packing cubes at this point, but if you know someone who is, then you must buy them a set. Packing cubes are space savers when trying to fit those bulky sweaters and extra shoes into your already bursting bag. They are ESSENTIAL to travel.

charger organizer

Know a traveler with a lot of gear? Charging cables and wired headphones are a nightmare to travel with if you don’t have a designated organizer for them. I have tried out a few, and the best ones are the ones that keep each individual cord separate, so there is no chance of everything getting tangled together.

toiletry bag

Continuing the theme of organization, a solid toiletry bag is so important to have while traveling the world. As shown here, I have tons of different shapes and sizes, but my favorite ones have got to be the hanging bags. These are so handy when you don’t want to clutter an already tiny counter space with a giant toiletry bag. Being able to hang it out of the way and easily access everything you need makes life so much easier.

travel sized toiletry bottles

Everyone knows someone who loves a routine that involves eight different skin creams. Lotions for this, moisturizers for that. It might seem impossible for them to travel the world with so many liquids. This is why travel sized liquid bottles are the perfect gift! Instead of trying to shove a whole routine into a little sandwich bag, just take the amount you need inside one of these bottles! Leaving you with tons of space to bring even more!

CLOTHES

hiking shoes

There is literally nothing better on this earth than the perfect pair of shoes. Personally, hiking shoes are my everyday shoes when I am out and about traveling the world. And finding the most comfortable and durable pair may seem impossible in the sea of hundreds of options to choose from. My personal favorite hiking shoes are my Merrell’s shown above. I know for a fact that when these finally fall apart, I will be buying the exact same pair again.

good outdoor clothes

Whether it’s a durable winter coat or a truly waterproof rain jacket, outdoor clothes are essential for any traveler. Even if your traveler isn’t outdoorsy, they’ll still need these types of clothes when exploring the world we live in. I have this on my own wish list! The brands I’ve been looking into are Patagonia and Columbia.

good pair of sunglasses

This one has been slid under the rug so many times for me personally. Most travelers would prefer to spend their money on something else, seeing sunglasses as nonessential items. BUT! Sunglasses are so important no matter where you travel. They are the one accessory that will make or break your day if you forget them in the hotel.

FUN THINGS

travel hammock – unique travel gifts

If you are anything like me, nothing beats a hammock. When you’re travelling the world and you just want to rest in the sun or the shade, a travel hammock feels like paradise. For most, this is a fun gift your traveling woman will never know she needed until she takes it on her next vacation.

shampoo / conditioner bars

This one kind of goes back to that traveler who always bursts her liquid sandwich bag because she carries too many products. A great way to reduce your liquids is to buy bars instead. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, deodorant, etc. There are so many options available now! And the best part about using bars is that they are more sustainable and better for the planet. It reduces your single use plastic and overall waste.

go pro

If travelers are going to invest in any kind of camera equipment, I solely recommend it be a GoPro. They are small, durable, and multifaceted. You can take them anywhere—scuba diving, sky diving, or just wandering around the city. You can buy as little or as many accessories as you wish. I recently bought a bike attachment for my upcoming bike trip through Tuscany. I really can’t rave about them enough!

good reusable water bottle – sustainable travel gift for women

This is a staple. My biggest annoyance when traveling is paying for water. So, wherever I go whether it’s a weekend trip or a month-long interrailing adventure, I bring a reusable water bottle with me. Many countries charge you for water at restaurants, so bringing your own water is a money saver as well.

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

I have already listed some important travel essentials, but if you are looking for more, go check out my most popular post all about my most used travel essentials!

portable charger – travel gifts for her amazon

Go ask your traveling woman right now if they have a portable charger. If they don’t, then this is the only thing you are allowed to buy them. A portable charger is almost as important as your phone. There are so many times where you have to rely on your technology to travel, so when your phone dies and there is nowhere to charge it, you’re screwed. Portable chargers are literal lifesavers.

headlamps

Whether your traveler is a hiker or not, I still think a headlamp is a pretty important tool to bring while traveling. They’re super lightweight, so they can be tossed into any day bag without a problem. You never know when you’re going to get stranded in the dark and need to navigate your way home.

neck pillow – best travel gifts for women

And last but certainly not least is the trusted neck pillow. They are great for planes, trains, buses, ferries, cabs, etc. Even if the hostel you’re staying at has terrible pillows, you’ll be grateful you had your neck pillow! And even better, they can attach right to your bag, so they don’t take up any room in your travel bags! It’s the one thing you’ll never know you needed until you get an actual good night’s sleep on a flight, and your life is changed forever.

Best Travel Gifts for Women:

And there you have it! The best travel gifts for women! When I was just starting out traveling, many of these things were on my own wish list. Even now, I’m hoping to upgrade some of these soon because of how often I use them all.

I hope this relieved some of the stress and anxiety around shopping for those travelers in your life. I completely understand trying to buy something for someone who cherishes experiences over material items.

Please let me know if there is anything you have on your own traveler’s wish list that I forgot to mention! I love finding the newest gadgets and gear to make traveling even more simple!

This post is all about the best travel gifts for women.