22 Best Travel Gifts for Women, Recommended by Experts
Whether you're hunting for the best suitcase or makeup bag, your favorite jet-setter will be impressed.
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We've all got an avid traveler in our lives, whether it's your beloved sister who can't get enough of an "Eat, Pray, Love" journey or your adventure-hungry BFF who always seems to be exploring a remote locale. No matter if they travel for pleasure or work, they'll need the right essentials to make any trip as stress-free as possible. To help you find the best travel gifts for women, we checked in with experts and Good Housekeeping editors for their go-to items. Many of our picks also won top spots in our 2024 Travel Awards.
As you browse these gift ideas, it's important to consider where and how often they travel. If they're constantly on business trips, it's worth investing in high-quality luggage, packing cubes or a handheld steamer to keep their linens free from wrinkles. If your favorite traveler is always on nature-heavy road trips, a waterproof phone case might be just the ticket to keep their device safe and dry. Do they prefer flying internationally? If so, a sleep mask to make them look like they've had eight full hours of sleep is a good idea.
And if you've landed on this roundup and are still stumped, consider checking out our list of the best travel gifts to make their next trip that much more enjoyable.
This portable wearable neck fan is perfect for airplane travel. It's bladeless and has air outlets on both sides for 360-degree cooling. Plus, it has three speeds, so you can easily pick the right setting depending on the plane's temperature.
This mini nylon shoulder bag is popular around the Good Housekeeping office for good reason. "It's my go-to bag whenever I'm traveling," says Associate Editor Alyssa Gautieri. "It looks cute, fits a surprising amount and is so easy to carry, even when walking or hiking for miles. I've also put it in the washing machine a few times and it's held up well."
Her face will stay flawless on the go with this compact pocket mirror, which has over 9,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. It'll magnify up to 3X for touchups and it even has lights to help perfect her look.
This tracker's simple one-tap system makes it easy to connect to a smartphone, but Olivia Lipski, an analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, also uses them to track her luggage. "I keep an Airtag in my backpack at all times, but it's also useful to put one of these Bluetooth trackers inside a suitcase when traveling so you have an idea where your luggage is. I love that they're compact, affordable and super easy to set up with an iPhone. The peace of mind is definitely worth the investment!" she says.
Compression socks are a must during long days of sightseeing, and this set will keep her feet and legs comfortable. With 360-degree stretch, tons of colors and an unbeatable price, it's a practical gift that she'll really appreciate.
Another 2024 Good Housekeeping Travel Awards Winner, this Bluetooth audio transmitter will make entertainment on long flights a breeze. She can simply plug the earbuds into an audio transmitter to seamlessly stream video. "I used it to watch TV on a flight from New York to California, which was much nicer than using the little wired earbuds they give you on the plane,” one tester said.
Hair Dryer Brush
A favorite of the GH Beauty Lab, this dryer brush will keep her hair in place while she travels. The dual-drying system cuts down on time and is much faster than a traditional blow dryer.
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This password book was a hit with GH readers all of 2023, so we expect the brand's travel planner to be just as popular. Made of faux leather, it includes a travel log and diary with spaces to plan her itinerary. It even comes with stickers for a fun touch.
Great for long plane rides, this solid polyester eye mask will ensure she gets 40 winks en route. It's lightweight, contoured for comfort and will block out light completely so she can fall asleep fast.
Whenever she's on the go, she'll need a safe place to store her favorite trinkets. This pebbled leather jewelry case features a linen lining and multiple spots for everything from rings to necklaces. What's more, it can be monogrammed for an additional fee (choose from printed or foil embossed fonts).
Whether she's staying in a hotel or taking a road trip in an RV, these quick-drying hair towels will be useful. Made of microfiber, they slash drying time by 50 percent and also cut down on frizz.
You can't beat this fleece travel blanket for under $20. Not only does it have thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, but the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute found it easy to roll up and pack. The soft design comes in several colors, too.
This super fluffy pillow is a favorite of Executive Director Lexie Sachs when she travels (and it's a 2024 Travel Awards winner). "It's way more substantial than a neck pillow, but small enough that it's not a huge burden to carry. I use it for long car rides and then continue to use it when I get to my destination. It's more comfortable than many hotel pillows, which tend to be more fluffy and less supportive," she says.
We have nothing bad to say about this popular carry-on luggage, which is also a favorite of GH Director Monique Valeris. "I've had mine for years and it's still in tip-top shape. It's lightweight and holds so much. Plus, I find it easy to navigate through the airport," she says. It includes three mesh pockets and one hanging pocket as well as a laundry bag. It's the perfect carry-on size for most airlines.
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If she's the type who likes to stay organized when she travels, these polyester packing cubes are the gift for her. They're available in a set of two and come in so many different colors it'd be impossible not to find one she'll love. They can also expand and fit one to three days' worth of clothes if she insists on bringing her entire closet.
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These popular sneakers won a 2024 Good Housekeeping Travel Award in footwear and apparel since they're so lightweight, breathable and comfortable. The slim design also makes them easy to pack into an overstuffed suitcase. "The shoes are extremely stylish and lightweight. They don't weigh me down like my regular sneakers do," one tester shared.
Help her avoid the hassle of a dying phone in an airport with this handy portable charger. It even has twin USB ports so she can charge her tablet at the same time.
A 2024 Travel Awards winner, we adore this hanging organizer. It's lightweight and has three main compartments that fold up to a smaller size, so she can store toiletries, makeup, you name it. "I can’t wrap my head around how it fits so much stuff yet folds into such a small case," our tester said.
As comfortable as pajamas with a stylish design, these award-winning performance joggers will quickly become her favorite travel companion. They're super soft and are available in 15 different colors with deep pockets.
GH Analyst Olivia Lipski loves to pack a Kindle when she travels. "I bring my Kindle on all my trips since it's lightweight, compact and durable (it won’t weigh you down like a hardcover)! I love that it gives you the flexibility to purchase books on the go with the click of a button, which is great for longer stays. I also use it at home and daily during my commute to work since it’s small enough to fit in my purse!" She said.
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Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.
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