14 Perfect Mother's Day Gifts for Travel-Loving Moms

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate Mum than by fueling her wanderlust? If your mum’s eyes light up at the idea of a weekend getaway or a family holiday abroad, a travel-themed gift will make her day.

This is a list of hand-picked travel gifts. We’ve got something for all types of mums – the stylish, the adventurous, the organised, the frequent flyers, and the everyday explorers. Show your mother that you care for her and pick an ideal present for Mum’s next journey.

1. Practical Travel Backpacks

If you are wondering what gifts can be given on mother's day, backpacks are practical and thoughtful travel gifts for travel-loving moms. For obvious reasons,  backpacks are ranked among the most popular travel items, and among the top 10 Mother's day gift ideas.

Frequent travellers love them since backpacks offer mobility, space and security like no other bags. A good quality backpack can keep your mom's important belongings safe on the road. What to look for in a backpack as a travel gift for your mom? Functionality, style and storage are important aspects to consider.

Choose airline-friendly backpacks as they are not only durable, functional and stylish, they also offer a stress-free flying experience for your mom as they are made cabin-sized. Worry about stolen or missing backpacks? Select CabinZero's backpacks with a built-in tracking system from Okoban and a standard limited lifetime warranty.

2. Inspiring Travel Journals

Writing in journals is an intimate and creative way to document travel experiences. Photo by Anna on stock.adobe.com

Does your mother enjoy writing? Travel journals provide an intimate space to keep travel memories and record travel experiences. If your mother finds documenting her trips enriching, these are your go-to gift ideas for Mother’s day. Some travel journals offer useful features including colourable world maps, separable packing lists, colourful bookmarks and back pockets.

3. Sleeping Mask and Travel Pillow

Unique Mother's day gifts to help her rest during long flights. Photo by EdNurg on stock.adobe.com

Long flights, continual train rides and long-haul car rides are all good times to get some sleep to fight jet lag. Don't just give the mask and pillow on their own. Put together a travel gift basket that includes additional thoughtful items like comfy earplugs, a hydrating mist spray, a travel-sized lotion, or even a cosy pair of socks for the aeroplane.

4. Packing Cubes

These cubes are total game-changers for packing a carry-on: they keep belongings organised and make the absolute most of limited space. Instead of a jumble of clothes, Mum can separate outfits into different cubes – one for tops, one for bottoms, one for undies, etc. She could even pack by day or by family member, meaning no more digging through everyone’s clothes to find a single pair of socks. Everything stays tidy and accessible, which makes packing and unpacking a breeze.

• CabinZero's Tips: When using packing cubes, it is best to mindfully roll clothes to avoid wrinkles and strategically stack cubes to maximise space. Overly stuffed packing cubes are not recommended.

5. A Tech Pouch

Do you know a mum who travels with a mini electronics store in her bag? The CabinZero Tech Pouch is about to make her life so much easier. This handy pouch is like a little organiser for all things tech and tiny.  What’s great is that this pouch is also wearable. It comes with a removable shoulder strap, so Mum can even sling it over as a mini bag for quick outings, so she can use it to hold phone, cash, and sunnies while grabbing a coffee with her free hands.

6. Multi-purpose Scarves

Colourful scarves are versatile clothing items for women travellers. Photo by sepy on stock.adobe.com

A stylish scarf is perfect for fashion-forward moms and great Mother's day gifts for grandma. A multi-purpose scarf can be used as a fashion item to enhance travelling moms or nanas’ outfits as well as providing her warmth in breezy weather and protecting her from the burning tropical sun.

7. Portable Travel Chargers

Portable chargers provide travellers an easy powering solution for electric devices. Photo by New Africa on stock.adobe.com

Make sure her travel always safe by gifting her with a reliable travel charger this Mother’s day. Make sure that the portable chargers are within the guidelines of aviation administrations such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

8. Entertaining E-book Readers

E-book readers are travel-friendly and convenient to use while providing a similar book-like reading experience. Photo by Caterina Trimarchi on stock.adobe.com

E-book readers provide an uninterrupted entertaining experience on-the-go. If your mother loves reading, gifting her an e-book reader is a wonderful idea as it can digitalise her favourite books and she can enjoy it on holiday. They are pocket-sized, easy on the eye, and some models are even water-proof to boot.

9. A Handy Sacoche Bag

For the mum who’s equal parts stylish and practical, the CabinZero Sacoche is a dream come true. With its minimalist design, this slim crossbody bag holds just enough for her everyday essentials and nothing more. It boasts water-resistant materials, hidden pockets, and a removable strap for ultimate comfort and convenience. This little bag goes with every outfit, too – dress it up or down, it “adds just the right touch” whether Mum is in casual joggers and a tee or dressed to boss it up in a blazer.

10. A Chic Bum Bag

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While a flower is the most popular Mother’s day gift, you can choose something different this year. A bum bag or fanny pack are convenient on the go and easy to style. Whether she's going to work, running errands, attending social gatherings, or travelling, a stylish shoulder bag is useful and adaptable to different occasions and needs.

11. Comfortable Travel Shoes

Sneakers are comfortable yet stylish footwear options for women when travelling. Photo by Alliance on stock.adobe.com

Travel requires lots of walking and having a comfortable yet chic pair of shoes is the first step toward a smooth holiday. Slip-on shoes are convenient in airports during the security screening process. Good cushioning is perfect for walking tours or urban exploration. Remember that lightweight and breathability are two key considerations when selecting travel shoes, especially for an Europe packing list.

As it is difficult to know whether a pair of shoes is comfortable or not. She should try them on first to test its comfort levels and support at the store. Sizing is not always straight-forward. Therefore, do keep the receipts and double check with the store in advance about their returning policy. 

• CabinZero's Tips: If your mom has an upcoming trip, it is best to give her the shoes beforehand as breaking in new shoes takes time. 

12. Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Headphones are the perfect Mother's day gifts idea for music lovers. Photo by simona on stock.adobe.com

Listening to melodious music, delightful podcasts and entertaining audiobooks are fun ways to stay entertained during flight. As background noise is a common annoyance for many travellers, a pair of noise-cancelling headphones is great for both distraction and keeping the noise out. 

• CabinZero's Tips: If you are choosing wireless headphones, pay attention to the battery life and Bluetooth range to ensure your mom can enjoy an uninterrupted listening experience.

13. Practical Travel Gift Cards

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Inspire your mother to create her own tailored travel experiences with this last-minute Mother's Day gift. You can get travel gift cards from reputable travel agencies, from major airlines and from popular cruise lines.

14. A Cute Mini Backpack

Last but not least, let’s talk about the CabinZero mini backpack – a 12-litre bundle of joy that’s perfect for the adventurous mum and the everyday explorer alike. This petite backpack is the scaled-down version of CabinZero’s classic travel pack, and it’s incredibly versatile. she can use it as a packing cube inside a larger carry-on, or grab it as a stand-alone daybag for for excursions. It even has a hidden RFID-blocking pocket to protect her valuables.

Pamper Her with Something Special This Mother's Day

Have you found the perfect Mother's Day travel gifts for your beloved mother?  Keep an open mind and explore travel gift ideas from practical to inspirational ones. Remember that both budget-friendly options and extravagance gifts are all loved by mothers. Your thoughts and appreciation are what matter the most. 

Have a memorable Mother's Day. Be sure to share this list of travel gifts for mothers to your friends and siblings as they might find this helpful in their search for the perfect Mother's Day gifts.

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