75 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Always Planning Their Next Vacation

Luggage and bags

Any traveler—frequent flier or not—can benefit from great luggage, whether it’s a compact underseat roller, an expandable carry-on, or a large checked suitcase built for longer trips. The best ones are lightweight, durable, and thoughtfully designed, with details that make getting from point A to point B easier, including smooth-rolling wheels, expandable compartments, smart interior organization, and sturdy handles.

Our top picks cover nearly every trip and packing style, from an affordable Amazon Basics underseater and Travelpro’s soft-sided spinner to sleek hard-shell options from Béis. For travelers who prefer something less structured, Calpak’s pillowy-soft Luka Duffel and Away’s versatile Weekender make excellent companions for quick getaways, while Samsonite’s foldaway backpack is small enough to stash in your suitcase just in case.

Handbags

A stylish, versatile handbag is one of those gifts she can use on her next trip, then keep on carrying once she’s back home. Hands-free styles are especially useful for sightseeing, while convertible bags that switch between a backpack and shoulder bag help make the most of limited suitcase space. These editor-approved picks also include ultra-spacious workhorses with room for all of her travel day essentials, plus more elevated options that look just as good at dinner as they do during an afternoon of exploring, like Cuyana's gorgeous leather System tote.

Travel accessories

The right travel accessories can make the entire journey feel a little more seamless. Help her keep everything in its place with packing cubes, a sleek jewelry case, or a smart toiletry bag. Our edit also includes plenty of problem solvers, including a collapsible water bottle, a hands-free phone strap, and Cadence’s space-saving capsules. And since getting there comfortably is half the battle, I’ve included a few cozy upgrades for long-haul flights, like Ugg’s travel set—complete with a cushy eye mask, throw blanket, and matching case—and a memory foam travel pillow for catching some much-needed sleep at 35,000 feet.

Beauty and skincare products

For the beauty lover who refuses to leave her routine at home, these travel-friendly picks make it easier to feel put together on the road. Since dry cabin air can leave skin feeling parched, hydrating staples like L’Occitane’s hand cream set and Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag set are especially welcome on flights. Similarly, a good pair of under-eye patches can help brighten up dark circles after a long travel day. I’ve also included a few worthy splurges, including powerful styling tools by Shark and Dyson, that she’ll be just as happy to use at home.

Comfortable clothing and shoes

When suitcase space is at a premium, the best travel clothes must earn their spot. Soft, comfortable staples like Naadam’s cashmere sweatpants and Cozy Earth’s bamboo joggers are easy building blocks for a travel day outfit, while Spanx’s matching AirEssentials set takes the guesswork out of getting dressed—just throw it on and go. For chilly destinations, packable outerwear also saves valuable suitcase space, while an oversized cashmere sweater or travel wrap can be layered on when the temperature dips.

Comfortable shoes are just as essential: The sneakers below from Salomon and Rothy's can handle a full day racking up steps. And you can't go wrong with gifting someone you love a pair of cozy slip-ons, especially when they're as soft as the ones from Bombas and Ugg.

Tech essentials

The right travel gadget can make any trip run a little more smoothly: A universal adapter is a must for international travel, a portable charger keeps your phone powered through long days out, and an AirTag makes it easier to keep track of checked luggage. For long travel days, Bose’s best-selling noise-canceling headphones help tune out the commotion; a Kindle—and a hands-free page turner for the particularly devoted reader—can make hours in transit fly by.

Travelers who like to keep up with their routines wherever they are will appreciate the latest Ōura Ring for tracking sleep and activity. While too bulky to travel with, Hatch’s Restore—one part sound machine, one part reading light, and one part alarm clock that gradually brightens to mimic the sunrise—will make winding down and waking up at home easier, even if post-trip jet lag persists. (And if they become attached to the noise machine aspect, you can also follow up this gift with a Hatch Go!)

Home and kitchen items

For the traveler who’s happiest planning their next trip, these home gifts bring some vacation vibes into everyday life. Transportive scents—including a sea mist-scented candle inspired by the Amalfi Coast—offer an escape without leaving the living room, while Anthropologie’s hotel-inspired trinket dish gives rings and other keepsakes a charming place to land. In the kitchen, a sleek French press and a statement-making tea kettle can make morning rituals feel a little more special; come happy hour, a Yeti wine chiller keeps the vacation mood going. For serious homebodies, a plush Minky Couture blanket and crisp Brooklinen sheets dial up the cozy factor, and Gray Malin’s Coastal brings a dose of wanderlust to the coffee table.

This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.