While we’d all love to surprise mom with a first-class ticket for her dream trip, that’s not always in the budget. Coming in at a close second, these gifts will help her travel with style and savvy, no matter how much you have to spend.
There are gifts for the beauty lover, the frequent flier, the entertainer, and everyone in between. From stylish sneakers to craft gin to comfy PJs, any of these thoughtful gifts come with the added bonus that she’s likely to love anything, just because it's from you.
This year, Travel + Leisure is offering its most comprehensive gift guide ever. The goal? Make sure you can find the perfect present for everyone on your list. Below, our picks worthy of a worldly mom.
Ariat Fusion
With embossed suede exteriors and smooth leather interiors, these sneakers from Ariat are the definition of sporty-chic. And the interior contoured massage surface (removable) is the ticket to total comfort.
To buy: amazon.com, $140
‘Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London’s Ottolenghi’
For the mom who loves to cook veggies, “Plenty More” is the widely anticipated follow-up to London chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s award-winning cookbook, “Plenty.” With more than 150 vegetarian recipes, she’ll never get sick of the seasonal, bold flavors found within these pages.
To buy: amazon.com, $27
Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Color in Marthe
It’s always nice to receive the gift of seasonal beauty products. Give your mom the very best in hue and hydration with Chanel’s Rouge Coco lip color in Marthe.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $37
Alexis Bittar Crystal Elements Bangle
It’s pretty much impossible to go wrong with jewelry. From Alexis Bittar, this modern crystal bangle is scattered with Swarovski crystals and features a cool, uneven design.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $145
Kindle Paperwhite
Tell Mom she no longer needs to lug around her heavy, hard-cover tomes. Make her love of reading more portable with one of Amazon’s newest editions of their best-selling e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite. It features a glare-free, high-resolution display, a built-in adjustable light for comfortable day and night reading, and it’s super lightweight.
To buy: amazon.com, $120
Stella McCartney Chain Insert Sunglasses
Send your mom off into the world with a good set of shades. These luxury sunglasses from Stella McCartney are iconic and come in a subtle shade of nude, so they’ll match pretty much anything (and any destination).
To buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $315
Diptyque Eau Rose Solid Perfume
Botanical blackcurrant leaves, bergamot, mandarin, and Damask roses create a sumptuous floral fragrance that will charm anyone. Plus, the small black palette easily slips into a purse or carry-on.
To buy: barneys.com, $50
Smythson Bordered Correspondence Cards
Every lady should have a classic set of fine stationery. These color-bordered correspondence cards are made in England and will be of good use to your mom during the holiday season.
To buy: smythson.com, $35
Chinese Laundry Springfield Mule Booty
These sleek mules from Chinese Laundry are the versatile slip-on, slip-off shoes that will up your mom’s style game, especially while traveling.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $100
Rouge Bunny Rouge ‘Arcane’ Perfume
If you’re looking for the ultimate luxurious gift for your mom, you’ve hit the jackpot. RBR’s “Arcane” perfume draws inspiration from Victorian England. It’s packaged in an opulent, limited edition crystal bottle, creating a unique perfume experience with notes of saffron, vanilla, and patchouli.
To buy: us.rougebunnyrouge.com, $950
Hermès Jardin a Sintra Scarf 90
There is nothing like a timeless piece from an iconic brand like Hermès. This beautiful silk twill scarf is hand rolled and features a breathtaking design of Portugal’s UNESCO World Heritage town of Sintra. Next, she’ll want to book a flight.
To buy: hermes.com, $395
1L Pour Over Coffee Kettle
Every traveler needs caffeine, and every mom deserves a good coffee maker. Gator’s simple pour-over coffee pot is her one-pot stop to a quick, strong brew.
To buy: amazon.com, $60
Luana Italy Cecilia Cinched Leather Drawstring Bag
Your mom will be prepared in style for her travels with this sleek, stylish leather drawstring bag from Luana, Italy. The inside is extra roomy, so she can store all her in-flight necessities in one place.
To buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $395
Le Creuset Signature Cast-Iron Deep Oven in Red
This signature cast-iron deep oven in a classic red is great for cooking up winter stews and soups, as well as braises and roasts.
To buy: williams-sonoma.com, $300
Eberjey Gisele Sleep Set
Every mother loves a cozy set of luxury PJs. The fine knit of Eberjey’s two-piece pajama set is ultra-soft with a flattering drape, perfect for throwing on and curling up in front of the fire or in a five-star hotel.
To buy: nordstrom.com, from $115
Barely There Reading Glasses
With thin-rimmed, off-pink frames, these stylish readers are great to have on hand when on the road.
To buy: anthropologie.com, $48
Monkey 47 Dry Gin
This small-batch craft gin comes from the Black Forest in Germany and contains a unique ingredient. Cranberries, along with 47 hand-picked botanicals, create a robust flavor with notes of spice, herb, and fruit.
To buy: masterofmalt.com, $40
Wine Soaps
For the “somm” mom, these handmade, wine-inspired soaps blend notes from red and white wine varieties with complementary scents and oils. Think: citrus for chardonnay or berries, plums, and apples for pinot noir.
To buy: uncommongoods.com, set of 4 for $28
Rimowa Salsa Air Carry-On
Upgrade mom’s carry-on luggage with a sleek and lightweight hard-shell suitcase. This one from Rimowa has two zippered mesh compartments that open, book-style, to make packing and organizing simple.
To buy: zappos.com, $545
Voyage Faux Leather Passport Case
Help your mom glide through the airport in style with the ultimate travel accessory: a vegan faux leather passport case from Matt + Nat.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $28
French Kitchen Marble Pastry Slab and Rolling Pin
Mom can make her famous chocolate chips on a Pinterest-worthy backdrop of white marble with this gorgeous pastry board and rolling pin. The slab also makes for a lovely serving platter for cheeses, sushi, and more.
To buy: slab, crateandbarrel.com, $50; and rolling pin, crateandbarrel.com, $25
Sony RX100 iv Compact Camera
This camera is smaller than most smartphones, but it's much more powerful, with 20.1 megapixels and Sony’s latest high-resolution imaging technology. It has lightning-fast autofocus, face detection for portraits, and also shoots HD video so mom doesn’t miss out on capturing a single memory.
To buy: amazon.com, $848
The Whole Blooming World Map Print
If the thing Mom misses most while she’s traveling is her garden, she’ll love this floral map print that turns the world’s coastlines and mountain ranges into blooming bouquets. It comes pre-framed and ready to hang.
To buy: uncommongoods.com, $149
White + Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap
This best-selling travel wrap can be worn in endless ways: as a shawl, a scarf, or even a blanket on particularly frigid flights. It comes in more than 30 colors, and it’s made of the coziest, 100 percent cashmere.
To buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $298
Wei Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask
Whether mom’s a mud mask-lover or she's never used one before, Wei’s mask is a facial treat. It’s formulated to counteract cell damage, minimize pores, and renew skin texture. The capsule packaging is perfect for travel and the custom brush that comes with the kit is impossibly soft.
To buy: sephora.com, $42
Try The World Subscription Box
Each Try The World box includes staple snacks, sauces, spices, and recipes from a far-flung country. The Italy box, for example, might include a black truffle and mushroom sauce, biscottis, or egg tagliatelle noodles with lemon. There are options to send one box ($39), or a monthly subscription for up to one year.
To buy: trytheworld.com, starting at $39
Corbe World Plates Collection
For moms who love to share culinary discoveries from around the globe, these country-shaped porcelain plates are perfect for baking and serving culturally-inspired dishes. They’re handcrafted by a husband and wife duo in Detroit, and they also make U.S. state plates.
To buy: corbecompany.com, starting at $95
