Shopping for a woman with a nomadic heart; equally at home on the mountains in Whistler or that famous stretch of sand in Sydney‘s Bondi, can be a challenge. But, we’ve made it that much easier for you. We’ve curated a list of travel gifts for her, from big gestures to great useful travel gifts that will come in handy on her next trip.
Skye Gilkeson
The best travel gifts for her: Skye uses one of her Loewpro camera bags, doubling up as a crossbody bag. | © Skye Gilkeson
A Complete Guide to the Best Travel Gifts for Her
This comprehensive list of the best travel gifts for her is divided to suit your budget.
Whether you are splurging on luxury travel gifts or you’re just looking during the festive season for some smaller travel essentials, these presents will hit the mark for anyone with a love of travel.
Luxury Travel Gifts for Her
Our list starts with luxury travel gifts for her. These aren’t just frivolous pieces but also fun travel gifts for her to use on any trip – whether it be for work or play.
These are travel gift ideas for her that will last a long time and she will continue to use them both on holiday and back at home.
So, if she’s really been bitten by the travel bug and you have the budget, the extra cost might be worth it.
If you are looking for more affordable travel gifts for her, simply scroll further down the page, we’ve got you covered.
A Great Travel Camera
A DSLR camera
The best gift for travelling women has to be a camera, for first-timers to the intrepid adventurer.
Thankfully, there are so many options these days when it comes to choosing a camera that is easy to travel with, but still performs.
If she is a serious photography enthusiast would be a DSLR like these great travel cameras:
She’ll also need a basic Canon zoom lens these are two lenses which are great for travel:
- A 24-70mm is a great standard starter zoom that’s not too heavy
- A Sigma art lens (here is a cute Sigma for Canon travel bundle with accessories).
If she is just starting to dabble or like me, has her hands full while traveling with kids, then lighter, more compact cameras like these will be great:
- Canon R5 is a compact full-frame camera
- Canon R6 Mark II might be a better option, to begin with. Don’t forget a lens.
Vlogging camera
A smaller, vlogging camera has to be the best travel gift for her if she is a budding content creator.
Sony has a collection of vlogging cameras like this cheap vlogging camera and this full-frame mirrorless vlogging camera to her started.
External hard drive
If she takes photography seriously, an ideal gift would be an external hard drive to back all of her images up. La Cie is our favorite brand as they are shock-resistant and high quality.
Here are some tips on how to choose photography equipment for beginners and here are some other travel tech gift ideas that she also might like.
A Stylish Travel Camera Bag
There’s nothing better than a camera bag that doesn’t look anything like a camera bag.
There are a few types of camera bags for women that she should get excited about;
Handbag-style camera bags
More of a luxury gift, this camera bag looks like a simple black leather handbag.
For a boho-chic look and a more affordable camera bag, try this vintage-style camera bag.
Camera Backpack
If she carries a bit more camera gear like extra lenses, a camera backpack will save her back and make it easier to shoot all day.
I have used Lowepro camera backpacks for many years and I personally love them as they allow easy access to my camera and gear quickly while shooting on the move.
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The best travel gift has to be a camera to savor those memories forever. | © Skye Gilkeson
A Kindle Paperwhite
For the traveling bookworm, this is the gift that keeps on giving and will be her best friend on long flights.
With a Kindle Paperwhite, she will be able to download and immerse herself in a new book with each new adventure.
She can also avoid that last-minute airport impulse book buying and head straight to the airport lounge.
Folding Sunglasses
A standout as one of the best accessories for travel for frequent travelers has to be folding sunglasses.
Not only do they take up less space, but there is also less risk of them snapping. It’s also a great way to save you from buying cheap, throwaway sunglasses while on the road.
Here are three stylish folding sunglasses options:
- We love these Ray Ban folding sunglasses.
- You also can’t go wrong with the iconic and first-ever folding sunglasses by Persol that will transport her instantly to Lake Como.