The 17 Top Travel Gifts from Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List

Every year, Oprah reviews thousands of products to create her ultimate holiday gift guide, known as Oprah’s Favorite Things. It’s quite the phenomenon! Many items on the list have previously sold out due to their popularity. The 2023 edition, featuring 112 items, highlights small businesses and brands founded by women, veterans, and people of color.

From truffle hot sauce to a $1,000 pizza oven, we’ve sifted through the list to uncover the 17 best Oprah-approved travel gifts that will enhance your future journeys, making them cozier and more organized than ever. As always, it’s important to shop early to avoid last-minute shipping woes. So remember: run, don’t walk, before these gifts disappear.

1. Take OFF Luggage Personal Item Suitcase 2.0

The Personal Item Suitcase 2.0 is a game changer for travelers. Measuring 18 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, it’s a compact roller bag designed to fit under the airplane seat in front of you. This means it can hold enough clothing for three to five days while still being classified as a free personal item, not a checked bag. Unlike the usual backpack, purse, or tote, this bag features four spinner wheels for easy maneuverability through the airport, and it can be detached before boarding. Best of all, you can skip the Hunger Games–style struggle for overhead bin space.

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2. Rebecca Allen The All Weather Boot

Formerly a banker at Goldman Sachs, Rebecca Allen launched her namesake shoe brand after struggling to find nude pumps that matched her skin tone. Her collection now features four shades designed to complement a range of complexions. Alongside a variety of clogs, strappy sandals, and loafers, this Black woman–owned brand has introduced four-season boots available in cream, black, and nude II (brown with neutral to cool undertones), featuring soft flannel lining and rubber lug outsoles. Before packing them for your winter getaway, keep in mind that they’re made from natural, untreated leather, so it’s advisable to treat the boots with your preferred weather-proofing spray.

3. Telfar Medium Shopping Bag

Designed by Queens native Telfar Clemens and favored by celebrities like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Solange, and Selena Gomez, this vegan leather tote is currently out of stock on telfar.net, but you can grab it in a stunning shade of purple via Amazon. It's also available in small and large sizes, but the medium bag is perfect for holding a laptop and other daily essentials.

4. Brouk & Co Capri Everyday Stripe Tote

Oprah humorously notes that this canvas tote is “perfect for the person in your life who needs to carry a lot of stuff.” We believe it makes an excellent personal item for under-the-seat storage when flying. This stylish carry-all is enhanced by its pebbled vegan leather details and striped nylon shoulder strap, but its true strength lies in its functionality. With a spacious interior, it includes a snappable external pocket and a zippable internal pocket, ideal for keeping your most valuable items (like passports) secure during turbulence.

5. Amazon Kindle Scribe

For those who cherish documenting their travels, the Kindle Scribe offers a new convenience: it’s the first Kindle equipped with a digital notebook and pen, perfect for taking notes, sketching beautiful landscapes, or maybe even drafting your own Eat Pray Love. The pen—no need for recharging—functions as a pencil, fountain pen, or marker, and your handwritten notes can easily be converted into typed text. Plus, with its glare-free Paperwhite screen, you can write comfortably even on the sunniest poolside days.

6. WanderFull HydroBag

Staying hydrated while on vacation should be a top priority, especially when traveling internationally to avoid jet lag. Since we know you love stylish travel accessories, why not let your water bottle join the fun? This puffer-coat-inspired quilted carrying case—available in colors like ivory, deep violet, and chocolate brown—features a waterproof pocket, an over-the-shoulder strap, and two zippered pockets to hold your phone and cards. Oprah takes hers on hikes in Maui, but the possibilities are endless. A little tip: that pocket can also fit a wine bottle, making it the perfect bag for a romantic picnic in a European park.

7. Mali+Lili Lola Beauty Bag Duo

Crafted from vegan leather, this bag duo comes in 10 stunning colors, including dark emerald green and classic tan. The smaller pouch is ideal for makeup or other essentials like AirPods and keys. Use the larger drawstring bag as a packing cube for accessories on travel days, then attach the included strap for a chic crossbody purse for nights out. Priced at just $35 on Amazon right now, it’s a perfect gift for all your friends.

8. Springer Classic Dog Travel Bottle

For those whose travel buddy is a beloved pet, this innovative water bottle is a must-have, having even been featured on Shark Tank. Crafted from BPA-free plastic, it offers a spill-free way to keep your furry friend hydrated without needing to bring along a separate bowl for your journey. The 22-ounce bottle features a built-in bowl on top: simply squeeze to fill it with water for your dog to drink, then release to let any excess drain back into the bottle. Additional sizes include mini (15 ounces), flip (20 ounces), and growler (44 ounces), all equipped with carabiners for easy transport.

9. Sterling Forever Perfect O-ccasion Earring Case

This jewelry set, currently available for just $93 on Amazon, is an incredible bargain. It features five pairs of earrings—three pairs of hoops and two pairs of studs—alongside a chic faux-leather travel case in a lovely lavender hue for easy organization. You can choose between 14K gold–plated stainless steel or rhodium-plated stainless steel options for the earrings.

10. Asutra Eye Pillow

There’s perhaps no travel hassle quite like booking a red-eye flight and not managing to catch a wink of sleep. Consider this eye pillow your personal wearable sleep aid, equipped with features aimed at helping you drift off and stay asleep: crafted from luxurious silk, it completely blocks out light (perfect for when your seatmate decides to read the whole flight), and it’s filled with soothing lavender and flax seeds, offering the comforting sensation of a weighted blanket on your face.

11. Hairbrella Waterproof Sun Hat

Tracey Pickett, inspired by seeing other Black women struggle to shield their hair from the elements—resorting to everything from plastic bags to shower caps in a pinch—founded Hairbrella to offer a chic solution. Her rain hats have become essential wardrobe staples, and her waterproof sun hats are equally impressive: featuring a wide brim for UV protection, a moisture-wicking sweatband, an adjustable crown cord suitable for various hairstyles, and a ventilated satin lining that keeps your hair looking great regardless of texture. It’s the ideal accessory to toss in your bag when you're off to a sunny destination.

12. Corkcicle 24-Ounce Cold Cup

Reusable cups are essential for any road trip to minimize waste from single-use plastics. These triple-insulated mugs by Corkcicle can keep drinks cold for up to 12 hours and hot for five, plus they come with a straw for convenient sipping. Available in 17 vibrant colors and patterns, Oprah particularly loves the lavender option.

13. Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Multistick

Ami Colé is a clean beauty line founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, designed for those with richly pigmented skin. The Desert Date Cream Multistick, named after one of its moisturizing components, serves as both blush and lip color, helping you save space in your makeup bag. It comes in four shades and usually retails for $22, but it's currently available for 20 percent off (the discount is automatically applied at checkout on both amicole.com and amazon.com).

14. Balaeyon Dew Revive

This travel-friendly shea butter stick is developed by RaeDawn, the makeup artist for Gayle King. It's perfect for applying on your face and body after long, dehydrating flights to refresh your skin. Besides shea butter, it features nourishing elements like camellia japonica seed oil, known for its antioxidant properties, and tocopherol, a variant of vitamin E.

15. Spanx AirEssentials Top and Pants

Did you know Spanx offers incredibly comfy clothes beyond shapewear? This athleisure set is chic enough for outings yet cozy enough for overnight flights. Crafted from soft, buttery modal, the pieces are sold separately and come in women's sizes XS to 3X. Choose from vibrant shades like Spice and Butterscotch, or classic neutrals such as black or navy.

16. 32 Degrees Women’s Lightweight Recycled Poly-Fill Shirt Jacket

This women’s shacket (a blend of shirt and jacket) is available in sizes XS to 2X and comes in a range of colors including navy, black, and dark green. Made from recycled polyester down for added warmth, it easily folds up for convenience when the temperature drops. At just $25, it’s an incredible deal.

17. Roq Innovation Headlightz Kids LED Beanie and Glove Set

Perfect for roasting s’mores after skiing or enjoying a snowy evening stroll, these beanie-and-glove sets come with a rechargeable LED headlamp featuring three brightness settings, including emergency blue and red strobe. Founded by Raquel Graham, who you might remember from Shark Tank, Roq Innovation’s gear is designed with kids in mind, ensuring it’s not itchy or bulky. The Headlightz series is available in five fun colors (purple, orange, blue, green, red) that resemble candy.

This article was first published in 2021 and is updated each year, with the latest update on November 2, 2023.