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1. A memory foam neck pillow with a curved shape that actually supports your head and neck while you sleep, unlike some (read: most) other travel pillows. Bonus! It comes with an eye mask, ear plugs, and tiny storage pouch!
2. A luggage cup holder so you can navigate through the airport *without* spilling your coffee for once! Also super handy for water bottles and maybe even a croissant or other yummy pastry.
3. A LifeStraw water bottle since it'll filter out any icky bacteria and contaminants before the water hits your lips, so you won't have to worry about unknowingly drinking unsafe water during your travels abroad.
4. A digital luggage scale so you aren't nervously sweating when you show up to the counter to see if your bag is overweight. No more surprises for you!
5. A folding LED vanity mirror because it's impossible to see anything in those dimly lit hotel room bathrooms, but with the three light settings on this, you'll have no problem making sure your makeup is always ~on fleek~.
6. An ultra slim portable HD laptop monitor for all my workcationers out there. Use this to set up a nice and efficient hotel room office...and then head to the beach the very second you clock out.
7. A compact hardshell suitcase since it's the perfect carry-on size and even has four-way spinner wheels to make navigating through the airport (read: frantically running to make your connecting flight) easy and efficient.
8. A pack of Avarelle Acne Cover Patches to tackle the dreaded zits and pimples that manage to appear literally just before your trip (I swear, your skin knows you're going on vacation). Just pop one of these on, and in a few hours, it'll have pulled out most of the gunk, which means you won't have to fret about a big blemish showing in all your vacay selfies.
9. A set of four packing organizer cubes if you're finally ready to revolutionize your packing — these get rid of all the hassle while also letting you fit more clothes in the suitcase! A Win-Win if I ever saw one!
10. A mini velvet jewelry box so you can bring all your necklaces, earrings, and other *glam* accessories on your next trip without having to worry about them getting all tangled or damaged. It really has you covered with seven slot rolls, three rectangular divisions, an earring compartment, and even a mirror!
11. An adhesive phone wallet pocket if you want to ditch the extra wallet or purse but still need a way to keep your license and credit cards handy. Problem solved.
12. A travel-sized bottle of Poo-Pourri to help alleviate any anxiety — and more importantly, the smell — associated with going number two in the hotel, Airbnb, or other public restrooms. Trust me, you *and* your travel mates will be glad you packed this.
13. A bottle of Drop It if you'd like to indulge in wine on vacay but skip the pounding headache part. This magic-in-a-bottle removes sulfites and tannins, which are usually what's responsible for causing the less fun side effects of wine.
14. A Tide to-go pen you'll want handy for when you drop a big blob of scrumptious gelato or fresh bolognese sauce on your shirt. This will save your outfit *and* the Insta story.
15. An Airfly wireless transmitter so you can connect your wireless bluetooth headphones, like AirPods, to the airplane TV. Finally! You won't have to pack a separate set of wired airplane headphones (which don't have nearly half as good sound quality as your bluetooth ones anyways), or in my case, forget to pack that second pair and experience for yourself what it's like to watch a silent movie.
It also comes with a USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick-start guide, and a manual.
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Promising review: "Someone sitting next to me on a flight had this product so I asked them about it and it was highly recommended so I bought it. I love being able to use my Blutooth Bose noise-cancelling headphones with the movies on board. The sound quality is 100 times better than the plug headphones that are required if you don’t have this product. I would definitely buy again!!" —Monica Buterbaugh
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles).
16. An Ethique all-nature shampoo bar because it's just as luxurious as the kind that comes in plastic bottles (finally!) but doesn't have to be specially packed and separated for security. Not to mention, there's no risk of it leaking in your bag either.
17. A heavy-duty hooded rain poncho — it's large enough to cover you and a small daypack yet still folds down into a convenient little travel pouch. Whether you're hiking or sightseeing, this will keep you dry (and hopefully having a good time).
18. A pack of soap sheets since it's amazing how many public places never have soap in the bathrooms. Thankfully, with these, all you'll need is water to wash your hands thoroughly. Sorry germs, you won't be hitching a ride back with us! 🙅♀️
19. A Kindle paperwhite for all my fellow travel-loving bookworms. The hardest part of packing for a trip is deciding which books to bring, right? Well, now you can bring them all — and before you ask, the screen on this e-reader is remarkably page-like, only it's also waterproof!
20. A portable 12-volt car jump booster pack you'll want on every. single. road trip. Should your battery die in the middle of nowhere (as it sometimes does), this can kickstart your engine all by itself, no other vehicle required!
21. A waterproof phone pouch that's a real game changer for beach vacays. Thanks to this, you won't have to worry about your phone getting wet *and* you can snap some really cool snorkeling pics underwater!
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain.
Promising review: "I lost my phone in the ocean over a month ago. A big wave knocked it from my grip and I thought it was lost forever. A diver found it in perfect condition, in 8 feet of water and a foot under the sand. Once it charged up, it was like nothing happened. If that doesn't convince you to buy this, I don't know what will! Highly recommend 👌" —Rachael
"Used it while snorkeling and it worked great for iPhone 13! If you open and close it consistently it may not work as well but for the price I would buy again for another trip." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 14 colors).
22. A set of Sea Band acupressure wristbands for anyone who starts to feel a little 🥴 when they travel. According to reviewers, these help relieve nausea, dizziness, and motion sickness just by wearing them! Even if you're a bit skeptical, what have you got to lose?
23. A pack of RFID-blocking sleeves for a super easy way to protect against identity theft and fraud. Simply slipping these over your cards and IDs will make it much harder for any scammers to steal your info electronically. With 12 color-coded credit card sleeves and three passport sleeves, you'll have more than enough to safeguard all your sensitive info!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.