After planning trips for clients and taking plenty of my own, these are the things I never travel without, from the luggage I swear by to what's always in my personal item on a long-haul flight.
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Luggage
Packing Made Easy
For the Flight!
Additional Miscellaneous Must Haves
Luggage
A great budget-friendly option if you want a full matching set: carry-on and checked sizes in one purchase, with durable hard shells and spinner wheels.
Durable 2 and 3 Piece Luggage Sets
Hands down my favorite luggage!! I have two of these carry-ons and they go on every trip.
BÉIS The Carry-On Roller in Black
My go-to checked bag for longer trips. The perfect size, and the burgundy is so easy to spot at baggage claim!
BÉIS The Medium Check-In Roller in Burgundy
The perfect personal item. Fits over my carry-on handle and holds everything I need for a quick getaway.
BÉIS The Weekender in Beige
Packing Made Easy
The only packing cubes I use! Five sizes keep everything organized, and unpacking at the hotel takes two minutes.
CALPAK Packing Cubes Set (5 Pieces)
For the Flight!
Noise cancelling that fits in your pocket. Perfect for sleeping on long-haul flights, and they connect to most in-flight entertainment with an adapter.
AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Apple
Memory foam support that straps to your seat so your head doesn't drop forward. A must for sleeping on long-haul flights.
Cabeau Evolution S3 Memory Foam Travel Pillow
Planes are always freezing! This soft blanket folds into its own little case and doubles as a lumbar pillow.
Cabeau Fold 'n Go Travel Blanket
Great to make sure no one bothers you while walking through the airport! The noise cancelling is a lifesaver on long-haul flights.
Beats Studio Pro Noise Cancelling Headphones
Additional Miscellaneous Must Haves
Travel advisor tip: check your expiration date before booking! Many countries require 6 months of validity, and renewals can take weeks.
U.S. Passports - Travel.gov
Compact, carry-on friendly, and the built-in cable means one less thing to pack. Perfect for long days of sightseeing.
Anker Nano Power Bank 10,000mAh USB-C
One adapter for 150+ countries with USB-C and USB-A ports, so you can charge everything at once. Never travel internationally without one!
EPICKA Travel Adapter 1AC/3 USB-C/2 USB-A
These in a tropical location are a must! Small enough for my bag and a lifesaver in the heat.
Shark ChillPill Portable Handheld Fan
One in every checked bag, always. You'll know exactly where your luggage is, even if the airline doesn't!
Apple AirTag 4-Pack
My hanging toiletry bag! Hook it on the bathroom door in any hotel so everything is organized and easy to grab, even in tiny bathrooms.
EACHY Hanging Toiletry Bag
My travel makeup bag in one bottle! Coverage, mineral SPF and skincare in one step, so I can pack light and still look put together on vacation.
