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8 Items You Need for Holiday Travel
Most of us love the holidays, but not everyone is a fan of the travel that often goes with them. Whether you’re packing for a long flight, a car trip or a train ride, it can get hectic during travel season. Planning ahead and having a few of the travel essentials below will ensure your holiday journey is as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Away The Carry-On Suitcase
The last thing you want to worry about during holiday travel is lost luggage, and the best way to avoid that hassle is to check your bags only if absolutely necessary. Away Travel’s carry-on suitcase is compact, easy to maneuver and protected by a glossy hard shell, and you’ll be surprised how much you can fit in it when you play a little travel Tetris.
Allpa Travel Pack
Most airlines allow you to bring an additional personal item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of you. That’s where to pack items you’ll want during the plane ride, such as your laptop, a book or an overpriced bag of chips you bought at the airport. This travel pack from Cotopaxi is lightweight and durable, and it includes a padded laptop or tablet sleeve and multiple compartments to fit all your in-flight essentials.
Bose Quiet Comfort 45 Headphones
A long plane, train or car ride provides plenty of time for a few podcast episodes or some Taylor Swift on repeat, but you’ll need some headphones that are both high quality and comfortable in case you nod off. Bose Quiet Comfort headphones will drown out the annoying plane engine, are fitted with plush cushions for ear comfort and have up to 22 hours of battery life — enough time to watch “Barbie” over 11 times or Season 2 of “The Bear” nearly five times.
Apple AirTags
Amidst the holiday scramble, it’s easy to lose track of small but crucial items like your keys or wallet. Apple’s AirTags are a small investment that buys you peace of mind. AirTags are easy to use: Simply pair the tag with your iPhone, and then attach it to whatever belonging you want to keep track of. If the item is lost, you’ll be able to track its location with your phone. One less thing to worry about!
Anker Wireless Power Bank
Between your phone, tablet and headphones, you have no shortage of entertainment options to keep you occupied during a long car or plane ride. The only downside is that your batteries will drain the longer you watch “Friends.” Get yourself a portable power bank that acts as a charger on the go so your tablet doesn’t die right after Ross accidentally says “Rachel” at his wedding to Emily.
Small Clear Cosmetics Case
A cosmetics case is a must-have to keep all your travel toiletries organized. This case from Calpak is particularly great, since it comes with two spacious compartments for easy organization. You can use one side for your skin-care products and the other for everything else. The case is made of water-resistant PVC, which will come in handy if any products leak or explode in transit.
Memory-Foam Neck Pillow
We won’t let a sore neck ruin our lovely holiday trip! Sit back and rest comfortably en route to family and friends with a cozy memory-foam neck pillow from the Container Store. One of our favorite features is its removable, machine-washable cover, which allows you to keep it clean between trips and ready for your next journey.
SPF Play Kit
If you’re going somewhere warm to avoid the cold winter weather, it’s crucial to keep your skin protected on long days out in the sun. The Supergoop SPF Play Kit has everything your skin needs to stay safe, including lotion for both body and face, an antioxidant body mist and a lip shield. The products all come in an easy-to-pack mini travel bag, and all the items are TSA friendly. No one wants to be the person at security who throws away an expensive full-size sunscreen they forgot to check.
It’s never too early to get started on packing, since the holidays will be here before you know it. You can shop for all our favorite products through Rakuten, and pocket a little Cash Back from your purchases. If you’re looking for accommodations or rental cars for your winter travel, don’t forget to book those through Rakuten too. Happy holidays!
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