9 travel sanity savers you need this holiday season
Traveling over the holidays is a treat — but with crowds and long lines, it can also spark stress (to put it mildly). Sometimes all you need are a few key tagalongs to make a trip more manageable. Ahead, nine of our favorite favorite travel essentials for easing into your vacay and out of reality — at least for a few days.
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Can’t imagine life without your chai? You don’t have to, thanks to this travel mug with a built-in strainer, twist-to-lock lid, and a cork sleeve for a secure grip with no hot hands. Bonus: It’s on sale!
Shop it: Tea Traveler travel mug, $22 (orig $25), wayfair.com
Wherever you’re traveling, this global adapter will ensure you’re fully juiced up. Just match the country you’re in with one of four colors to know which plug to use.
Shop it: Flight 001 5-in-1 universal adapter, $35, shopbop.com
These elegant Bluetooth earphones come with a handy leather pouch and three ear-tip sizes for a comfy fit. The best part? They offer six hours of playtime at a pop.
Shop it: Prime wireless high-performance headphones with Bluetooth, $42 (orig. $60), soulelectronics.com
Lightweight, BPA-free and fun to grab, these collapsible silicone water bottles save space when not in use and clip to a backpack or purse.
Shop it: Gogo outdoor collapsible water bottle and convenient clip, $13 (orig. $20), amazon.com
Packing a tote in your suitcase is a travel must (hello, beach bag). This super lightweight polyester version folds into a pouch and has multiple pockets.
Shop it: 23” U-zip lightweight tote, $30, ebags.com
These simple BPA-free containers can hold anything from jewelry and pills to change and batteries. Their one-handed operation — squeezing the bottom pops them open — allows for easy, on-the-go access.
Shop it: HumanGear large GoTubb, $8 for two (orig. $10), nordstromrack.com
Keep chargers (and cords, adapters and more) under control with this cheeky case. Adjustable compartments even let you accommodate that bulky laptop charger.
Shop it: Charger & cord case, $14 (orig. $20), neimanmarcus.com
Integrated headphones make this thick, light-blocking sleep mask a sweet solution for tuning out the flight attendant and drifting off to sleep. Made of soft knit, it features an adjustable head strap and remote control.
Shop it: Tune Out musical sleep mask, $34.95, uncommongoods.com
Divide and conquer with this set of five mesh packing cubes. Exterior labels let you organize by person, day of the week or product for the most streamlined suitcase of your life. You’re welcome!
Shop it: Calpak packing cube, $48, urbanoutfitters.com
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