Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Top Ten Travel Products


Happy Tuesday! In case you missed yesterday's post, I'm enjoying being on vacation time today {you can follow along via instagram or twitter until I'm back} so I'll get right into it today.

It seems that so many people right now are either gearing up for a trip, traveling right now, just getting home from vacation, planning a trip, etc.  So I thought it would be a good time to share my top ten items that I never travel without.

I always like to make sure I bring the right stuff on a trip but don't like wasting a lot of time packing.  I have a typed out spreadsheet of packing items that I always use and then just alter it to fit the trip {if were not going to a beach, I just take that section out.  If we're going to really be sightseeing, I add extra in.  Etc.}  Of course packing up clothes, makeup, cute {but minimal} jewelry, a nice pool bag and camera are all essential but through experience I've learned that I can't live without the items below.

1. iPad:  We usually go into a vacation with a pretty set itinerary so we can get the most out of our time there.  Even if the itinerary is "beach day" we've got a game plan.  Usually our meals are set out too so we can try out some of the best restaurants but sometimes we leave a night or two free to go off concierge recommendations or a place we might have seen.  Enter, the iPad - it's nice to have a small device to do research on plus it passes time on the plane.

2. Backup Phone Charger: Game changer.  These little chargers are the best invention because whether your taking pictures, answering emails, making phone calls or just plain searching instagram, it comes in handy.  A lot of the time you can be away from your room for an entire day on a vacation plus extended travel time so Derek and I each carry one and have used them countless times. (I love this one)

3. Headphones: Am I the only one that always forgets these?? I only use headphones at home for the gym or walks and I leave them in my car so I don't forget, of course.  They come in quite handy on the airplane - whether listening to movies or music - or not.  Also, if you just want to listen to some music on the beach, get a workout in - then you have them handy. (these are just for traveling and these I use all the time)

4. Tan Towels: Obsessed. I use these maybe once a week at home to get a little glow but bringing them along on trip is great - especially early on, in the off season {like now!} if you want to look like you've already gotten a little bronze. (obsessed with these)

5. Travel Bathroom Sprays:  Whether your traveling with husband, friends, family, etc.  it's nice to have a little travel spray {poo-per-i and yankee candle sprays are my favorite} because let's face it, it's a shared bathroom.

6. Comfortable Shoes: Two in this category - sneakers and flip flops just for the beach.  I've been on too many trips where my feet were just exhausted from walking {one time at Disney Derek and I walked so much - in flip flops - we could barely walk the next day our feet were so sore!  I had to buy sneakers.} and have learned my lesson.  Whether I think I will need them or not - sneakers are in the suitcase.  Plus if it's overcast or we have extra morning time, I do like to try to get a quick workout in.  Second up, comfortable beach flip flops.  A pair just for pool/beach is great because they can get wet/sandy/etc. and not matter.  In addition, lots of resorts are very big - you don't want to be walking all across the property in sandals that will leave you with blisters.

7. Face Wipes: To be quite honest - sometimes on vacations face wipes are the only thing that goes into my face washing routine at night - with a splash of water.  I also bring extra because sometimes we'll be out in the morning then head to the pool/beach and I want to quickly get my makeup off or just use as a refresher after being out in the sun. (neutrogena is my favorite brand for these)

8. Glasses/Sunglasses: Especially when traveling in the winter, these are so easy to forget.  I like a variety of a couple pairs - you can leave one in the beach bag, one in the purse, have an extra, etc.  I also wear glasses, just for distance but if you're on a sightseeing tour or at a sporting event or something then you find yourself wishing you had them so I try to remember just in case.

9. Moisturizer: All that time in the sun.  Need I say more?  I feel like my face just soaks it right up and I'm constantly reapplying. (the only one I love)

10. Magazines: Okay, this one isn't really a necessity but a treat.  I used to get them all the time in the grocery checkout line and the next week's edition would come out and I still hadn't gotten around to reading the last one.  It's a great way to pass the time on the plane or a guilty please to enjoy under an umbrella poolside.

Extra:  We've recently started traveling with snacks and breakfast bars - we aren't huge breakfast people but need a little something in the morning to hold us over until lunch on the beach {just in the beach mindset since that's where we are now}.

What are you're can't live without items??

30 comments:

  1. These are great ideas! You are so organized with your list - that is something I definitely need to work on.

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  2. Love this! All such great suggestions and I totally agree. Love when you do posts like this!

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  3. LOVE this; we are gearing up for a trip to Florida and Disney and this is coming at the perfect time. Also, totally agree with you on the tan wipes; I am obsessed with Comodynes!! Use them almost every day (especially in the winter)

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  4. Headphones and comfy shoes are complete musts. I always have an extra pair in my Beat's case, just on the off chance someone forgets theirs. Yes, I'm a nice wife ;)!

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  5. Good tips! I totally agree with all of them.. can't leave home without headphones!

    Christina :: Simple and Delish

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  6. Yes to all of these!! I'm the worst at bringing comfortable shoes and then always end up getting blisters on my feet! Ah!

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  7. Great list! Love how you share the appropriate links too. Some of these I will be adding for my Africa trip next week. Have fun in Palm Beach!

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  8. this is a great list! tan towels area GAME changers. i pretty much use one a week. and yes to iPads and headphones and well everything. i feel like my packing game gets more intense the older i get - i need all the things! haha

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. The back up phone charger is legit - I haven't used it on a vacation yet but I used it at every single football tailgate/game this past fall. It's such a great thing to have handy!

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  10. I learned my lesson with phone chargers after I left not one, but two chargers at my sisters house. Of course I also didn't realize this until after we got home. Same goes for the shoes. On our honeymoon I didn't bring comfortable shoes and my feet were a mess. Thanks for sharing your tips and I hope that you guys have a great day today!!

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  11. Yes to all of these! I pretty much only use face wipes when I'm on vacation. My skin and hard water do not mix well! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  12. Love that coverup! Where did you get it?

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  13. Yes to all of these especially the first four!

    liz @ j for joiner

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  14. Face wipes and sneakers are a must! And yes to a self tanner, but don't forget the sunscreen!

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  15. Great tips! I always forget my headphones too!! And love the bathroom spray idea lol! Wish I was going somewhere warm this year! Sigh....

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  16. Love the photo
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  17. Thank you for posting those tan towels! I have to try those!

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  18. Yes yes and yes. I am a big fan of Quest bars they really keep me full!

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  19. love all of these! well, i'd never heard of tan towels before but they sound amazing. also totally agree with sneakers. i used to be able to wear flip flops or whatever, but i just can't anymore. need comfy supportive shoes!

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  20. Beautiful photo!! This list was super helpful!! Going to have to add tan towels to my list of items to try!

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  21. I do the same thing - I have a master packing list and then alter my list for each trip depending on the season and where we're going. If I didn't stay organized like that, it would take me hours to pack and #AintNobodyGotTimeFoDat

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  22. We always try to have breakfast bars with us too because we're not huge breakfast people either. This is a lesson that we just learned recently (after 5 years of traveling together!) that poo-per-i is a god send! It just makes traveling with somebody else so much easier!

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  23. Great list! I must check out those tan towels!!

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  24. Yes to all of these! Especially a backup phone charger, face wipes, and snacks. And how pretty is that coverup you're wearing in Bora Bora? <3
    Green Fashionista

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  25. These are all spot on! We travel a lot and have found many of these - especially comfortable shoes & back up chargers - to be really helpful!

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  26. Such great tips! Comfortable shoes are a must, my favorites are tge Skechers Go Walks!

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  27. The back-up charger is soooooo important - I always burn through my battery extra quickly on vacations, so this always comes in handy for me!

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  28. I so need to get myself a back-up charger! It would make my life when traveling so much easier. I always travel with some snacks for just in case.

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  29. Love this list! I always have to travel with snacks or else I'll go hungry!! This has me ready to go on another trip!

    LIFE AS YOU LIVE IT

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  30. I always, always, always pack moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated and a toothbrush/toothpaste to feel fresh! We definitely always take dual charges for the car and the wall, too!

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