My Must-Have Travel Essentials

Hi, friends! I’ve got a highly requested post topic today and it’s one I’ve been meaning to write for what feels like years! Today I’m sharing My Must-have Travel Essentials. Whether you’re flying or road-tripping, off on a girls weekend, couples getaway or a family vacation, I’ve got you covered with my favorite travel pieces and accessories. These stylish and functional pieces will make travelling that much easier!

I know many people are not comfortable traveling yet, while others are just excited to have something to look forward to! I always want my blog to be a resource for you now as well as a place you can refer back to down the road!

And for those of you with future 2021 travel plans or are dreaming of your next destination, hopefully some of these travel items and accessories will help you plan ahead and get you organized.

MY MUST-HAVE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

packing cubes // toiletry travel bottles // passport holder // travel jewelry organizer // makeup train case // GETAWAY tote bag // razor + travel case // leopard luggage tags // mask + wipes holder // sneakers // portable charger // leopard detail sneakers // ear pods // favorite joggers // hardshell luggage set // sunglasses // slippers // file & fly document organizer

WHY I LOVE THESE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS 

packing cubes // These were life-changing! I started using this exact set of packing cubes about 3+ years ago and was absolutely amazed at how much more I could pack in my suitcase without it feeling “stuffed” or overloaded. They are a great way to keep like things together and stack easily on top of one another in your suitcase. I roll my clothing items and line them inside the cube.

I’ll have to hop on stories and give you a quick demo, but I absolutely love them!!

toiletry travel bottles // I have several different sets of these and love that you can transfer your skincare and beauty products into these small [3 oz. max], TSA-compliant containers. They have labels you can add to the bottles and there is even a spatula and funnel to use when filling them up!

These were also a travel game-changer!

passport holder // Stylish and functional! This darling passport cover not only protects your passport but also gives you a place to store any other important items. It also helps you spot it inside your bag. There are tons of different prints and patterns to pick from, but I’m crushing on the black marble and the black glitter options.

travel jewelry organizer // Love keeping my jewelry all in one place when I travel! There’s literally a spot for everything!

makeup train case // I’ve had this organizer for a couple years also and love that it is taller and you can open it up all the way to view and use what’s inside. It’s a double layer and holds all of my makeup when traveling. I have the gold, but I think there is black still available! There is also a spend $20 on beauty and get a $5 gift card deal going on right now!

GETAWAY tote bag // ok, is this not adorable?! I fell in love with this bag when I saw it! Now I just can’t decide between the Getaway, Girls Weekend, Road Trip or Beach Please!! This Hello Weekend one is also darling. which one is your favorite?

This is great as a carry-on or weekend bag, but would also make super cute gifts!

razor + travel case // My $9 daily razor and a cute travel case! If you aren’t familiar with this razor yet, you buy the starter kit and then fresh blade replacements are shipped to you at the frequency you select. It’s always free shipping and I’m in love with the shave! Plus it comes with a magnet to attach to your shower wall for convenience. I grabbed a second razor to use with the travel case so I don’t have to worry about ever leaving my main one behind!

leopard luggage tags // A great bag identifier! Plus they’re so chic! This one is a 2 pack.

mask + wipes holder // A new find!! I originally snagged this make & wipes organizer on clearance at TJ Maxx and then found it on Amazon for you guys! One side is for masks & gloves and the other side is for wipes. I bought a pack of antibacterial wipes and inserted the stack into the organizer.

When flying last month, I wanted to keep back-up masks [I brought several from this pack] for everyone so I put the extra ones in this pouch. That way if anyone dropped theirs or needed to swap out, they were all in one convenient place. [with a label! ;)]

sneakers // Comfort is key when traveling so I always opt for sneakers. Here are a few of my favorites that go with everything:

portable charger // Charger, extra cords and blocks are always on my travel necessities list. And if you don’t have a tech case for your gear yet, I highly recommend! It holds your mouse and all of your cables, chargers and more.

leopard detail sneakers // Love these for a pop of animal print without being too much! 

ear pods // Great for listening to music, movies, podcasts and more while in the car or on the plane or workouts while at your destination.

favorite joggers // Hands-down favorite purchase from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I can’t say enough great things about them! Extremely soft material, pockets, draw-string waist, high-waisted, never fade, moisture-wicking and more! I have the black and want the gray too! I wear a size small in these.

Pair them with a tee shirt, cardigan or denim jacket and sneakers and you’re travel-ready

hardshell luggage set // I had to replace a couple pieces of luggage before we traveled this year and oh, how I wish I would’ve found this set before then! 10+ color options available and more than 7,000 positive reviews! 

sunglasses // Inexpensive sunglasses are a must! These under $15 are a great basic. They are an oversized fit, but not too large.

Here are a few of my favorite inexpensive pairs:

I recommend buying  a hardshell sunglasses case whenever you buy a pair of sunnies [some expensive pairs come with hardshells, but some only come with a foldover button closure case. I’ve had soft cases before and the kids have stepped on my purse and the glasses are done. They weren’t cheap ones either!!] I have this case and want this one and these.

slippers // I can’t step foot in a hotel room without them! I always travel with slippers even when I’m staying with friends or family. These cute ones are under $20 and come in tons of colors. I have this color and love them.

file & fly document organizer // This accessory is helpful when flying or traveling as a family. There is a section for boarding passes, receipts, money and more.

I love sticking this in my carry-on to keep us all organized!!

Another favorite not pictured is this luggage scale! I got it for Christmas and it was so helpful as we were on our way out the door for the airport!

These eye patches and this cooling / brightening balm are great for long travel days too. The balm is perfect for on-the-go and the patches work like a charm the next morning 😉

I’ve also used these shoe bags for years and love the clear window to see which pairs are in which bags. 

To check out all the items in this post, you can view the clickable, shoppable image gallery below:

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For more Travel-related posts, visit my Travel gallery here.