These are some of my tried & true favorite travel products!
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GENERAL TRAVEL GEAR
If you're anything like me, you use your phone on vacation A LOT. No, not because you're afraid to unplug, but between using the cruise lines app to check the daily schedule, to messaging your travel companions to meet up, to taking that perfect selfie to make everyone at home jealous, it adds up! And what greater fear is there than seeing an amazing photo op and having a cell phone that doesn't work?! That's why I always have one or two of these handy at all times when I travel!
These are essential for keeping organized on the go! They're great for any type of vacation, but they really did come in super handy when moving from hotel to hotel on our land tour in Alaska. I could unpack and re-pack with ease!
This daypack is awesome for excursions or cruises as it packs up small, but can hold a lot when it's needed!
This is a great bag for travel. You can remain hands-free, but keep your valuables close at the same time.
This is a great water bottle for travel as it's slim so it fits in most cup holders and water bottle pockets and it has a carrying strap. Many cruise lines have eliminated single-use plastics, so it's great to have your own that's easy to fill up before heading out to the port for the day!
I have been on the search for a travel pillow for YEARS taht would enable me to sleep on the plane. I tried numerous, and then I finally found this one! The key is to turn the pillow sideways!
Use your wireless earbuds or any other bluetooth headset to listen to the TV on the airplane or any other device with a standard headphone jack.
This charging station folds up small for travel, and will charge multiple devices at one, only using one plug or USB port.
This adapter works in a number of different countries, and even has more optional attachments you can purchase to expand its capabilities. (NOTE: This type of adapter is not acceptable on Royal Caribbean or Celebrity cruises).
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A VOLTAGE CONVERTER!
UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER
(Cruise Compatible)
This adapter can work in several different countries, and it is cruise compatable.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A VOLTAGE CONVERTER!
This voltage converter is for using things like hair dryers, curling irons, shavers, etc. that are not dual voltage.
Compression socks can help keep the blood circulating, and keep the swelling down on those long haul flights!
These are amazing for putting on your toiletries to ensure they don't leak. Nothing's worse than getting to your destination to find everything in your bag covered in goo!
This is amazing for getting the wrinkles out of your clothes when you travel. I'm not a fan of ironing when I'm on vacation, so this comes with me wherever I go!!
This is great for keeping your phone handy as you're on the move! Don't set it down & leave it behind!
This works wonders for keeping your jewelry untangled while traveling. You can also hang it up to see everything at a glance and it packs super flat!
BEACH GEAR
This is one of my most asked about items when I travel. This is awesome for using in the ocean or the pool to stay hydrated! You can fit 4 drinks, plus there are 2 slots to hold your phone or other essentials (in waterproof pouches of course! --- see links below).
This is my favorite pool float ever! It packs flat for travel and takes very little time or effort to inflate! You can sit in it sideways or you can lay back and lounge! I love it!
These are handy multi-purpose tools that I carry for many reasons. Not only do they work wonders for clipping your towel to your beach chair, but you can use them to hang up wet swimsuits, clip clothes to hangers or even keep those pesky curtains closed when you just want to sleep (hello Fairbanks 24 hours of sunlight!).
This is super useful for well... keeping things afloat! I attach it to my waterproof phone pouch so that if by chance I should drop my phone, at least it won't sink to the bottom of the ocean! Plus it functions as a wrist strap as well. Win-win!
This works amazingly well for keeping your phone nice & dry! I've even used it snorkeling to get some great under water photos!!!!
The Caribbean sun can be harsh! Having a large hat is helpful in protecting your face & eyes from the sun's harsh rays! This hat is also packable, so it bounces right back to all it's adorable glory once you arrive at your destination and it's ready to rock!
CRUISE ESSENTIALS
CRUISE LUGGAGE TAGS
PRINCESS, CARNIVAL, MSC, HOLLAND, ETC.
CRUISE LUGGAGE TAGS
ROYAL CARIBBEAN & CELEBRITY
If you're prone to seasickness, or unsure because this is your first cruise, I recommend coming prepared! You may consider trying these wristbands that work off of acupressure to help relieve nausea.