My Favorite Travel Products

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My family has personally used & I recommend these products.

SHOWCASED ITEMS

SHOWCASED ITEMS

Apple AirTag (4 Pack)

Pricey, but WORTH IT!!! Ask me why I know this.

AirTags help you keep track of what matters most. Attach one to an item you want to track & locate using the Find My app. Never lose your luggage, keys, etc. again!

Expanded precision finding on iPhone & Apple watch. (See below for Android trackers & accessories)

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Propolis Throat Spray

Keep healthy before and during your vacation with Beekeeper's Naturals.

Health & Wellness

Beach Hat / Straw Visor

Wide brim sun hat with UPF 80+ protection, easily packable, and fashionable too. Check me out wearing it on the ABOUT webpage. So many different designs - one just right for you!

Clothing & Assessories

kitsch solid Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Set

Kitsch makes tons of solid shampoo & conditioner bars. My favorite is the toning purple set for blondes & color-treated hair - with Biotin for strengthening & neutralizing brassy tones. But whichever one you choose, there’s no need to have checked-in luggage.

Toiletries

10000mAh Power Bank

Everyone knows that you need a Power Bank when you travel to ensure you can always keep your electronic devices charged, but why get this one?

#1. It has the cords built in.

#2. It has its own AC plug to charge the Power Bank, which also folds down.

#3. It shows how much charge you have left with a digital display.

#4. It’s 10000mAh, but compact.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Ultra Pre & Probiotic Capsule

This isn’t necessary for travel but it sure has helped me feel good, so that’s important while traveling and even when you’re not (also called planning to travel LOL). Made for men and women.

Health & Wellness

40L Travel Backpack

TSA Approved carry on backpack with 3 packing cubes. Waterproof qualifying personal item bag fits 17" laptop. Perfect weekender essentials overnight backpack for women & men in tons of different colors.

Airplane & Traveling

Skechers Women's Slip-ins Sneaker

I’m really picky about my shoes, and I don’t like paying a lot for them. These air-cooled memory foam insole and cushioning sneakers provide women with comfort and an easy slip-on feature. Perfect when you’re on your feet all day on excursions.

Clothing & Assessories

Airplane & Traveling

Airplane & Traveling

Travel Engagement Ring

When I travel out of the country, I exchange my engagement ring for this one. It’s very pretty and doesn’t look cheap, plus I can imagine that I have a 3-carat diamond on my finger.

Airplane & Traveling

Apple AirTag (4 Pack)

Pricey, but WORTH IT!!! Ask me why I know this.

AirTags help you keep track of what matters most. Attach one to an item you want to track & locate using the Find My app. Never lose your luggage, keys, etc. again!

Expanded precision finding on iPhone & Apple watch. (See below for Android trackers & accessories)

Airplane & Traveling

Wedding Band

My husband has a blue-collar job and works a lot with his hands. He wears this ring when working at his jobs or outside, or when he travels. It’s a nice-looking ring and he won’t be upset if he loses it.

Airplane & Traveling

2 Pack Wall Charger

2 slim wall chargers USB-C & USB-A , 40W with 4 ports each. Foldable plug & slim fast charging block. Perfect for travel, especially for Royal Caribbean cruises that don’t allow electrical outlets.

Airplane & Traveling

10000mAh Power Bank

Everyone knows that you need a Power Bank when you travel to ensure you can always keep your electronic devices charged, but why get this one?

#1. It has the charging cords built in.

#2. It has its own AC plug to charge the Power Bank, which also folds down.

#3. It shows how much charge you have left with a digital display.

#4. It’s 10000mAh, but compact.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

2 Digital Watch Keychains

If you’ve ever traveled across time zones, you know that your cell phone automatically updates. Smart devices do, but what if your cruise ship time isn’t the same as the port time? This inexpensive digital watch fixes that problem. Set your digital watch to ship time, attach it to your to-go bag and go out on your excursions with confidence that you won’t be a “pier runner.” Comes in a set of two.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Electronic Travel Organizer

This electronic waterproof organizer travel case secures your gadgets in place and delivers quick access whenever you want. It’s perfect for the power bank above, cords, thumbdrives, wired headphones, and for almost all your electronic accessories. Comes in 3 sizes and multiple colors.

Airplane & Traveling

6-pack Mini cell phone fan

Granted, there are times when we get hot, but how often is that? Now you don’t have to bring a large fan with you when traveling in case the weather is hot. Just throw one of these mini fans in your bag and when it’s needed: take it out, stick the blades on the fan, then plug it into your device. And within seconds you will feel a powerful breeze. This device really makes me laugh, but it works!!!

Airplane & Traveling

Luggage scale

It may seem like a silly thing to buy, but it’s definitely a product that gives you peace of mind when headed to the airport. No longer paying for extra weight or trying to move packed items out of one luggage and stuffing them in another while at the airport.

Airplane & Traveling

Air Tags for Android (4 Pack)

Air Tracker Tags if you have an Android Cell Phone (like Google). This is the one I personally use, and it comes with 6 Cases.

Air Tracker Tags help you keep track of what matters most. Attach one to an item you want to keep track of using Google’s Find Hub. Never lose your luggage, keys, etc. again!

Airplane & Traveling

Keychain Case for Apple AirTag

Great accessory for your Apple AirTag. A waterproof case that allows you to attach your AirTag to so many things.

Airplane & Traveling

Gum

While you certainly don’t need this type of gum, I do highly recommend bringing gum on the airplane. #1. Chewing gum during take-off and landing helps relieve the pressure in your ears. #2. When you’re on a long flight, a piece of gum can help your mouth feel fresh. A simple thing that can make your journey a little better.

Airplane & Traveling

tech / electronic gadgets

tech / electronic gadgets

Travel Extension Cord

4 Outlets, 3 USB Ports (1 USB C) with 4FT wrapped extension cord. Compact power strip made for hotel travel & cruise approved-AP3. Perfect if you have a CPAP machine. Ours is in white.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Apple AirTag (4 Pack)

Pricey, but WORTH IT!!! Ask me why I know this.

AirTags help you keep track of what matters most. Attach one to an item you want to track & locate using the Find My app. Never lose your luggage, keys, etc. again!

Expanded precision finding on iPhone & Apple watch. (See below for Android trackers & accessories)

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Mini White Noise Machine

I love white noise and sleep better with it, but when I traveled, I used to suffer by attempting to use my cell phone to play noise throughout the night. It never seemed to work right for me. Then I bought this little, but multi-sound machine. It even plays soothing, relaxing music. It’s easily chargeable, so you can use it at night while you charge your phone. And because it is so small, you can bring it practically anywhere.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

2 Pack Wall Charger

2 slim wall chargers USB-C & USB-A , 40W with 4 ports each. Foldable plug & slim fast charging block. Perfect for travel, especially for Royal Caribbean cruises that don’t allow electrical outlets.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

10000mAh Power Bank

Everyone knows that you need a Power Bank when you travel to ensure you can always keep your electronic devices charged, but why get this one?

#1. It has the charging cords built in.

#2. It has its own AC plug to charge the Power Bank, which also folds down.

#3. It shows how much charge you have left with a digital display.

#4. It’s 10000mAh, but compact.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

2 Digital Watch Keychains

If you’ve ever traveled across time zones, you know that your cell phone automatically updates. Smart devices do, but what if your cruise ship time isn’t the same as the port time? This inexpensive digital watch fixes that problem. Set your digital watch to ship time, attach it to your to-go bag and go out on your excursions with confidence that you won’t be a “pier runner.” Comes in a set of two.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Electronic Travel Organizer

This electronic waterproof organizer travel case secures your gadgets in place and delivers quick access whenever you want. It’s perfect for the power bank above, cords, thumbdrives, wired headphones, and for almost all your electronic accessories. Comes in 3 sizes and multiple colors.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

thermal printer label maker

Because this thermal printer is cheap enough, I decided to give it a try. No ink needed, and with an easy setup that even I can figure out how to use with my smart phone, you’ll be creating labels for all sorts of things in no time. Why is it on a travel gear page? Because when you decant products into travel-size containers, it’s nice to know what you put in those bottles.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Luggage scale

It may seem like a silly thing to buy, but it’s definitely a product that gives you peace of mind when headed to the airport. No longer paying for extra weight or trying to move packed items out of one luggage and stuffing them in another while at the airport.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Air Tags for Android (4 Pack)

Air Tracker Tags if you have an Android Cell Phone (like Google). This is the one I personally use, and it comes with 6 Cases.

Air Tracker Tags help you keep track of what matters most. Attach one to an item you want to keep track of using Google’s Find Hub. Never lose your luggage, keys, etc. again!

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Keychain Case for Apple AirTag

Great accessory for your Apple AirTag. A waterproof case that allows you to attach your AirTag to so many things.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

Keychain Case for Apple AirTag

This electronic waterproof organizer travel case secures your gadgets in place and delivers quick access whenever you want. It’s perfect for the power bank above, cords, thumbdrive, wired headphones, and for almost all your electronic accessories. Comes in 3 sizes and multiple colors.

Tech / Electronic Gadgets

clothing & accessories

clothing & accessories

Travel Blanket, wrap, scarf

This travel wrap isn’t just any cover-up - it’s a cozy blanket on long airplane journeys, a UPF shawl 50+ for hot days, and a stylish look for outfits on those cool nights on the open seas. My favorite color is the silver gray pictured here. I keep it folded in a small bag (not included) to make it easy to bring with me anywhere.

Clothing & Assessories

Compression Packing Cubes

This set of 4 packing cubes not only help you keep your clothes organized while you travel, they also compress the air out so you can fit tons more in your carry-on and suitcase.

Clothing & Assessories

Anti-Theft purse/ Bag

ADVANCED 5-POINT ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION — Locking zippers, slash-resistant mesh body panels, dual cut-resistant strap cables, and RFID-blocking slots and drop pockets, and a lockdown strap work together to safeguard your belongings from both physical and digital theft.

I also like the fact that this bag keeps me organized and that it can be used every day, not just for travel. I got it in black and my sister-in-law has this lovely hazelnut color.

Clothing & Assessories

Beach Hat / Straw Visor

Wide brim sun hat with UPF 80+ protection, easily packable, and fashionable too. Check me out wearing it on the ABOUT webpage. So many different designs - one just right for you!

Clothing & Assessories

Men's Classic-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Stretch Dress Pants

My husband looks great in these. We like to dress up for our specialty dining on cruise ships, and these CLASSIC FIT lightweight fabric pants are a no-hassle style with a generous fit through the hip and thigh & a straight leg. It sits below the natural waist, so John likes to add a dress belt.

No worries about ironing with the STRETCH WRINKLE-RESISTANCE fabric that also adds comfort and doesn't feel restrictive while providing a very stylish look.

Clothing & Assessories

Skechers Women's Slip-ins Sneaker

I’m really picky about my shoes, and I don’t like paying a lot for them. These air-cooled memory foam insole and ULTRA GO cushioning provide responsive comfort for these slip-on sneakers for women. Perfect when you’re on your feet all day on excursions.

Clothing & Assessories

Men’s Pajama shorts

Have you heard of clothing made from Bamboo? If not, you should look into it for cool, comfortable, and soft clothing. Perfect to wear at night while traveling to a warm climate. My husband also bought the long pajama pants to wear at home.

Clothing & Assessories

Clothing & Assessories

Stain Treater Towelettes

I’ve tried the Tide stain remover pen, and I do recommend it, but I really like these Shout Wipe & Go towelettes more. You can wipe up a mess on your clothes over a large area, so you can keep wearing them while traveling.

Elastic Travel Clothes Line

Windproof & Secure Clamping: This clothesline features 10 non-slip colorful clothespins and 12 positioning beads to prevent clothes from sliding. Ideal for outside use.

Folds into a pocket-sized, easy-to-carry package. Great for camping, hotels, and cruises.

Clothing & Assessories

Women's Water Shoes

Thick TPR outsole provides amphibious protection, avoiding injury from sharp objects & prevents burns from hot sand or a boardwalk

The drawstring design helps fit you snuggly and comfortably around the ankles, & prevents small pebbles & sand from entering your shoe easily.

Removable Skin-EVA insole ensures quick drying & provides better sole protection when participating in water activities.

Clothing & Assessories

Metal Free Buckle belt

This belt rarely goes on sale, but it’s worth it in just a few times through TSA Security. No need for you to take off your belt because of the metal buckle.

It’s also great for your pants while hiking, sports or participating in other activities.

Clothing & Assessories

Men’s WRINKLE-FREE DRESS SHIRT

While on vacation, even men want to look good, especially with minimal fuss. This is the perfect shirt to look dressed up but comfortable. The lightweight, breathable, and silky smooth fabric ensures you stay cool and classy all day - perfect for travel. And with so many different colors and sizes, every man can find the perfect shirt for them. My husband looks great in this pink color.

Clothing & Assessories

Men’s Linen Shirt

Another Coofandy short-sleeve shirt, but this one is casual linen. It also offers so many different colors and sizes like the shirt above. Soft, lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking, stretchable, wrinkle-resistant so no ironing required. Perfectly suitable for all seasons and occasions, but especially in the warm weather, like in Asia or at a beach resort.

Clothing & Assessories

Men’s Everyday sneakers

These sneakers took my son all the way to Thailand. They are great for standing and walking, and very comfortable and breathable. Machine washable too, but not waterproof, so keep that in mind if they might get wet.

Clothing & Assessories

toiletries

toiletries

Refillable Travel Bottles

These travel bottles are perfect for cruises and carry-on luggage, with good quality and functionality. I like the different sizes that fit into the included quart bag, and find them easy to fill and use. I normally keep my products in the zippered bag, ready to go for my next trip.

Toiletries

Propolis Throat Spray

Toiletries

Keep healthy before and during your vacation with Beekeeper's Naturals.

Pill Organizer with Medicine Labels

Pocket Pill Organizer, paired with easy-to-read medicine labels. This portable, durable pill case helps you sort and secure various medications with ease. I always have it in my purse with various over-the-counter meds, so I’m always prepared.

Toiletries

kitsch solid Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Set

Kitsch makes tons of solid shampoo & conditioner bars. My favorite is the toning purple set for blondes & color-treated hair - with Biotin for strengthening & neutralizing brassy tones. But whichever one you choose, there’s no need to have checked-in luggage. Get the pouches below to get the most out of your solid soaps.

Toiletries

Kitsch Bar Soap Saver Pouch

If you’re buying the Kitsch bar shampoos and conditioners above, I highly recommend you buy these as well. They make it easier to lather up the bars and then help them dry out for your next adventure.

Toiletries

Tinted Lip Balm with SPF

This fruit-flavored & tinted lip balm drenches lips with moisture for up to 8 hours while providing broad-spectrum SPF 20 protection every time you smooth it on. The low price means you can get it in multiple flavors. Sweet Cherry is my favorite!

Toiletries

Multi Stick, Travel-Sized Color

Gently dab and blend the creamy color onto your cheeks, eyes, or lips. This stick does it all & it looks so natural. My favorite color is Bronzed Cherry. Do you see a theme here with my favorite cosmetic colors?

Toiletries

Recycled Ocean Plastic hair comb

No, you don’t need this to travel, but it just might remind you of the great vacation you just came back from with its unique wave-like design. And the fact that it’s made from recycled plastic and in the U.S. might make you feel good, too. But why I recommend it is for two other reasons: 1) I LOVE the color. Yes, it really looks this good. and every comb is a unique design. 2) The quality is amazing. You don’t know how many combs I’ve tried to buy in the last few years. They were either too small or just such low quality that they broke within a year. In short, you won’t regret buying this comb if you’re looking for a 7 inch length comb that’s great for all types of hair.

Toiletries

5-in-1 Travel Toothbrushes

There are several brands that offer similar products, but I like how these individually wrapped travel toothbrushes not only include the toothbrush and toothpaste, but also a pick, floss and a tongue scaper (in case you ever need that). And I like the different colors. Anyway, this is great to throw in your bag to use while out and about, or if you have a long airplane flight. My only complaint is that the toothpaste is very hard and you really need to get it wet before it starts to spread on your toothbrush/teeth.

Toiletries

Boar Bristle Hairbrush

Another product not essential for travel, but just so beautiful, functional and high quality that I just have to recommend it. When can you say that your hair brush makes you happy? Well, this one can with its functional detangling pins that also help reduce frizz and restore natural shine to your hair. Also, the rose flower design on the wooden paddle makes this hair brush so unique. No wonder this hair brush is rated so high on Amazon.

Toiletries

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Waterproof Pill Case Keychain (2 Pack)

Health & Wellness

Unfortunately, you never know what could happen when your traveling. When you need to regularly need to take medicine, this possibility can be unsettling. That’s why we bought these for my husband. He always keeps 3 days worth of his medicine with him at all times in one of these waterproof containers, in addition to bringing his weekly pill organizer. And if we are doing a trip together to a foreign country, I will often take the other container filled with his medicine as well. (BTW: We also have a letter from his physician explaining what medicine he takes.) We have never had to use these, but again, we are prepared. These are the large containers and you might not need them so big. So, if you like the idea of carrying medicine with you, but don’t need such a large container, there are smaller ones too, like these https://amzn.to/4dzpa4y. These waterproof containers are also great for holding other small items you need to keep protected, like earplugs, jewelry, etc.

Propolis Throat Spray

Health & Wellness

Keep healthy before and during your vacation with Beekeeper's Naturals.

Pill Organizer with Medicine Labels

Pocket Pill Organizer, paired with easy-to-read medicine labels. This portable, durable pill case helps you sort and secure various medications with ease. I always have it in my purse with various over-the-counter meds, so I’m always prepared.

Health & Wellness

kitsch solid Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Set

Kitsch makes tons of solid shampoo & conditioner bars. My favorite is the toning purple set for blondes & color-treated hair - with Biotin for strengthening & neutralizing brassy tones. But whichever one you choose, there’s no need to have checked-in luggage. Get the pouches below to get the most out of your solid soaps.

Toiletries

Kitsch Bar Soap Saver Pouch

If you’re buying the Kitsch bar shampoos and conditioners above, I highly recommend you buy these as well. They make it easier to lather up the bars and then help them dry out for your next adventure.

Toiletries

Blister Care Pads

This fruit-flavored & tinted lip balm drenches lips with moisture for up to 8 hours while providing broad-spectrum SPF 20 protection every time you smooth it on. The low price means you can get it in multiple flavors. Sweet Cherry is my favorite!

Health & Wellness

Multi Stick, Travel-Sized Color

Gently dab and blend the creamy color onto your cheeks, eyes, or lips. This stick does it all & it looks so natural. My favorite color is Bronzed Cherry. Do you see a theme here with my favorite cosmetic colors?

Toiletries

Recycled Ocean Plastic hair comb

No, you don’t need this to travel, but it just might remind you of the great vacation you just came back from with its unique wave-like design. And the fact that it’s made from recycled plastic and in the U.S. might make you feel good, too. But why I recommend it is for two other reasons: 1) I LOVE the color. Yes, it really looks this good. and every comb is a unique design. 2) The quality is amazing. You don’t know how many combs I’ve tried to buy in the last few years. They were either too small or just such low quality that they broke within a year. In short, you won’t regret buying this comb if you’re looking for a 7 inch length comb that’s great for all types of hair.

Toiletries

5-in-1 Travel Toothbrushes

There are several brands that offer similar products, but I like how these individually wrapped travel toothbrushes not only include the toothbrush and toothpaste, but also a pick, floss and a tongue scaper (in case you ever need that). And I like the different colors. Anyway, this is great to throw in your bag to use while out and about, or if you have a long airplane flight. My only complaint is that the toothpaste is very hard and you really need to get it wet before it starts to spread on your toothbrush/teeth.

Toiletries

Boar Bristle Hairbrush

Another product not essential for travel, but just so beautiful, functional and high quality that I just have to recommend it. When can you say that your hair brush makes you happy? Well, this one can with its functional detangling pins that also help reduce frizz and restore natural shine to your hair. Also, the rose flower design on the wooden paddle makes this hair brush so unique. No wonder this hair brush is rated so high on Amazon.

Toiletries

cruise essentials

cruise essentials

Carnival, Princess, NCL, MSC Cruise Luggage Tag Holders

These luggage tag sleeves are reusable and so inexpensive that there is no reason to finagle with your paper tags. Simply print out your tags, cut them to size, and slide them into these sleeves. When it’s time to board the ship, add these to all the luggage that you’re giving to the porters outside the cruise terminal with no fear that they will get separated from your luggage.

Cruise Essentials

UNO Waterproof Cards

Cruise Essentials

No need to play this classic game indoors anymore. These cards are waterproof and perfect to take out for a game at the pool.

Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruise Luggage Tag Holders

These luggage tag sleeves are reusable and so inexpensive that there is no reason to finagle with your RCL & Celebrity paper tags. Simply print out your tags, cut them to size, and slide them into these sleeves. When it’s time to board the ship, add these to all the luggage that you’re giving to the porters outside the cruise terminal with no fear that they will get separated from your luggage.

Cruise Essentials

kitsch solid Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Set

Kitsch makes tons of solid shampoo & conditioner bars. My favorite is the toning purple set for blondes & color-treated hair - with Biotin for strengthening & neutralizing brassy tones. But whichever one you choose, there’s no need to have checked-in luggage. Get the pouches below to get the most out of your solid soaps.

Cruise Essentials

Kitsch Bar Soap Saver Pouch

If you’re buying the Kitsch bar shampoos and conditioners above, I highly recommend you buy these as well. They make it easier to lather up the bars and then help them dry out for your next adventure.

Cruise Essentials

130lbs. magnetic hooks

Every cruise essential guide says buy magnetic hooks to take advantage of vertical space on the magnetic walls of your cruise ship. I have to be honest, I bring them every time and haven’t used them once. BUT, that doesn’t mean they aren’t a great idea for some people who want to organize hats, bags, and so much more in the limited space of your cruise cabin, so I’m including them.

Keep in mind that they hold 130 lbs of weight on the ceiling and about ½ that much on the walls.

Cruise Essentials

Multi Stick, Travel-Sized Color

Gently dab and blend the creamy color onto your cheeks, eyes, or lips. This stick does it all & it looks so natural. My favorite color is Bronzed Cherry. Do you see a theme here with my favorite cosmetic colors?

Cruise Essentials

Recycled Ocean Plastic hair comb

No, you don’t need this to travel, but it just might remind you of the great vacation you just came back from with its unique wave-like design. And the fact that it’s made from recycled plastic and in the U.S. might make you feel good, too. But why I recommend it is for two other reasons: 1) I LOVE the color. Yes, it really looks this good. and every comb is a unique design. 2) The quality is amazing. You don’t know how many combs I’ve tried to buy in the last few years. They were either too small or just such low quality that they broke within a year. In short, you won’t regret buying this comb if you’re looking for a 7 inch length comb that’s great for all types of hair.

Cruise Essentials

5-in-1 Travel Toothbrushes

There are several brands that offer similar products, but I like how these individually wrapped travel toothbrushes not only include the toothbrush and toothpaste, but also a pick, floss and a tongue scaper (in case you ever need that). And I like the different colors. Anyway, this is great to throw in your bag to use while out and about, or if you have a long airplane flight. My only complaint is that the toothpaste is very hard and you really need to get it wet before it starts to spread on your toothbrush/teeth.

Cruise Essentials

Boar Bristle Hairbrush

Another product not essential for travel, but just so beautiful, functional and high quality that I just have to recommend it. When can you say that your hair brush makes you happy? Well, this one can with its functional detangling pins that also help reduce frizz and restore natural shine to your hair. Also, the rose flower design on the wooden paddle makes this hair brush so unique. No wonder this hair brush is rated so high on Amazon.

Cruise Essentials

Beach/Pool & Excursions

Beach/Pool & Excursions

Reusable Shopping Bag

Easily fits in your excursion bag and holds a whole lot. Comes in different colors and as a set.

Beach/Pool & Excursions

UNO Waterproof Cards

Beach/Pool & Excursions

No need to play this classic game indoors anymore. These cards are waterproof and perfect to take out for a game at the pool.

polarized Sunglasses

Sunglasses can cost a whole lot of money, but not these, even though they look so good. goodr makes some great sunglasses that stay on your head (no slippage) and look fantastic, but don’t break your heart if they are lost.

These blue & orange ones are my husband’s favorite!

Beach/Pool & Excursions

kitsch solid Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Set

Kitsch makes tons of solid shampoo & conditioner bars. My favorite is the toning purple set for blondes & color-treated hair - with Biotin for strengthening & neutralizing brassy tones. But whichever one you choose, there’s no need to have checked-in luggage. Get the pouches below to get the most out of your solid soaps.

Cruise Essentials

Kitsch Bar Soap Saver Pouch

If you’re buying the Kitsch bar shampoos and conditioners above, I highly recommend you buy these as well. They make it easier to lather up the bars and then help them dry out for your next adventure.

Cruise Essentials

130lbs. magnetic hooks

Every cruise essential guide says buy magnetic hooks to take advantage of vertical space on the magnetic walls of your cruise ship. I have to be honest, I bring them every time and haven’t used them once. BUT, that doesn’t mean they aren’t a great idea for some people who want to organize hats, bags, and so much more in the limited space of your cruise cabin, so I’m including them.

Keep in mind that they hold 130 lbs of weight on the ceiling and about ½ that much on the walls.

Beach/Pool & Excursions

Multi Stick, Travel-Sized Color

Gently dab and blend the creamy color onto your cheeks, eyes, or lips. This stick does it all & it looks so natural. My favorite color is Bronzed Cherry. Do you see a theme here with my favorite cosmetic colors?

Cruise Essentials

Recycled Ocean Plastic hair comb

No, you don’t need this to travel, but it just might remind you of the great vacation you just came back from with its unique wave-like design. And the fact that it’s made from recycled plastic and in the U.S. might make you feel good, too. But why I recommend it is for two other reasons: 1) I LOVE the color. Yes, it really looks this good. and every comb is a unique design. 2) The quality is amazing. You don’t know how many combs I’ve tried to buy in the last few years. They were either too small or just such low quality that they broke within a year. In short, you won’t regret buying this comb if you’re looking for a 7 inch length comb that’s great for all types of hair.

Cruise Essentials

5-in-1 Travel Toothbrushes

There are several brands that offer similar products, but I like how these individually wrapped travel toothbrushes not only include the toothbrush and toothpaste, but also a pick, floss and a tongue scaper (in case you ever need that). And I like the different colors. Anyway, this is great to throw in your bag to use while out and about, or if you have a long airplane flight. My only complaint is that the toothpaste is very hard and you really need to get it wet before it starts to spread on your toothbrush/teeth.

Cruise Essentials

Boar Bristle Hairbrush

Another product not essential for travel, but just so beautiful, functional and high quality that I just have to recommend it. When can you say that your hair brush makes you happy? Well, this one can with its functional detangling pins that also help reduce frizz and restore natural shine to your hair. Also, the rose flower design on the wooden paddle makes this hair brush so unique. No wonder this hair brush is rated so high on Amazon.

Cruise Essentials