As we embrace the joyous season of hustle and bustle, making sure your travel experience is smooth can be a game-changer when flights are tenuous and your trip requires instant flexibility. It may seem small, but being able to access your ID at a moment’s notice or having a blanket when the cabin feels chilly, can take the edge off of what could be a very stressful experience. At DWB Vacations, we know that the right travel essentials can elevate your entire trip, making it go smoother and feel considerably more comfortable. Lucky for you, we’re in the business of finding just the right ways to do this with all the tips, tricks and travel accessories. And, although we don’t have brown paper packages tied up with string, we do have a list of some of our favorite gadgets for your getaway. Check out our top eight travel essentials curated to ensure your next trip is smooth and stylish.

The Best Travel Essentials to Help You Pack

Let’s start with what to pack. Do you get overwhelmed trying to figure out what to take with you on a trip? While there are so many options, these travel essentials make packing easier, more efficient, and help you keep it all organized.

travel essentials laid out waiting to be packed.

Travel Document Holder/Wallet: Keep important documents and money in a travel document holder. It’s a great place to put cash, hold cards, your passport, boarding passes, and an ID to remain organized and easily access them all at once.
Air Tags: Never worry about lost luggage again. Attach Air Tags to your bags and travel wallet to track their location via smartphone. This is a must-have for peace of mind.
Anti-Theft Zipper Lock: Keep your backpack, luggage or travel bag more secure with this carabiner zipper lock. It’s a versatile tool to lock two zippers together or clip a set of keys/tags to one side and attach the other side to whatever you want.
Small Zipper Pill Pouch: Perfect for holding smaller items that can easily go missing, ,these clear resealable bags are helpful for tiny storage like medicine, jewelry, earplugs and the like to ensure nothing gets lost.
Packable Bag/Backpack: We love a good lightweight bag that can be packed into your luggage and used for extra storage when needed. It’s ideal for day trips or bringing home souvenirs and always folds easily back into a pouch for compact storage.

Travel Essentials for During Your Trip

Once you’ve started your trip, it’s always nice to have a few accessories available that keep you comfortable in unfamiliar territory and give you easy access to items you will need along the way. Take a look at these travel essentials that enhance your comfort and convenience while you are on the move.

Reimot Trolley Partner Sleeve: Free your hands and go travel with this luggage cup holder. It’s a three-pocket sleeve that attaches to your roller suitcase, making space to hold up to two drinks, a phone and smaller items all at once. We love it because it’s so practical, will last a long time and is machine washable.
Lanyards with Plastic Pocket: We use this accessory for keeping necessary items like room keys, ID, and credit cards handy, especially at resorts or on cruise ships. It’s particularly useful at Universal where you can put your express pass on one side and your ticket on the other side. Simply flip your plastic pocket and scan.
Vera Bradley Packable Blanket: Bring comfort wherever you go with a stylish, lightweight blanket—perfect for chilly airplanes or a spontaneous picnic. When folded it doubles as a travel pillow. And, it even has a trolley sleeve to slide on a roller suitcase handle for easy transport.

Ready to travel with a few of our favorite things?

These travel essentials are sure to make packing a breeze and your travel experience smoother and more comfortable. At DWB Vacations, we’re excited to help orchestrate your perfect travel trip, ensuring you have all your favorite things on hand. Contact us to start planning your next stress-free adventure with all the right tools in your suitcase!