While budget travel creates a tremendous sense of accomplishment, there are some corners that don’t need to be cut. For example, you can invest in a self-cleaning water bottle and not have to worry about doing dishes when you land in your new city.
You can also invest in a cashmere blanket or sweater to increase the odds you’ll be cozy enough to fall asleep on the plane. If you have a little wiggle room in your travel budget this year, consider these luxury items to ensure smooth sails.
1. Anthropologie Velvet Shell Jewelry Box
Having a way to transport a few jewelry basics is a must. Right now, the talented team at Anthropologie has a velvet box in the shape of a shell.
Best of all? The product description says, “…for gadgets and gizmos a-plenty.” Indeed, Ariel would be proud of you for tucking this into your suitcase before setting sail on your next adventure.
2. Tumi Accents Kit
Tumi is certainly synonymous with luxury travel. They sell the cutest little accent kit that contains leather monogram patches, zipper pulls, a handle wrap, and a luggage tag.
You can choose from cherry red, Atlantic blue, sunrise orange, or classic tan to make your bag stand out as it’s making its way through the baggage claim.
3. Tory Burch Miller Wallet Crossbody
If you choose the tan Tumi accents, they’ll pair beautifully with Tory Burch’s Miller Wallet Crossbody in a shade called Light Umber.
Wallet crossbodies are the perfect way to travel because they’re light and compact, and keep all your important documents right where you can see them at all times.
If safety is on your mind, this list of 20 tips for solo female travelers will help you enjoy both a comfortable and secure trip.
4. Kings Loot Passport Wallet
The best feature of this passport wallet? It’s designed so that an Apple Air Tag can be placed in the front cover. It’s also RFID protected, will secure your passport, and hold up to six credit cards.
While it comes in three shades, there’s a lovely cognac tone that will pair beautifully with your Tumi accents and Tory Buch crossbody. The unique design of this wallet is something we’ve never seen before.
5. Steamline Luggage: The Alchemist Vanity
If you have Instagram, you’ve probably seen Steamline, a gorgeous luggage company that makes suitcases pretty enough to board the Orient Express. They have a delightful little vanity called The Alchemist that would pair well with your Tory Burch wallet crossbody, given its golden tone.
In it, you might stow away your journal, iPad mini, a couple of snacks to sustain you through your flight, and a toiletry or two to touch up on the other side.
6. Peter Thomas Roth 24K Pure Gold Luxury Eye Patches
In case you’re taking the red-eye, you might want to apply these 24-karat gold gel eye masks to keep your face looking fresh.
Nestled into a dainty little pot, you can carry these eye patches in your personal item and either apply them towards the end of the flight or pack them into your suitcase for your first overnight stay while you acclimate to any time zone changes.
7. Kiehl’s Buttermask Intense Repair Lip Treatment
If you choose to don your eye patches at night, you can also dab a bit of Kiehl’s buttermask on your lips to restore moisture.
This is an intensive lip treatment that repairs dry lips if you leave it on overnight. Then, you’ll be ready to start your first full day in your new city with a pretty pout.
8. Cadence Travel Containers
Here’s another brand that’s mastered the Instagram game. You’ve probably seen these honeycomb-style travel containers out and about on the Gram. As cute little pots that are easy to refill, you can keep all your toiletries neatly organized with the Cadence system.
They’re leakproof, TSA-compliant, space-saving, and magnetic – so they’ll all stick together and potentially stick right to your shower door at your Airbnb or hotel.
9. Manta SOUND Sleep Mask
In addition to Peter Thomas Roth’s eye patches, you can also get ahead of dark circles by wearing the Manta SOUND sleep mask mid-flight. Their unique c-shaped eye cups make for quite a comfortable snooze.
The SOUND mask, in particular, is also equipped with razor-thin Bluetooth headphones to put something soothing on while you’re getting as much beauty sleep as you can during a long flight.
10. Vince Wool & Cashmere Travel Set
Here’s something else you can tuck into your Steamline vanity – a three-piece cashmere travel knit set to help you cozy into your seat. There’s a nice shade of camel that will pair beautifully with your Tory Burch crossbody and Steamline vanity.
It contains decadent cashmere socks and a throw blanket to tuck into. Given its buttery soft smoothness, it’s sure to usher you straight into dreamland, no matter how bumpy the flight.
11. LARQ Bottle PureVis
We’re big proponents of keeping a reusable water bottle in your carry-on or personal item. Flying can be dehydrating and, depending on where you’re going, you may be able to save some money by refilling your water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles every day.
What’s so special about the LARQ water bottle is the fact that it’s self-cleaning through a UV water purifier. Using a non-toxic UV-C LED light, it sanitizes your water and cleans the inner surface by neutralizing bacteria. It also comes in the prettiest shade of pink for the ladies, or a nice, deep blue for the gents.
Along with your water bottle, here are 15 additional accessories to neatly tuck into your personal item instead of your carry-on.
12. Scully & Scully Leather Tie Case
Here, we have a decadent Italian leather tie case that can store three or four ties, keeping them wrinkle-free. There’s also a cute little snap case inside to store a tie clip or two.
As a light, compact, and impeccably made case, it’ll tuck right into your carry-on or checked bag to ensure your tie game is on point, wherever you land. Scully & Scully has also been around since 1934, so they know a thing or two about high class.
13. Touchland Glow Mist Rosewater
If you follow any travel influencers, you’ve probably seen them tuck these spray hand sanitizers into their personal item or carry-on. These dainty little bottles are beefy enough to pack 500 sprays.
Their unique formula contains enough alcohol to beat back germs. But, this rosewater variety also contains rosewater and blackcurrant buds to provide a refreshing finishing touch.
14. Chanel Le Lift Le Crème Main
Even with Touchland’s unique formula that moisturizes as it sanitizes, things can still get pretty dry up there in the air.
With its cute little egg-shaped design, this restorative hand cream is quick to absorb while leaving your hands feeling deeply replenished. It’ll tuck in neatly beside your rosewater mist, helping you feel fully refreshed.
15. Athleta Alpine Turtleneck Sweater
Layering is the name of the game when you’re traveling. Under your Athleta turtleneck sweater, you can don a smooth and easy t-shirt. Then, when the temps drop in the plane, you can relax into this cashmere affair that’s elegant, chic, and oh-so-cozy.
Cheers to Your Best Flight Yet
With these accessories by your side, you can’t go wrong. Even though space is limited on a plane, you can cozy into your space with effortless style and grace.
Whichever part of the world you’re about to explore next, we have a destination guide prepared to help you create a masterful itinerary and enjoy every moment of your trip.