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The Best Neck Pillows for Travel

If you’re a frequent flyer (or buying a gift for one), you know that getting some quality in-flight shut-eye is key. The problem is, unless you want to collapse on your tray table or drift off on a stranger’s shoulders, there’s often no good place to rest your weary head. Neck pillows are a popular…

The Most Innovative Travel Products of 2017

The year of 2017 brought us the Oscars Best Picture blunder, the pregnant Beyonce photo reveal, and the return of “Stranger Things” (#BobNewbySuperhero forever). This year also saw the launch of some pretty game-changing travel gear, from a truly baller sleep mask to mini phone with a mighty battery — so you can stay connected…

12 Amazing Secret Santa Gifts for Travelers

Just when you thought you had crossed the final person off your gift list, the realization sets in: You still need to get that Secret Santa present. If the person you wound up with just happens to be an avid trip-taker, you’re in luck. We rounded up a dozen fun and clever finds to impress…

Best Stocking Stuffers for Travelers

What does a travel lover want more than anything? Probably a trip. However, if your holiday budget doesn’t allow you to stuff airfare and a hotel stay in someone’s stocking, there are plenty of small gift choices that will still make many types of world explorers happy. The stocking stuffer ideas below are great for…

The 10 Essential Carry-On Bags for Weekend Travel

Additional reporting by Stefanie Waldek. Whether you’re going away for a week or a weekend, the right carry-on bag can make or break your trip. Have you ever struggled to cram your heavy carry-on into the overhead bin while angry passengers waited and stared? Ever not had enough room to keep all your flight essentials…

Beach Essentials: 11 Must-Have Items for Your Sunny Escape

Beach at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort/Oyster Warm sunshine, crystal-clear water, and stretches of sand all come with a beach destination, but there are some things you’ll have to bring to your oceanside getaway. We’ve rounded up 11 beach essentials that you should be sure to have before you leave for your sunny escape.

7 Travel Accessories We’re Buying This Cyber Monday

Happy Cyber Monday, everyone! If you’re like us and you prefer to skip the insane shopping crowds during the holiday rush, today is a great day to stock up on goods you can buy online. We’ve done some digging through the deals to round up seven travel accessories we’ll be buying today, both for ourselves…

Travel Accessories We Want to Buy This Black Friday

After piling your plate with two — nay, three — helpings of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, your post-Thanksgiving plans will likely consist of relaxing on the couch, contemplating whether that extra serving of pie was worth it (it was), and well, that’s it. One way to get your mind off the fact that you’re…

9 Weird Techniques to Combat Travel Anxiety

Travel anxiety can affect your ability to enjoy a vacation — before, during, and even after a trip. The good news is that there are plenty of coping mechanisms that can alter a person’s attitude about travel, from sticking to routines and eating the right food to planning ahead and managing your triggers. However, if…