Weekender Bag
COURTESY OF BEIS
"I love Beis as a luggage brand overall—all of their luggage has genius storage features and it's all gorgeous. I just took the Mini Weekender to Florida and it fit perfectly under the seat as a personal item, has shoe and laptop compartments, and has a pocket turned loop for securing it to your roller luggage bags."
— Halee Miller, Editorial Assistant
Buy It: The Mini Weekender ($98, Beis)
Clear Travel Pouches
COURTESY OF MARK and GRAHAM
"Skip the plastic bag when packing your carry-on. This clear pouch keeps liquids and toiletries organized, plus it's reusable, easy to clean, and comes in a variety of colors."
— Caitlin Sole, Senior Home Editor
Buy It: Clear Pouch (from $25, Mark and Graham)
Travel Jumpsuit
COURTESY OF PATAGONIA
"I bought this jumpsuit so long ago that I'm actually (pleasantly!) surprised it's still sold, but this is my 1 go-to forever travel jumpsuit. The material is lightweight without feeling thin or flimsy, and it's much cuter than leggings. It's the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, and I wear it on almost every trip. Years in, it's still in great shape, too, so it can hold up to pretty much any travel adventure, whether that's hours on a plane or being balled up in a suitcase for a few days."
— Lauren Phillips, Associate Director, Special Projects
Buy It: Women's Fleetwith Romper ($129, Patagonia)
TSA-Approved Toiletry Bag
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"This roomy yet compact bag actually has enough pockets and pouches to hold my whole family's toiletries, but for those who use lots of makeup and other products, it would comfortably hold it all. It's TSA approved for taking through security because the outside cover can zip all the way open and all the pockets are see-through to view labels. Plus it has a hook on one end so you can hang it up anywhere and easily find the items you're looking for."
— Viveka Neveln, Senior Garden Editor
Buy It: Portable Toiletry Bag ($23, Amazon)
Splitwise Expense-Sharing App
COURTESY OF SPLITWISE
"The last thing anyone wants to think about while on vacation is money, especially if you carefully budgeted for the trip and once there, simply want to enjoy your time without worry. Group trips leave a lot of room for shared expenses, which often begs the question of who's picking up what bill and how are things being split, and who's paying back who, and when? It's a lot! Splitwise is an app that my friends and I swear by. It allows you to quickly enter each expense as you go, who was involved with the expense, and how you want to split it (e.g., evenly). At the end of the trip, the app will total everything together and do the math of who owes who what — you can even program it so that the total is simplified and each person only has to pay back one other person. It's very handy, and it's taken the stress completely out of the equation on group trips. No more worrying about each cab ride, bar tab, or all those other little things that tend to add up and maybe remain forgotten by the end of the vacation."
— Emily Manchester, VP and General Manager, BHG
Everyday Belt Bag
COURTESY OF LULULEMON
"This belt bag has become my number one travel essential over the last few years. It's the perfect size for all my daily items—phone, keys, credit cards, and a mini sunscreen—and I love not having to carry around a big purse. You can wear it around your waist, a la '90s fanny pack style, or extend the strap and wear it across your body. It's also convenient when I'm not traveling; I frequently wear it on walks and to the grocery store."
— Emily VanSchmus, Home Editor
Buy It: Everywhere Belt Bag ($48, Lululemon)
Insulated Metal Water Bottle
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"It is harder to hydrate when traveling—no matter if it's by plane, car, train, whatever—so I never go anywhere without a reuseable water bottle. I prefer one that's insulated and metal, like my Hydroflask, to keep my water at least slightly chilled as I get hot sitting in the car for hours or running from one gate to the next at the airport."
— Sheena Chihak, Associate Editorial Director
Buy It: 32 oz HydroFlask Straw Lid ($32, Amazon)
Going Flight App
COURTESY OF GOING
"I've been using Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) for years. It curates the best flight deals out there so you don't have to spend hours doing it yourself. It's especially great if you're open to a variety of destinations—I hadn't thought about a spring trip to Tokyo until it popped up as an amazing deal—and flexible on your travel dates."
— Miranda Crowell, West Coast Editor
Juicy Beach Read
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"I absolutely devoured this book on my last girls trip. It's playful, funny, and is a must-read if you're a fan of the old friends-to-lovers trope. The heroine is witty and smart. One of my favorite Christina Lauren books to date!"
— Sarah Martens, Senior Food Editor
Buy It: The True Love Experiment ($15, Amazon)