7 Travel Essentials You Need for Any Type of Vacation

Whether you're heading off on spring break or planning a summer getaway, add these items to your packing list for a hassle-free holiday
By Jane Sung
Updated April 06, 2016 02:00 PM
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ON THE GRID

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You're bound to run out of juice when going straight to the beach from the airport. This ultraslim portable charger is vibrant enough to find in the black hole that is your carry-on and makes tangled cords a thing of the past.

Buy It! Triple C "Dali" Ultra Thin Powercard, $35; shop.people.com

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KEEP IT CLEAN

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Whether you're traveling by plane or train, you're going to encounter a ton people and, ugh, even more germs. This cream-gel from Kiehl's sanitizes hands and leaves them soft. A win-win!

Buy It! Kiehl’s Purifying Hand Treatment, $18; kiehls.com

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BEST BUDS

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Did you hear that baby crying the entire flight? Probably not, if you were wearing these noise-isolating headphones, which have the added bonus of being splash proof.

Buy It! Samsung "Level U Pro" Wireless Headphones, $100; samsung.com

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BYOB

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Those little plastic in-flight cups only hold so much. It's easy to stay hydrated at 30,000 feet when you travel with this BPA-free glass water bottle that comes in a rainbow of cheery colors.

Buy It! BKR Glass Water Bottle, $45; nordstrom.com

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SO TRANSPARENT

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They say you can never have too many pouches. Ok, that's not actually a saying, but we're firm believers in the streamlining power of packing with one (or three). This sleek, sturdy version holds everything from your favorite lip balm to that pen you're always scrambling for when the customs form comes around.

Buy It! Truffle Clarity Pouch, $34; westelm.com

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IN THE PINK

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Does your luggage get lost among the sea of black suitcases at baggage claim? This fun, graphic tag will give it a bit of flair and really make it stand out in the crowd.

Buy It! Ban.do "I'm Outta Here" The Getaway Luggage Tag, $10; shop.people.com

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IT'S IN THE BAG

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One of the best parts of a vacation is souvenir shopping, of course! Baggu's roomy totes fold down to just about nothing and will hold your shoes, swimsuit, groceries and all those local keepsakes you just couldn't pass up.

Buy It! Baggu Standard Bag, $9; shop.people.com

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