My Top-10 Travel Essentials

If you know me, then you know how much I love to travel.  Lots of friends ask me about what to bring on a trip - what is necessary, what they need in different countries, and what they need in different  climates. I've consolidated them here for you.  I buy most of these items off of Amazon which makes it so easy as you are planning for your trip. I hope these help you as well. Bon Voyage! 

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1.  Voltage Converter and Adapter: When you have lots of devices to charge and multiple people, it is so convenient to have an all in charger and converter for all of your electric needs. This one also has a nice long cord. We usually set it up on a nightstand or on the desk for everyone to use.
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2.  Power Strip for a Cruise: Cruise lines are very particular about what you can and cannot bring with you.  But there are never enough outlets so this cruise-approved power strip is a must.
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3. Portable Charger: Speaking of charging - between using google maps, text and social media while out and about all day long, you will inevitably need to recharge your phone. This is my favorite on the go charger. It easy plus into an outlet (on your portable converter!) to recharge, and it can recharge multiple phones each day. I don't leave the hotel room without it, As an aside - I buy all of my accessories in pink so that there is no doubt amongst my family which one is mine. No one is "stealing" my charger :-)
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4. Hanging Toiletry Bag: This hanging toiletry bag from Bagsmart is the best one I've tried. I have now been using it for years. In tight spaces, like a boat, it is best to have a hanging bag becaase counter space is extremely limited. But I have found that this bag is just as useful and versatile for any trip. The four clear sections allow me to easily organize and locate what I am looking for. Love this bag.
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5. Makeup Brush Holder: I love this silicone makeup brush holder. It is easy to clean, but also keeps my brushes safe, dry and separate from all of my other toiletries. I have been using mine for 5 years and I love it.
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6. Travel Jewelry Organizer: ​This travel jewelry organizer from Bagsmart is great for any trip, but trips where you absolutely must keep the overall size of your baggage in mind. It is flat, soft-sided and matches the hanging toiletry bag.
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7.  Silicone Heat resistant pouch/mat for styling tools: I have been using this mat at home for year, and of course use it for travel as well. It is extremely helpful when you need to style your hair and rush out quickly for the airport or for the beginning of a conference on the last day. This is lightweight, but a travel heavy weight.
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8.  Portable Steamer: ​Not all trips require you to bring a clothes steamer, but when you do know you'll need one then you want to know it will work. This one works the best of all the ones I've tried, and it's affordable.
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9.  Shoe Bag: Shoes get dirty, even if you can't see it. And I don't want that all over my clothes. So I use this shoe bag to keep them organized, safe and separate. Plus it proved really handy when Croatian Air said I was over the weight limit (it may have been all the truffles in my suitcase!) and I had to remove something. Since its not like I had another bag with me to hold a ton of my things, I panicked. But then I pulled out the shoe bag and added a few items and we were good to go.  Now I always travel with it.
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10.  Packing Cubes: I cannot believe I ever traveled without these. They keep everything organized, and help me to find everything easily ether you unpack in the hotel room or just keep everything in your suitcase. Plus they help to compress your clothes so there's more room for souvenirs to bring home. I will never travel without them.
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