Top Five Travel Essentials

Whether you’re heading away for a weekend city escape or jetting off to more exotic shores, don’t leave home without these five must-haves…

 

First things first - the bag: You may have packing down to an art form, but what are you stowing your stuff in? Every girl should own a chic overnight bag or stylish suitcase for longer trips. You can’t go better than the super cute Jet Set Weekend Bag (Currently on sale for $223.49 at Floozy). This spacious bag contains plenty of zipped internal pockets to make keeping track of your bits and pieces easy. It’s great for a night away, or use it as your carry on bag.

 

 

Make the most of your destination and invest in a good guide book. We love Wallpaper City Guides ($15.99 from Whitcoulls), which are ruthlessly-researched, design-conscious guides for the discerning traveller who wants to come away with a true taste of the best a city has to offer. They’re pocket-sized, easy-to-use and discreet so you don’t look like a clueless tourist.

Holidays and shaving don’t mix. After all you don’t want to be mucking around in the shower every other day trying to remove hair when you could be out in the sun! An epilator will be your best friend when you’re on the road. They work by removing hair at the root, so you don’t get prickly stubble because it grows back soft and fine. Plus you’ll be super smooth and hair-free for up to four weeks! The best epilator we’ve come across is the Braun Silk Epil Xelle ($149.95 see www.braun.com/silkepil for more info). To win one for yourself, enter here.

Just because you’re away from home, doesn’t mean you have to abandon home comforts! Make sure you pack a chic pair of slippers. Not only are they great for lounging around your hotel room, but they’re the most comfortable footwear for long plane rides. Just make sure you pick up a sleek and sexy pair, you’ll be proud to show off! We discovered these Ruby & Ed Seashell Silk Mules ($72.99 from Floozy) and think they’re just the ticket for a summer break.

 

One of the best things about holidays is living off the wonderful memories when you’re back to the daily grind. While you might be busy shopping up a storm, sampling the nightlife or visiting the art galleries, you should make time to grab some snaps of your destination and jot down your thoughts about it. The gorgeous Poly Travel Journal ($37.42 from Kikki-K) from Kikki-K is just the motivation you need to make like Carrie Bradshaw. Snap away with the brilliantly coloured Canon Digital Ixus 75 Camera ($499 from Dick Smith Electronics). 
 

Don’t fill up precious bag space with your massive super sized can of hairspray. Travel sized beauty products are worth their weight in gold when heading away, even if you’re just out of town for the weekend. Collect smaller sized versions of your favourite products, or decant your own. Manicare sell plastic containers you can fill with your favourite products… they even come with labels so you don’t end up washing your hair with your moisturiser! Or pick up this great pack V05 Travel Pack ($5.20 from supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores). The packaging is designed not to leak and it comes in a clear plastic pouch for added security.