Traveling often requires making compromises, with limited luggage space and practicality taking precedence over style. This can result in arriving at a holiday destination feeling disorganized and disheveled. Despite common experiences of travel fatigue, hotel staff are familiar with such scenarios. However, a few thoughtful additions to a travel kit can enhance the travel experience by reducing struggles and adding a touch of luxury, helping travelers feel more composed and stylish. Here are four essential items to assist in traveling with style.
1. Insta360 Flow Pro
As the saying goes, "the best camera is the one that’s with you," often the smartphone camera. Nevertheless, an additional gadget can elevate photography. The Insta360 Flow Pro, a gimbal, tripod, and selfie stick in one, helps frame holiday videos perfectly. The Flow Pro stabilizes shots, uses AI to track subjects, and enables cinematic panning shots, even for solo travelers. The device’s handle houses buttons that control the camera’s orientation, switching between cameras, and zooming.
An upgrade from the Insta360 Flow, the Flow Pro features 360-degree tracking, one-tap NFC pairing, and a tracking indicator light. While iPhone users benefit from native tracking within the camera app, Android users can achieve full functionality via the Insta360 app, which offers enhanced tracking and additional features like 3×3 panoramic photos.
2. MAISON de SABRÉ Weekender Bag
The MAISON de SABRÉ Weekender Bag is both fashionable and functional, crafted from full-grain leather. This 23-litre bag includes six internal side pockets for organization, a padded laptop sleeve, a zipped pocket, and two external pockets, one of which converts into a luggage passthrough. The structured base allows the bag to stay neatly atop a suitcase, while shoulder carry handles and a detachable crossbody strap offer versatile carrying options.
Weighing 1.45 kilograms, the Weekender is slightly heavier than the 35-litre capacity Duffle Bag, but its increased reinforcement makes it ideal for frequent use.
3. Sonos Ace Headphones
A good pair of headphones is crucial for a pleasant travel experience. The Sonos Ace headphones are Sonos’ first wearable product, offering exceptional sound quality, long battery life, notable comfort, and an effective transparency mode. These Bluetooth headphones feature removable magnetic ear cups and come with a carry case.
Although the Sonos Ace doesn’t connect via WiFi, it can easily connect to a phone for music or in-flight entertainment with a wireless adapter like Twelve South’s AirFly. They are particularly beneficial for those with a Sonos sound system at home, allowing seamless audio transitions between speakers and headphones.
4. Solbari Sun Protection Hats
Quality hats are essential for travel, providing protection from sun damage. Solbari, an Australian brand specializing in sun protection, offers the ultra wide cotton linen hat UPF50+ and the Traveller broad brim sun hat UPF50+.
The ultra wide cotton linen hat provides excellent sun protection with a brim extending five inches and six inches at the back. It’s made from a breathable linen and cotton blend and features a slot for a ponytail. Meanwhile, the Traveller hat, made of lightweight, water- and stain-resistant nylon, includes four vents and a brim measuring three to 3.5 inches. Both hats are UPF50+ rated, with adjustable chin straps and drawstrings for secure fit, ensuring essential sun protection and style while traveling.
