Essential Travel Gear Top Picks for Every Journey

Waterproof Phone Case: Protect your phone from splashes, rain, and unexpected water exposure with a waterproof phone case. This is especially useful for beach excursions and poolside relaxation.

Cruise Lanyard: Keep your cruise card, ID, and other essentials handy with a lanyard. Many lanyards come with waterproof pouches to protect your valuables.

Cruise Luggage Tags for Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruise Essentials: Secure metal eyelet and Sturdy nylon coated braided steel loop, never worry your tags ripped or lost

Magnetic Hooks: Cruise ship cabins often have limited storage space. Attach magnetic hooks to the metal walls to create extra hanging spots for hats, bags, lanyards, or for drying wet swimsuits.

Portable Hangers: Make the most of your cabin’s limited closet space with portable hangers. These foldable, lightweight hangers are perfect for hanging up clothes to keep them wrinkle-free and easily accessible.

Fodor’s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises: Whether you want to go bear-watching on Kodiak Island, cruise through Glacier Bay, or fish for salmon in Sitka Bay, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Alaska are here to help every step of the way! Fodor’s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

Sea Sickness Patches: Say goodbye to motion sickness and enjoy smooth sailing with sea sickness patches. These discreet, medicated patches are worn behind the ear and deliver a steady dose of anti-nausea medication to help prevent dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Perfect for cruisers who are prone to seasickness, these patches provide long-lasting relief for up to 72 hours, allowing you to fully enjoy your trip without the discomfort of motion sickness. Simply apply the patch a few hours before your cruise begins, and you’re set for a worry-free journey on the open seas.

Sea Bands: If you’re prone to seasickness, sea bands can be a lifesaver. These wristbands use acupressure to help prevent nausea.

Blue Lizard Sunscreen: When cruising, one thing you always need is reef-safe sunscreen. Not only does it protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but more importantly, it also helps preserve the delicate marine ecosystems you’ll encounter on your journey. Blue Lizard Sunscreen has the “We Love the Reef” seal and do not contain Oxybenzone and Octinoxate.

Reusable Travel Straws: With the increase of paper straws that get soggy, these are perfect to pack for a theme park adventure.

Dry Bag: A must have for an unexpected rainfall in Florida. It keeps your valuables safe and protected from the elements.

Rain Ponchos: Perfect for sudden rainfall or water rides. These rain ponchos pack up easily in your park bag, ensuring you will be prepared for any sudden downpours.

Moleskin Padding: Blisters do happen, but having some extra padding can help. Adding moleskin to the inside of your shoes, on potential rubbing spots, or layer on your feet before you go to the park helps prevent nasty blisters.

Gold Bond Friction Defense: Prevent annoying rubbing and chafing with this product. It is also good for putting on the bottoms of your feet to prevent blisters.

Travel-sized First Aid Kit: Accidents happen. Blisters happen. But with the Welly First Aid Kit you can be ready.

Portable Luggage Scale: Don’t get stuck with an overweight bag and extra baggage fees. Use this portable luggage scale to weigh before you board your flight.

Packing Cubes: Our favorite travel gear is packing cubes. Be sure to get everything you need to fit in a small space with these.

American Tourister Disney Hard Side Luggage: Morgan’s favorite suitcase. It’s the perfect carry-on size, easy to roll, and holds everything you need for a short trip. Get the matching packing cubes that fit easily inside for a complete set.