When it comes to travelling I’m 100% an overpacker. Can anyone else relate?  I never know what I’m going to need or what I’m going to feel like wearing so I like to bring as much as I can possibly fit in my suit case and carry on. However, it seems that no matter how much I overpack I always forget something. This time it was warm clothes. I knew Aruba was going to be 90 degrees everyday, but I completely forgot to factor in the air conditioning. Lesson learned for next time. I’ve included a roundup below of some of my favourite travel essentials.

 

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I actually don’t love flying and travelling. I really love going on vacation, but I could do without the process of getting there. Can teleportation exist already? In the past I’ve had anxiety on planes and when travelling so I ended up finding ways to make travelling more relaxing and stand-able for me. I use alot of Saje when I travel. I also always bring a blanket from home, relaxing music and a movie marathon queued on my laptop. We often travel on Westjet and I always pay the extra fee for Plus seats. That way my boyfriend and I have a row to ourselves with an empty seat in the middle that is set to be a table. We set up the laptop in the middle and I always make sure I have the double head phone connector so we can watch the same movie together. We always have a bunch of pre-rented movies from iTunes ready to go.

 

I’ve also become obsessed with using Saje when I travel as a more natural way to calm my nerves. This little Saje travel kit comes with everything you could possibly need while travelling. It comes with a Healing Skin Ointment, Arrive Revived Jet Leg Mist & Roller, Eater’s Digest Digestion Easing Remedy and a Safe Hands Lotion. It may seem a little baby-ish, but I always bring a blanket from home with me when I travel. I like to spray it with my Saje calming mist and then use it as a pillow on the airplane. It’s so comforting.

 

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I always like to have a bunch of cute cosmetics bags ready to go when I travel. I use them to organize my makeup, skincare, shower products, hair accessories, medicine and sunscreen.

 

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I’m crazy about my new pink luggage. I was long overdue for a new set and I’m in love with this one. It held up really well on it’s first trip and only had a few scuff marks that came off with a little wash when I got home.

Luggage: Ebags/Calpaks     |    “I’m Outta Here” Luggage Tag: Ban.do     |     “I’m Outta Here” Passport Holder: Ban.do

 

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Here are a few more of my favourite travel essentials:

  • A moisturizer with SPF. This one by Reversa has SPF 30 and is formulated to reduce brown spots and acne marks, while restoring radiance.
  • Benefit Bronzer & Blush. I’ve found that Benefit bronzers and blush give me the most natural look. I swear by the Hoola products. All of them. Seriously, if you aren’t using them yet I don’t know how you get by.
  • A really good mascara. I actually realized once I got to the resort that I forgot my makeup remover. I was seriously in luck because this new Clinique mascara that I’ve been testing out actually doesn’t need a makeup remover! It comes off with my cleanser in little tubes and doesn’t leave any black marks on your eyes. I went the whole week with no makeup remover! Definitely a first for me. 
  • Flamingo towel clips. How cute are these? And they are a must for windy days at the beach.
  • A tropical punch lipgloss. This Dior Addict Fluid Stick is my absolute favourite. I was literally scraping the bottom of my last one for weeks trying to get every last bit out of it and then finally caved and bought a new one. You know a pink lip product is good when I actually re-buy it because I definitely don’t need any more pink lip products. So it’s really saying something if I re-buy one.
  • A cute beach bag. Avon sent me this super cute gold pineapple beach bag. I love it!
  • I always toss this Joe Fresh Blush Stick into my beach bag because it can be used on cheeks, lips or eyes and instantly brightens up your face. 
  • Cute sunnies are a must. I picked up this pair from Aldo super last minute before I left and they are currently only $8.00!
  • I got this hot pink Ceramic Glaze nail polish from Shoppers Drug Mart and I love how bright it is. It also looks really good on a newly tanned skin tone. 
  • Less sleep and more sun means a good under-eye cream is a must! I love this Take a Deep Breath Oil-Free Oxygenating Gel Cream from Philosphy. It’s so creamy and not oily. It also doesn’t irritate. 
  • The cutest pair of pink flop flops I can find. These one’s with a oversized pink bow are available HERE. I always get so many compliments when I wear them. It doesn’t get much cuter than that. 

Do you have any travel essentials that you swear by? I’d love to hear about them!