Join the Jet Set With These First-Class Travel Essentials

Our favorite finds deliver an instant upgrade—no miles required.

June 13, 2025

From savvy tech gadgets to on-the-go creature comforts, these sophisticated travel essentials will turn every journey into a luxury expedition.

Travel Hairbrush by Christophe Robin

Handmade in France, this boar bristle Travel Hairbrush is sensibly sized for toiletry kits.

$65, christopherobin.com

Eco-Friendly Compact Duck Umbrella

The Eco-Friendly Compact Duck Umbrella provides coverage from the elements—and is pretty darn cute, too.

$44, originalduckhead.com

Alphabet Charm by Westman Atelier

This vegan leather Alphabet Charm—courtesy of Westman Atelier’s travel-ready collaboration with Métier—is a sweet way to personalize any carry-on.

$150, westman-atelier.com

Custom Large Check-In 4-Wheel Suitcase by Globe Trotter

Avoid black-bag banality with a Custom Large Check-In 4-Wheel Suitcase, available in a kaleidoscope of shades from leather to lining.

$3,745 as shown, globe-trotter.com 

Long Haul Toiletry Bag by Métier

The capacious, compartmentalized Long Haul Toiletry Bag holds everything needed to keep you looking fresh from CDG to LAX.

$690, metier.com

Beoplay HX Headphones by Bang Olufsen

Noise-cancelling Beoplay HX Headphones are comfy enough to wear all day—and stylish enough to turn heads.

$749, bang-olufsen.com

Cashmere Cloud Stole by Denis Colomb Lifestyle

Light as a feather and warm as a fireplace, the Cashmere Cloud Stole is tailor-made for shifting conditions on the ground or at 30,000 feet.

$495, deniscolomblifestyle.com

OneWORLD Adapter

Stay connected in more than 200 countries with a sleek OneWorld Adapter, which powers up to five devices simultaneously.

$129, oneadaptr.com

Universal 3-in-1 Belt Cable

Eliminate unruly tangles of wires with the Universal 3-in-1 Belt Cable, which wraps up neatly thanks to a handy leather buckle.

$40, store.moma.org

Mosebacke Lightweight Raincoat by Stutterheim

The Mosebacke Lightweight Raincoat is easily packable and fashionably impermeable.

$240, stutterheim.com

Audrey Hester Eye Mask by Olivia von Halle

A pretty printed silk crêpe de chine makes the Audrey Hester Eye Mask a must-have accessory that’s anything but ordinary.

$170, oliviavonhalle.com

JetKids BedBox by Stokke

A ride-on roll-away with a detachable lid that transforms a plane seat into a tyke-size bed, the JetKids BedBox is a guaranteed upgrade for your little one.

$229, stokke.com

Luggage Tag & Holder for Tracker

Tuck an Apple tracker into this Luggage Tag and AirTag Holder to keep tabs on your bag 24/7.

$35, anhem.tech

Leica Sofort 2

Artfully old-school, Leica’s Sofort 2 hybrid instant camera boasts social-media-ready filters for photos you can print—or post—on demand.

$399, leicacamerausa.com

Travels and Experiences Panama Notebook by Smythson

Keep a pocket-size Travels and Experiences Panama Notebook in your bag for jotting down the name of any charming café or shop you might stumble upon.

$95, smythson.com

The Travel Set by Vintner’s Daughter

The Travel Set by Vintner’s Daughter shrinks the brand’s cult-favorite serum and hydrating spray down to purse-size proportions.

$165, vintnersdaughter.com

Down Travel Attaché by Scandia Home

A luxe throw that folds into a pillow, the 600-fill Down Travel Attaché is the stuff sweet dreams are made of.

$350, scandiahome.com

GRO Dry Shampoo by Vegamour

Maintain lush locks on the run with plant-based GRO Dry Shampoo.

$36, vegamour.com

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