Executive travel editor Klara Glowczewska calls this cashmere blanket-scarf “a miracle accessory“—and for good reason. “The wrap is huge—really, it’s an almost seven-foot-long blanket of seven-gauge, two-ply knit cashmere,” she explains. “I sleep under it on airplanes and its softness and warmth transform even an economy-class flight into a nearly pleasurable experience. But it’s so light, you can easily stuff it into it a travel backpack or an average-sized handbag. You can wind it several times around your neck or shoulders and it never feels bulky.” She’s even get several other T&C staffers hooked.
Designer Pouch
Prada Re-Nylon Pouch
This handy nylon Prada pouch also gets Glowczewska’s stamp of approval. She describes it as “the Mary-Poppins-carpet-bag of pouches” because “it’s small, light, luxe, capacious, and infinitely versatile.”
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Cozy Plane Essential
Ralph Lauren Iconic Cable Cashmere Travel Gift Set
Statement Passport Case
Bottega Veneta Cassette Passport Case
The chicest way to dress up a passport. Plus, this one has a myriad of interior slots for cards and boarding passes.
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Luxe Weekender
Métier Perriand Weekend Bag
A suede Métier weekender is the ultimate way to travel in style. Featuring a supple suede exterior, the Perriand is chockfull of both internal and external pockets for their essentials, plus the main compartment is big enough for a couple of days worth of clothes and a laptop.
A contemporary spin on a retro vanity case is a glamorous way to carry cosmetics.
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Sleek Refillable Bottles
Ries Limited Edition Gift Set
Instead of constantly purchasing travel-sized products, they can just use these sleek refillable bottles for their favorite skincare and haircare essentials. Genius.
For Her Beauty Esssentials
Cuyana Travel Beauty Case
T&C deputy digital lifestyle director Roxanne Adamiyatt loves Cuyana’s travel beauty case because “it has a relatively slim profile, so it fits neatly into luggage when you’re playing tetris with your belongings.” Bonus: “The interior design of this case is fantastic,” she explains. “Not only does it have an internal elastic pocket to tuck your travel beauty goodies in place, but it also has an area to hold makeup brushes and even a removable zipper pouch.”
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Travel-Inspired Scents
Assouline Travel From Home Mini Scented Candle Set
When they’re not globetrotting, these heavenly-scented candles that perfectly capture the essence of Mykonos, Gstaad, and Ibiza will inspire wanderlust.
Statement Accessory
Dusen Dusen Recycled Leather Luggage Tag
This whimsical luggage tag makes it easy to spot their suitcase on the carrousel.
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Travel Steamer
Nori The Nori Press
Help them look put together and wrinkle-free wherever they’re headed with T&C‘s favorite travel iron-meets-steamer. “This has been a gamechanger for me in every sense of the word,” says Adamiyatt. “If I want to make a piece that wasn’t recently cleaned look fresh, I just whip the Nori out to touch them up. It’s like having an assistant on a photoshoot to ensure that my outfits look immaculate—not rumpled—except it’s a handheld device that tucks away neatly in my linen closet and also fits perfectly in a carryon bag.”
For the Over-Packer
MZ WALLACE Deluxe Large Metro Tote
If they’re an over-packer, T&C senior news editor Emily Burack recommends this MZ Wallace tote. “There are six interior pockets, plus it comes with three detachable pouches. It has a handy-dandy luggage sleeve, for you to plop the bag on top of your carry on as you wheel it through the airport, and numerous external pockets for easy access to your wallet, passport, phone, and the like,” says Burack. “It zips at the top—a key feature of any travel bag. And, if you want to transition it to an overnight bag, it comes with a detachable, adjustable nylon crossbody strap. This bag can do it all.”
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Packable Pouchest
Jenny Bird Puffy Pouch – Set of Three
Jenny Bird might make some of the best contemporary jewels in the biz, but don’t sleep on the puffy pouches. As I previously explained, they have a pillowy appearance, which makes them compressible and acts like protective layer for your toiletries, and they can easily be smushed into a suitcase that’s already filled to the brim.
TV’s Favorite Suitcase
Carl Friedrik The Carry-on X
Logan Roy traveled with this sleek suitcase and T&C editor Leena Kim relies on it as well. Two experts with refined taste. “The carry on has been an excellent travel companion,” says Kim. “It’s quite lightweight, even for a (German-engineered) polycarbonate shell; the wheels have proved worthy of harsh urban terrain, like the cobblestoned streets of Rome; nearly an inch of expansion power means I can squeeze in a few more stuffed Paravel packing cubes; and that front laptop pocket gives this model a serious edge over its competitors.”
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Luxury Travel Notebook
Smythson Travels and Experiences Panama Notebook
Personalized Packing Cubes
Paravel Packing Cube Quad
Another T&C travel-must-have, Paravel’s compressible cubes not only makes packing a breeze, but the monogrammed details makes for a no-brainer travel gift.
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For Anxious Fliers
de Mamiel Altitude Oil
This aromatherapy oil has “become irreplaceable” for frequent flier Adamiyatt during long-haul flights. With notes of lavender, eucalyptus, frangonia, peppermint, pine, lemon myrtle, and patchouli, “this has been incredible for me to use as a tool to help with anxiety and motion sickness, as breathing it in helps me be more mindful of my breath—and that really helps with stress. It also makes me feel perked up and alert.”
Smart Tracker
Apple Apple AirTag 4 pack
What’s a travel gift guide without a set of AirTags?
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International Essential
ROYCE New York Travel Adapter & Leather Case
The chicest travel adapter kit for the chicest traveler. Pro tip: Get it monogrammed for a personal touch.
In-Flight Entertainment Essential
Twelve South AirFly SE Iridescent Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter
Forget those flimsy earphones handed out on flights! This handy audio transmitter allows travelers to use their bluetooth earbuds or headphones with in-flight entertainment.
Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and décor, and more.