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1) The Right Travel Bag
I try not to check bags when I travel for only a week or less. It costs extra money and I end up overpacking and not using half the stuff I brought down. But in order to utilize the maximum amount of space, I needed to find a bag big enough to fit under the airplane seat but also had space for as much of my items as possible. I found the ECOSUSI Weekend Shoulder Bag and it was perfect! Not only does it look great, but it's functional. I love the separate compartment for my computer as well as the large zipper area to store personal items. My favorite feature is the sleeve on the back that allows the bag to attach to the handle of your carry on suit case. This way you aren't carrying a heavy bag on your shoulder the whole time. It fits my lap top, iPad, charger/wires, refillable water bottle, zip lock bag of snacks, iPhone, wallet, keys, pair of socks, sweater, sunglasses (in case), travel document holder, and it still has room for plenty more. The bag also fits perfectly under the airplane seat!
2) Travel Wallet/Passport Holder
3) Waterproof Phone Case
If you're traveling to a place where you plan to swim (or be out in the elements) and don't want to spend a ton of money on a weatherproof case, then a waterproof/weatherproof phone bag is a great alternative to get. I used this YOSH case for my iPhone while snorkeling in Antigua and in Barbados, as well as used it regularly in my pool at home. It's always kept my phone completely dry and allows me to type, text, take photos/video, etc. while in the water. I love being able to go into the ocean/pool with my phone and not worrying about leaving it somewhere unattended. It's not just for the beach, you can also have it in the snow and it's dust/dirt proof too.
4) Stick On Card Holder
Someone gave one of these as a gift to me earlier this year. Before that, I hadn't really ever thought twice about having a card holder on my phone. But now, I wouldn't travel without it. I always have my phone with me, so it's simple to slide a room key, credit card and/or cash into the pocket which means you don't have to lug a purse around the resort all day. The rubber backing makes easier to grip the phone in your hand, but it also protects your room card keys from being deactivated from being near by your cell phone.
You can find these online for cheap, like this Stick On Card Holder Wallet by CardBuddy.
4) Global Entry with TSA Pre-Check
Sometimes I wonder how I survived before we got Global Entry. This program has saved us so much time and hassle while traveling that I don't think I could ever go back to the "normal" way of traveling again. Global Entry allows us to skip the long lines at Immigrations and Customs where we go to a kiosk instead then to a dedicated fast-track line for both. It also comes with TSA Pre-Check which allows us to enter a dedicated (shorter) security line where we don't need to take out our laptops or liquids, or take off our shoes. I wrote a more detailed report about this on another blog post.
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