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I truly can’t think of anything more exciting than a beach bag that secretly dispenses wine and an insulated Love Island-style water bottle.

I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer based in the DC/Maryland area who loves glitter, Marvel, Beyoncé, pink, wine, traveling, all things beauty and fashion, and shopping, of course!

Promising review: "OB. SESSED. I’m a very seasoned traveler, but I have always only ever used hand-me-down suitcases and bags. This was my first personal bag purchase, and I’m so in love. It’s like a Mary Poppins bag. I can fit so much in there, AND it fits under my airplane seat?? Not to mention it’s so, so cute. I feel so spoiled!" —Aoife Z.

Get it from Béis for $98 (available in five colors).

It's USB rechargeable with two speed options!

Promising review: "Bought this after seeing it on TikTok, and wow. Where has this been all my life? A portable charger (extra, because I already have one), a fan with two settings (this kept me cool during my brother’s outdoor college graduation), and a flashlight (perfect for finding my phone when I drop it in my car). It’s a great little thing that adds that extra EXTRA-ness to your life." —aae

Get it from Amazon for $13.67+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "This is the 'coolest' cooler I have ever seen! Love how easy it is to set up and break down, how sturdy it feels, and how it keeps things cold for days with no leakage. Makes it much easier to transport and store when not in use. Loved it so much, I went back and bought another one for a recent gift. Way to go, Coleman!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in three sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "We bought these just before a road trip from Wisconsin to North Carolina and back. The added shade they provide for early morning and late afternoon/evening sun is terrific. Not having the low-hanging sun in our eyes made these the perfect addition to our car. They were easy to install and worked as expected. We highly recommend them." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available for the driver's side, passenger side, and bundled together).

Promising review: "LOVE this adapter! I travel internationally from time to time and have always used only the 'standard' adapters found in airports. Could not pass up the opportunity to purchase this one after reading the reviews. Exceeded my expectations of what it was capable of. Used on a recent trip to Germany, and it handled everything needed — laptop, cell phone (USB ports are so very welcome), alarm clock, dryer, etc. Did not miss a beat on the power provided. And it is also attractive-looking. ;-) Thank you for making such a great, dependable product!" —Monkey 

Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "Used it for a 14-hour flight to Japan last week, and it helped tremendously. This was the first time I was able to sleep on the plane, so this helped tremendously. Definitely a must-have for travel. It is very light, so I was able to pack it easily into my under-the-seat wheeled trolley. I want to emphasize how much the light warmth of the fleece (and I don't like being hot) was just right to help me nod off. Since this is primarily for sitting upright in the seat, or for someone in the middle or aisle seat, it was ideal for me. I just got back yesterday. Again I used it — this time for a 12-hour flight." —Ambience

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Where has this been all my life? I've spent years lugging around huge tripods and struggling to shoot photos with a timer. This product solves all of my issues. I have recommended this product to all my friends. It's fantastic." —Hope

Don't forget to add the air pump/vacuum to your purchase at checkout!

Promising review: "Purchased to be my four-day travel bag when flying! It holds everything I need! The vacuum works exactly as shown in the videos! Would recommend to anybody looking for a spacious bag that fits under the plane seat! I actually use this as my personal carry-on, along with a small suitcase to put in the overhead bin." —Katrica N.

Get it from Airback for $179+ (originally $329; available in six colors and with or without a weight handle in select colors).

The Lamare is a Florida-based small biz established in 2017 that specializes in planners and journals. 

Promising review: "It’s exactly what I wanted. It has specific sections for budgeting, to-do lists, hotel check-in and check-out, and even a few pages per vacation area for notes. I was super excited to get it and start writing everything down for my future vacations. I really like this travel planner." —Samantha

It fits any phone up to 3.35 x 6.69 inches *or* 7 inches diagonally measured. It's also great at keeping out sand and dirt.

Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river. I assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver, and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it, and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 11 colors/styles and two-packs).

Promising review: "Absolutely love this! I purchased it for a week-long vacation, and it kept my jewelry safe and untangled. I had stopped traveling with necklaces because they always wound up a tangled mess. No more! Bonus is that the soft pink case is beautiful. It is also very slim, so it’s easy to pack or carry in your purse. Highly recommend this product! My favorite purchase in a long time!" —Petite and Pampered Boutique 

Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors). 

Shop By Mimzy is a small biz based in Miami Beach, Florida.

Don't forget to add your name/design details to the personalization box before adding it to your cart!

Promising reviews: "I LOVE this water bottle. It keeps my drinks cold no matter the external temperature. It’s lightweight, too, so I often travel with it on flights. 10/10 highly recommend!" —Shanice

"Ordered these for a bachelorette party and they turned out perfectly! Item matched the description and photos. Nice quality bottles." —Elizabeth

Get it from Baublebar for $44.99+ (available in 30 styles, including customizable options).

Promising review: "Why didn't I buy this sooner? We took this on our five-day car trip across California, and it was so convenient! Sturdy, and made dipping fries in the ketchup so much easier! :)" —S. B. Foxx

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I'm a sucker for solid perfumes, so this caught my attention right away! It's way more solid than I expected, so it will definitely last a while. It's small and compact, and perfect for your purse. Personally, I think the scent of this is stronger than the body spray version, which I absolutely love! If you're on the fence, I would definitely recommend getting this, it's absolutely worth it!" —Lexi

Get it from Amazon for $26 (available in two scents).

Promising review: "Best product ever! Wish we had bought it sooner. Took it on a resort vacation and saved a ton by bringing our own drinks without being obvious. Bought our first round of drinks from the hotel, then reused the cups all day. This will be traveling with us on vacations going forward!" —Htower

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two designs).

Promising reviews: "Love this camera. I take it on every vacation! It's small enough to throw into my crossbody bag. The pictures are great, and the exposure settings allow you to get the best pictures in the right lighting." —Samantha Skinner

"Wanted a camera similar to the Canon G7X, but for less $$$, this is the perfect alternative!!! Camera quality is super good, and it’s super compact. My only complaint is that the shutter speed is somewhat slow, so photos with lots of movement are a no." —Ella

Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I was in Rome and Florence, Italy, for nine days, and the Away Carry-On was just perfect. From being able to charge up my iPhone at the airport or on the train traveling from Rome to Florence, it worked perfectly. Stylish and very versatile. It also kept my belongings packed beautifully, plus the perk of a laundry bag for my dirty clothes. Getting through security was a breeze, plus the added compliments of how beautiful it was. You have a customer for life. I was very happy and impressed." —Keith H.

Get it from Away for $275+ (available in 10 colors). 

The smaller size is accepted as a carry-on by all international airlines, including European budget ones, while the larger one meets all US airline standards. 

Promising review: "Great design that allows me to organize everything I need in much less space than I ever expected. Take your time to select and pack your things thoughtfully, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much you can get into this carry-on. I have several pieces of luggage in various sizes, and I’m giving them away because I only need one. The size and versatility make it the perfect carry-on." —Michelle C.

Get it from Solgaard for $275+ (originally $325+; available in two sizes and 10 colors). 

Plus, it has a bottom zipper compartment to store all your dirty clothes, so they don't get mixed with your clean items.

Promising review: "I just love it. I travel a lot. Now I don’t have to hang anything up but my organizer. I can see what I pack and where everything is. Just love it. I can easily fit seven days' worth of outfits and three pairs of shoes in a carry-on suitcase. Just great." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "The best thing for traveling ever!! I have to have espresso every morning, and most small hotels and gas stations don't have espresso coffee, so this is perfect! Easy to use. The cleaning takes 30 seconds; just rinse with water and let it dry." —Joanna Verdeja

Get it from Amazon for $46.90+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this bag! We took it to the water park, and I completely submerged it under the water with my phone, keys, and money inside! Nothing got wet at all!! I even used it as a float on one of the lazy rivers because they had no more floats available. Still nothing got wet! The only thing I recommend is getting a bigger one! The smaller one only held one towel and a few other things, but not a lot." —Cheyenne Stanley

Get it from Amazon for $11.39+ (available in five sizes and 11 colors).

Oh! It also comes with a backpack clip, so you can clip it to your backpack/luggage and avoid taking up precious carry-on space.

Promising review: "I ordered two of these and my daughter and I both use them numerous times while flying recently. They compact nicely, have a loop that can go through the handle of a carry-on, and are the perfect size for snuggling up and sleeping on the airplane. It is lightweight, and I will not fly again without it!" —SweetMama

Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in eight colors).

You can connect up to two pairs of earbuds at a time, and it has 16+ hours of battery life for extra-long flights. 

Twelve South is a husband and wife-owned biz based in Charleston, South Carolina that specializes in designing accessories inspired by and made for Apple products since 2009.

Promising review: "I bought this for my Bose headphones because we fly a lot, and I got tired of being attached by wires. It worked perfectly during my Delta flight to and from the Caribbean. Easy to set up, just follow the simple instructions in the little booklet. Plugs right into the usual earphone jack. Easy volume controls; I love that I don’t have to keep touching the entertainment screen. Just don’t forget to unplug it when you get off the plane. It’s small and possibly easy to overlook. Comes with a cute drawstring carry bag. It’s small enough so that I can store it right in my headphone case. Highly recommend." —Robin U

Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in five styles and 11 colors).

Multitasky is a BIPOC woman-owned and -run small biz that specializes in products that are both functional and cute. 

Promising review: "What can I say? 😍 I’m obsessed with Multitasky’s blush pink collection! This Flyport is one of my faves — I always need more ports to charge all my devices, from my phone to my watch, to my power bank, to my AirPods. It's so convenient and cute!! Perfect for travels too, because hotels never have enough USB ports!" —Ginger D.

Get it from Multitasky for $25 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "These are fabulous for travel — they charge three devices from just one USB port, especially helpful when frequenting hotel rooms. The first one is now permanently stationed bedside to help clean up the clutter, and this will go into my briefcase for future excursions. Compact, and effective!" —see2xu

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four colors and in a bundle with a travel case). 

JetBag is a small biz that makes bags to protect things like wine and other fragile items. It's designed with absorbent padding on the inside, so in the event that the bottle breaks, it won't get everywhere in your luggage. 

Promising review: "I love these bags. I frequently travel overseas and always want to bring back olive oil, wine, or similar items. These bags are perfect for protecting my finds, and I am comfortable that they will absorb the liquid if it does get broken. My husband actually put a bottle of cracked-open wine in the bag to test it, laid the bag on its side, and it absorbed the liquid!" —JHN

Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99. 

I took this with me to Colombia a few weeks ago, and not only did it make me look like an ethereal, glowy siren, it also seriously protected the heck outta me from the sun's harsh rays. It was extremelyyyy hot in Cartagena, and every single one of my friends burned... Except meeeee, tehehe. Plus, since it looks so pretty on skin, I was sure to reapply every few hours to keep the glow at max. I can't wait to use this all summer. Call this sunscreen Hannah Montana, cuz it seriously delivers the best of both worlds.

Promising review: "We're gearing up for an exciting summer vacation and aim to elevate our photography game. I can hardly contain my excitement about the TTQ Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen — it has transformed how I film with my back camera. With this ingenious device, I can perfectly frame myself, ensuring that every shot captures the moment beautifully. My family absolutely loves the selfie monitor's vibrant effects, making it a must-have for our TikTok and YouTube creations. The magnetic attachment is firm and secure, providing peace of mind as we capture spontaneous memories. The crystal clear display delivers a stunning 4K 30fps preview that allows us to see every detail. It pairs effortlessly with my iPhone and Android through Bluetooth, creating a seamless filming experience. Plus, the handy remote that comes with it is a game changer, letting me start and stop recordings with just a button — no more fumbling with the phone!" —Tity

Promising review: "I travel a lot, and when it's time to pack my toiletries, makeup, etc., they're always just thrown into a small cosmetic bag. Thank God I found this vanity kit! It literally holds everything, and everything is visible inside, which is amazing. The jewelry compartment is a GAME CHANGER — kudos to whoever thought of this! Now nothing gets tangled in my bag!" —Sasha T.

Get it from Caraa for $90+ (originally $180; available in three colors).

Promising review: "A friend recommended this to me as a vital travel companion, now that I've returned to frequent flying. I initially thought of it as a novelty, but now that I've used it, it's a necessity. It keeps the workspace clear for my laptop, but it also organizes all the little pieces that can become so annoying to keep up with — glasses, earphones, etc. It got my seatmate's immediate attention, as well as a few other folks nearby. I suspect they'll have one soon. Watch for one soon in a window near you!" —Timothy G. Wolfe

Try to avoid keeping it in a warm place, as the lotion bursts may melt and clump together.

Promising review: "OK, but I love these? They smell so good, and they're so convenient. I was worried they'd be like, gummy or leave a weird skin or something, but that's not a problem at all! The whole cute little lotion pops into the skin. I've found they're the perfect size to get my hands and up to my elbows when I'm hecka scaly, and all the way up to the shoulders when I'm less dry. And there's no residue! No greasy feeling! Just soft, hydrated, and awesome. If they come out with more scents besides this and lavender, I'm buying them for sure. And less chance of spilling in a bag and ruining things!!" —AllyBelle

Get it from Amazon for $7.47 (available in two scents).

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