Travel Tuesday: Ready, Set, PACK!

by Marika Flatt and Paxton Kelly on February 23, 2015 in Travels,
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It’s almost summer and that means time to pack our bags for vacation. Here are some of our favorite items that we don’t want you to leave home without.

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You absolutely must have sunscreen in your travel bag! Suntegrity Skincare provides travel-size sun protection with an all-natural mineral sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 protection. Suntegrity is made from organic ingredients like Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Sunflower Oil and Green Tea Extract, and is also free from harsh chemicals. Even better, it’s TSA friendly!

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Let’s say you’re headed out on a picnic during a day of exploring, or going camping, or even want to take a drink by the hotel pool. Have a glass of wine on the go without the glass or the hassle of lugging around a bottle. Nuvino Wine offers single-serve pouches of wine from internationally celebrated wine regions. A Sauvignon Blanc from Chile, Chardonnay from South Africa, Malbec from Argentina and Red Blend from Australia make up the four wines offered and can be purchased as a four-pack. The pouches are easy to carry, unbreakable and best of all, require no corkscrew!

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Need some tunes on the beach, in the basket of your cruiser bike while you explore a new city, or in your rental house? On your next trip, travel with Secur Products‘ Solar Media Player and connect it to your smartphone or MP3 player and broadcast your music through the portable speakers. The Solar Media Player also acts as a charger for your phone. This way, you’ll have your tunes wherever you go!

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Do your travel plans call for a few dress up days and nights? If so, Kiyonna apparel has perfect pieces for looking your best while staying comfortable. Add a feminine touch to your outfit with a top that accentuates your curves and gives your neckline just the right amount of coverage. If you’re wanting to paint the town red on your night out, you can’t go wrong with the Stop and Stare Ruched Dress. Have everyone talking with this flirtatious number that gives your body that nice hourglass shape.

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Need to burn calories to offset those extra calories consumed on the trip? If you’re looking to keep up with your workout regime while traveling, TASC Performance apparel is the gear you want to pack. For men, the Bamboo+Merino Zip is made from an ultra lightweight fabric and fits like a second skin. This jacket is perfect for either a brisk workout or an outdoor hike, all while providing skin protection from the sun. For women, with the Advance Tank, you get the best of both worlds! It’s great for a vigorous workout or taking a walk around town.

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Are you tired of browsing through countless travel books to figure out where to take your next vacation? Deckopedia’s 50 Must-See Destinations: A Companion Guide to Your Travel Bucket List helps you narrow down your choices. This deck provides you with 50 must-see cities, sites and regions around the world, from the most buzzed about places to the world’s greatest hidden gems. The deck also includes traveling tips, recommended apps, travel tools and it’s so compact that you can take it with you on your trip and start planning the next one!

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No matter how jam packed your travel itinerary is, you can always make room for snacking! WOATS Oatsnack provides healthy, energy boosting snack packs made from old-fashioned oats, paired with various natural ingredients, to keep your body fueled. Their latest flavor, Jammin’ Strawberry Shortbread, combines juicy strawberries, buttery shortbread, and California almonds, leaving you energized and ready to take on the day. This flavor can be found at Target stores.

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When you’re on the go, the last thing you want weighing you down is your purse, where your wallet, makeup and compact tend to take refuge. Lighten your load with the new Dakota Vox Lighted Mascara, available at Beauty9.com. This long-lasting mascara combines two in one, providing both a lash lengthening mascara and a mirror for easy application. Also, with the press of a button, the top of the cap turns into an LED light, making it easier to apply on the go!

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You think sunscreen is the only product out there protecting you from the sun? Think again! The clothes you wear can also do the trick such as Coolibar: Sun Protective Clothing, made from UPF 50+ fabrics that block 98% of UVA/UVB rays. Ladies, protect your arms with the ZnO Cowl Neck Pullover made from highly breathable ZnO SUNTECT® cotton/viscose. Guys, pack your Rash Guard shirt that’s made from chlorine and saltwater resistant aqua SUNTECT® fabric, perfect for splashing around in the ocean with your kids!

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It never fails, your cell phone will run out of juice while you’re traveling around. Do you want your tech accessories to be just as stylish as the ones you wear? Then check out the trendiest external battery charger out there, the Apelpi! This sleek portable charger is perfect for when you’re on the go, providing battery power that lasts throughout the entire day, and doubles the battery life of any device you have. And it’s just the cutest little apple you’ve seen.