As the summer of 2024 approaches, it’s time to start planning your adventures and packing your bags with the ultimate travel essentials. From innovative gadgets to stylish accessories, we’ve curated a list of must-have items to elevate your summer getaways.
Polar Ignite 3: Fitness and Wellness on Your Wrist
Polar’s Ignite 3 (£289) is a game-changing fitness and wellness watch designed to help you live in sync with your body’s natural circadian rhythm. At its core is the innovative new SleepWise™ feature, which analyses your sleep amount, quality, and timing against your internal rhythm and individual needs. Each morning, it presents a detailed forecast of your daytime alertness levels, highlighting the optimal times for focused activities or rest.
But the Ignite 3 is far more than just a sleep tracker. It’s packed with powerful training tools that Polar users have come to love, like the FitSpark® on-demand workout guide tailored to your current condition. The new in-training Voice Guidance offers real-time feedback and metrics through headphones so you can stay focused during exercise.
The sleek design features a vivid AMOLED touchscreen display that’s easy to read indoors and out, protected by a curved Gorilla Glass lens. Customisable quick-access widgets let you personalise the watch face with the information and style that matter most.
Despite its compact size, the Ignite 3 is a powerhouse under the hood. It has up to 2x faster processing speed than the previous generation for smooth performance. The flat-back design allows closer skin contact for Polar’s best-in-class wrist-based heart rate tracking using Precision Prime™ sensor fusion technology.
It also packs dual-frequency GPS for precise outdoor activity tracking with less interference. And with an incredible battery life of up to 5 days on a single charge, you can track activity, heart rate, and sleep 24/7 without constant recharging.
From the innovative SleepWise™ sleep analysis to the robust fitness features and stylish, high-performance design, the Polar Ignite 3 is an elegant solution for those seeking personalised guidance to find their optimal mind-body rhythm.
Monos Carry-On Pro: Stylish and Functional Travel Companion
For stylish and functional carry-on luggage, the Monos Carry-On Pro (£295) is an excellent choice. This premium suitcase combines an aerospace-grade German polycarbonate shell with a minimalist design available in sophisticated colours. Its standout features include effortless maneuverability with a telescopic handle and smooth wheels, plus a thoughtful interior layout with compression pads and compartments to keep belongings organised. The Carry-On Pro offers peace of mind with a TSA-approved lock and water-resistant exterior. With a 35L capacity that’s compliant with most airline restrictions, it’s versatile for short or long trips. The sleek design, premium construction, and convenient size make the Monos Carry-On Pro a worthy investment for frequent travellers seeking style, durability and convenience in one carry-on.
BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Move: Hands-Free Exploration
For parents with an active lifestyle, the BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Move (£144.90) is an essential companion. Designed with convenience and comfort in mind, this lightweight mesh carrier allows you to explore hands-free while keeping your baby close and safe where they are happiest – right next to your heart.
The Move carrier offers great carrying comfort with an easy-to-use design featuring three carrying positions: inward-facing, outward-facing, and back carry. This versatility ensures you can adjust to your baby’s needs and your own preferences throughout different stages.
What truly sets the Move apart is its ergonomic construction. It provides proper support for your baby’s back, legs, and hips, allowing for healthy hip and spine development from 0-15 months (3.5-15kg, 21-33 inches). The adjustable design grows with your child, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
Made from a breathable mesh material, the Move keeps both you and your little one cool and comfortable, even during warm weather adventures. Its lightweight nature also makes it the ideal hands-free carrier for travel, allowing you to navigate airports and new surroundings with ease.
Whether you’re going for a walk, running errands, or embarking on a new adventure, the BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Move enables an active lifestyle while providing your baby with the safety, comfort, and closeness they crave. It’s the perfect parenting co-pilot.
Ostrichpillow: Rest Anytime, Anywhere
Ostrichpillow’s ergonomically designed products are the ultimate travel companions for those seeking rest and relaxation on the go. The Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow (£55) provides superior neck support, while the Light Versatile Pillow (£39) offers versatile comfort. The Eye Mask (£39) ensures undisturbed sleep, and the Bamboo Compression Socks (£25) improve circulation.
Bio-Kult: Gut Health on the Go
Bio-Kult (£8.99) is the UK’s No.1 live bacteria supplement, providing a powerful probiotic ally to safeguard gut health while travelling. Its unique multi-strain formula helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome and supports immunity.
Traveller’s diarrhoea is common, affecting 34.4% of travellers in a 2010 study, and is often caused by exposure to new bacteria strains the body lacks antibodies for. Bio-Kult can help prevent these digestive issues by introducing beneficial bacteria before travel to balance the gut microflora and crowd out harmful bacteria.
To get maximum benefit, start taking Bio-Kult two weeks before your trip to build up good bacteria levels. It continues to support gut and immune health during and after travel by replenishing beneficial bacteria depleted by illness, antibiotics or dietary changes. This helps the gut recover faster while protecting against dehydration from diarrhoea.
Whether exploring new cuisines or just avoiding traveler’s tummy, Bio-Kult is an essential travel companion for maintaining optimal digestive health every step of the journey.
Smile Makers: Spice Up Your Holiday
Smile Makers, the world’s leading sexual wellness brand, offers discreet and travel-friendly products to add excitement to your summer getaways. The Surfer bullet vibrator is the perfect travel companion – pocket-sized, super silent, waterproof, and featuring a travel lock for safe carry-on. The Firefighter vibrator is another exciting option to enjoy solo or with your partner on your next trip.
For a luxurious experience, pack Smile Makers’ Generous Gel Lubricant, which meets TSA’s 100ml liquid requirement while looking chic and easy to pack. Vacation by name, vacation by purpose – these products ensure your holiday is truly unforgettable while remaining discreet.
All of Smile Makers’ recently updated rechargeable items have travel locks, making them convenient and secure for travel. As pioneers normalising sexual wellness in mainstream retailers like Sephora and Urban Outfitters, their products allow you to spice up solo or partner play while on vacation.
Didofy Aster 2: The Ultimate Compact Pushchair
Travelling with a baby just got easier with the didofy Aster 2 pushchair. Its MagicFold technology and ultra-lightweight design make it a breeze to navigate airports and city streets. With premium fabrics, built-in ventilation, and a smooth ride, this pushchair prioritises both comfort and safety. From birth to 22kg, the Aster 2 is the best compact fold pushchair on the market at £199.99, available as a 2-in-1 bundle with a carrycot.
Naked Sundays Glow Mist: Sun-Kissed Radiance To-Go
Protect your skin from harmful UV rays while achieving a radiant, sun-kissed glow with the Naked Sundays SPF 50 Hydrating Glow Mist (£24). This innovative product combines broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection with a hydrating, tinted formula that imparts a natural-looking, buildable bronzed glow.
The ultra-fine mist ensures even, streak-free application, making it easy to top up your sun protection throughout the day without disrupting your makeup. The lightweight, non-greasy formula is infused with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to hydrate and nourish your skin.
Ideal for all skin tones, the Hydrating Glow Mist is a must-have for summer travel, providing both sun protection and a radiant complexion in one convenient product. Its compact size and TSA-friendly packaging make it perfect for your carry-on, ensuring you can maintain your sun-safe glow no matter your destination.
Sonic Spa Pro: Elevate Your Oral Hygiene
Maintain your oral hygiene routine while on the road with the Sonic Spa Pro. This compact and powerful device uses cutting-edge technologies to clean aligners, retainers, toothbrush heads, and more. Crafted with recycled plastics and battery-free, it’s the ultimate travel essential at £69 for health-conscious globetrotters.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or quality family time, these summer travel essentials will elevate your experiences and create lasting memories. Pack your bags and embark on your next journey with confidence and style.
Crayola Creativity on the Go
For mess-free fun and creativity during long journeys, Crayola has you covered with their Colour Wonder colouring books (£7.75) and innovative Colour Pops 3D art sets. The Colour Wonder books allow kids to colour beloved characters like Barbie, Peppa Pig, and Paw Patrol using invisible ink that only appears on the special paper – no stains on clothing or furniture!
Taking colouring to the next level, Colour Pops lets kids aged 6+ colour posters and then assemble the 3D parts to watch their creations come alive. Available in Dinosaur and Mystical themes, these sets spark imagination as children display their 3D masterpieces or invent new stories around them. Both Colour Wonder and Colour Pops offer exciting, mess-free creativity that will keep little ones entertained on trips.
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