If you’re anything like us, then you’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest products to improve your travel experiences. This holiday season, we’re tapping into the experts at Cadence HQ to get the low-down on the best travel gear out there. Whether it’s to perfect your packing game, improve your in-flight experience, help you navigate the airport, rental car, or hotel, or just add a little extra lux to your life on the road, we’ve got you covered! Read on below for a list of our favorites, and the stories behind the products we can’t live without. Happy Shopping!
$90, 1 oz
The groundbreaking serum is formulated with 21 potent plant extracts—including Turmeric, known for its exceptional anti-aging properties—to address all visible signs of skin aging. “I love this because it smooths and hydrates my face after flying!”
Elisa Pak, VP of Sales & Marketing
$169
“My travel jewelry case has been a life-saver…now I never have to deal with tangled necklaces and earrings!” This one from Mark & Graham features divided compartments for your bigger and smaller items.
Kelley McLain, Leisure Advisor
$50
“This mask is cool, soft & its wraparound design means no elastic to squeeze the back of your head. It’s ridiculously comfortable. The best part may be the fact that it’s both silk AND washable, meaning you get a luxury product that you don’t have to be precious with. Sizes & colors available for both men & women.”
John Knob, Sr. Director of Culture
$45
“It is so hard to stay hydrated on the road because I can never find enough water bottles in hotels. Now, I pack this, fill it up with ice from the hallway ice machine and water and I can stay hydrated all day!”
Anna Sullivan, Operations Manager
$68
Made for the traveler who prefers to take their entire routine with them, no one should have to compromise their skincare regimen, keeping every last essential organized and hanging at your fingertips! “The best of the best!”
Nina Barzyk, Digital Marketing Manager
$120
“Combining a steamer and iron into one product, The Nori Press was a game changer for travel -it’s genius! Less than 1.5lbs, it doesn’t add weight to your luggage, and it has never been faster or easier to look great on the go.”
Jill Buss, Account Director, Host Agency
$98
“I love these for traveling! They are breathable and super comfortable for long walks through the airport and to wear on the plane. And I love that they are made with responsibly sourced eucalyptus tree fiber as well.”
A Cadence Team Favorite!
$63
7 travel-sized essentials to cleanse and moisturize hands, maintain optimum hydration for the skin, and ensure oral hygiene. “I fell in love with Aesop’s products years ago and I’ve never looked back. This travel set is a great intro to the brand’s line of classics, and they’ll surely thank you for such an elegant gift.”
John Knob, Sr. Director of Culture
“For longer flights these packable, soft, and very warm quilted blankets are just the thing to beat the chill on the airplane. Even better around a fire or out on an excursion! They are available in 1-person, 2-person, or junior sizes, and come in so many beautiful colors and patterns - the hardest part will be deciding on which design to choose!”
John Knob, Sr. Director of Culture
“This is my go-to carry-on and adventure backpack. It's durable, stylish and packed with features like a laptop & tablet sleeve, camera cube (optional), water bottle pocket, luggage pass-through and tons of pockets, including a hidden passport pocket. The expandable rolltop opening allows you to adjust storage space depending on your trip needs as well.”
Mike Cando, Account Manager, Business Travel
$95
“My ultimate travel accessory. It keeps my important documents and items handy, so I’m not digging through my bag all day. Because of it’s small size, I’ll throw into my personal bag before boarding to avoid additional fees. When on-the-go or traveling with little ones, it helps me keep my essentials close.”
Karen Campbell, Marketing Content Manager
$14 and up
“I never travel without them! The sizes are all within TSA regulations (which is good if you are a carry-on gal like me) and are much easier to put your liquids in and get them out. The other cool thing is they are made 100% from recycled plastic so you are helping the planet by buying them and also not buying single use plastic for travel size containers when you do travel. Pretty awesome!”
Kelley McLain, Leisure Advisor
$68
“This is my favorite travel purse - that I also use everyday! It has easy-access compartments to keep even your smallest essentials close at hand, and a wide opening so you can quickly grab your passport, wallet, phone, etc. without having to dig through a bunch of pockets.”
Megan Miele, Account Manager, Business Travel
$55
“A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to travel, this luggage tag is made from soft pebbled leather in a beautiful array of colors. There is something about a monogrammed luggage tag and passport holder that really ties your travel look together!”
Chelsea Petre, Director of Marketing
$378
“The perfect carry-on bag! It has a trolley sleeve so you can slide it over your suitcase handle, a spot for your laptop, a pocket for your shoes (perfect for switching between heels and flats on the go!) and ample storage space.”
Chelsea Petre, Director of Marketing
$315
“After being a loyal AWAY owner for several years, I thought I’d try out their competitor – Monos. While I sacrificed AWAY’s portable charger (which airlines have you remove before boarding anyways), I gained more pockets and a sleeve for my laptop! Much easier to get in and out than my carry-on bag – and less weight!”
Karen Campbell, Marketing Content Manager
$65
“The perfect gift for literally anyone who owns a suitcase. They keep my clothes organized and neat in my suitcase, while maximizing the available space. Also makes it easy to keep clean clothes separate from dirty clothes”
Ashley Cartier, Event Technology Manager
$69
“I keep a valet tray on my nightstand at home, so when I’m on the road I like to bring one with me as well. This one folds flat making it easy to slip into any bag almost unnoticed. When travelling, it becomes a great place to throw your watch, your wallet, your room key, etc., while in your room. Those little bits of organizing go a long way to helping me stay sane away from home.”
John Knob, Sr. Director of Culture
$149.95
“This 3-in-1 travel charger is a game-changer - not only does it charge my Apple watch, iphone, and airpods all at once, but it folds up into a compact size. Now I no longer have to pack 3 separate charging cords that inevitably get tangled in my bag!”
Chelsea Petre, Director of Marketing
$18
“I love this because anything that can help me be hands-free is a plus! It makes catching up on shows or movies that much easier, and over 8,000 Five Star rating on Amazon prove it works!”
Gloria Mosely, Business Development Manager
$55
”AirFly Pro lets me use my AirPods (or other wireless headphones) with in-flight entertainment or and other situations where there's a wired jack and no Bluetooth connectivity. Simply plug AirFly Pro into the headphone jack to watch or listen! And you can share it with others as well, to watch together. It’s genius!”
Nina Barzyk, Digital Marketing Manager
$30
“I can’t travel without a portable white noise machine. They help me fall asleep and block out noises of people walking through the hallways at night (or early morning) when staying in a hotel room. I also bring the rechargeable one on camping trips.”
Halsey Resing, Sr. Sourcing Specialist
$99
“Despite being so small, it sounds amazing and can fill a room easily, much better than the tinny sounding alarm clock speakers in most hotel rooms. It also travels really well because of its size.”
Dana Valdez, Advisor Support Specialist
From $249
“There’s no replacing a quality set of noise-cancelling headphones for blocking out whatever life sends my way. They help me to drown out crying babies and loud talkers 😊. And the AirPods are so convenient to use for work and play too, seamlessly jumping from Zoom calls to podcasts with ease, and connecting to my devices easily and quickly. Worth the splurge!”
Elisa Pak, VP of Sales & Marketing
$45/30 ct
“We all know how air travel dehydrates. These tiny, packable electrolyte drink mixes blend easily with water and taste great. You’ll notice the difference from the moment you try it, and likely never go back to a routine without them.”
John Knob, Sr. Director of Culture
$26 - $72
“My skin gets very dry while in the air. Applying this under your sleep mask gives you super hydrated skin by the time you land! It is also great for sensitive skin.”
Gloria Mosely, Business Development Manager
$60
A versatile, wonderfully comfortable travel pillow that features a compressible memory-foam core and a soft, stretchy cover that's both removable and washable. “This neck pillow saves me from starting my trip off with a kink in the neck - I can’t travel without it and could not recommend it more!”
Isabela Herrera, Advisor Support Specialist
$98 and up
“These joggers are always part of my go-to travel outfit. They are comfortable for even a long-haul flight, they have pockets to keep your items close at hand, and come in so many colors, lengths, and are available for both men and women.”
Megan Miele, Account Manager, Business Travel
$75
“This scarf can be used as a blanket on the plane and also functions as a pretty wrap for an evening event!
In other words, it’s PERFECT.”
Halsey Resing, Sr. Sourcing Manager
$22
“For long haul flights, I never go without one. Planes are not made for short people and often my feet don’t comfortably touch the floor. It improves circulation, helps prevent lower back pain and stiffness by allowing me to comfortably reposition & even stretch by fully extending my legs.”
Karen Campbell, Marketing Content Manager
Our fabulous CEO & Founder (and perhaps the most traveled out of the entire Cadence crew) takes us on a tour of her carry on, sharing the inside scoop (literally) of her top 3 “must haves” while on the road.
Hand Cream. “I love having hand cream, as my hands get dry when traveling. I have it in my hand carry at all times!”
Cadence Pick: Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, $22 for 2.5oz
Lavender essential oil. “It’s calming and nice to put on your temples or a pillow when traveling, on long plane rides, or in and out of different hotels.”
Cadence Pick: doTERRA Lavender Oil, $37 for 15ml
Snacks. “Of course! You never know when you will be delayed, and having little bags of nuts keeps me from being hangry when waking in the middle of the night in different time zone.”
Cadence Pick: Whole Foods 365 Cape Cod Trail Mix, $6+ for 14oz
Wendy in our HQ at 7701 Herschel Ave, La Jolla CA
$22 - $38
“Wearing sunscreen while traveling is essential. I never go anywhere without this. While they have a matte version, I love the tinted version for an extra glow on those no make-up days or for application throughout the afternoon. The size is TSA friendly and a little goes a long way!”
Karen Campbell, Marketing Content Manager
$26 + up
“Not only are these hand sanitizers compact enough to fit in your pocket or take up minimal space in your carry-on, they are natural, and refillable!”
Chelsea Petre, Director of Marketing
“Artifact Uprising creates beautiful products and uses recycled and reclaimed materials. Their photo books are the perfect way to memorialize your trips!”
Chelsea Petre, Director of Marketing
$16
“This accessory is pretty versatile but I usually wear it as a low-profile scarf. It's UPF 50 rated and wicks sweat and moisture away so it's great for sun protection, but equally useful to wear in colder climates. It doesn't take up much space at all so it's an easy accessory to bring along on any trip.”
Mike Cando, Account Manager, Business Travel
$20
“These portable fans are so easy to pack, the battery lasts forever, and it is also a backup power bank and a flashlight! Perfect for traveling to warmer destinations or even to have on a stuffy plane. It comes in a variety of colors and the best part about it is the price!”
Sarah Curtis, Account Manager, M&I
$20
“They are the most comfortable socks in the world and so relaxing and cozy during a long flight or just to wear around your hotel room!”
Jennifer Kijewski, Account Manager, M&I
“I have used Flytographer on a trip to Paris and a trip to Hawaii. Having a professional photographer capture memories on your vacation is gold - say goodbye to blurry photos from a stranger!”
Chelsea Petre, Director of Marketing
$19/3ct
“These are soft earplugs that you insert about a half-hour before takeoff, then remove and reinsert about an hour before landing. They are absolute lifesavers for anyone who has problems with ear pressure during flights!”
Stephen Rykowski, Business Travel Technology Specialist