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With the spring season officially a month away, we can't help but imagine the long-awaited days of vacation and sunshine. To truly get in the spirit, we tapped Shop TODAY contributor Melissa Garcia to share her top beauty, tech and organizing essentials that you should absolutely make room for in your suitcase. Think: bestselling SPF, a smart glasses case and so much more. Check out our hottest (although it may not feel like it) travel finds below! (Plus, an exclusive deal just for you!)
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| Just add water to these mini cleansing “melts” and watch them immediately dissolve into a rich lather that can gently remove dirt and oil, per the brand. “What’s great about this is if you’re traveling, you don’t have to worry about it spilling!” raves Garcia. |
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No one enjoys lugging around a bulky, soaking-wet umbrella. Garcia loves this Shop TODAY award winner because it “basically fits in the palm of your hand.” The best part? It comes with a carrying case, so you don’t have to worry about it dripping everywhere. |
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Don’t let your toothbrush gather bacteria at the bottom of your toiletry bag. Instead, use this gadget to cover and sanitize your bristles. It's USB rechargeable, can kill up to 99% of germs (says the brand) and comes in three colors, which Garcia says is great for color-coding for couples and families. |
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No one wants to sport a vacation sunburn. Now you can shop three types of SPF from a TODAY host-favorite skin care brand. This kit from Supergoop! includes travel-sized versions of its bestselling sunscreens that can be used on your body and face — and even give a glowy finish.
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“I am the type of girl that's always struggling to fit everything into my luggage. I’m forever sitting on my bag and trying to close it,” says Garcia. Her recommendation? This vacuum bag and portable pump set. One Shop TODAY producer who tried them said it helped her pack double the amount of clothes in her luggage than normal. |
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“I’m one of those people that’s forever using this,” says Garcia, referring to Miss Mouth's bestselling stain-removing pen. She recommends popping one of these in your bag before traveling for when a surprise spill strikes, and you need to tackle messes at a moment’s notice. |
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One of Garcia's biggest fears: losing her passport. This smart holder can help make traveling less stressful, thanks to its built-in AirTag slot and RFID blocking technology. It also comes with a metal pen and features multiple slots for holding cash, credit cards and SIM cards. |
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Garcia admits that she and her daughter recently fought over who got to claim this clever pouch. "It's my pet peeve when I travel and can't find anything in my makeup bag," she says, which is why she loves this lay-flat option that shows all of your essentials at once. We even scored an exclusive 20% off sitewide deal when you use the code TODAY through July 31. |
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We’re not sure what’s worse: losing your expensive prescription lenses or your favorite designer shades. This trackable glasses case can help you avoid both scary scenarios, thanks to its Bluetooth technology that sends out an alert whenever you leave it behind. |
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There’s a lot to love about this backpack, from its luggage-like design to its impressive amount of storage. However, editorial operations manager Jillian Ortiz says not to overlook its durability. Over the last six years, she’s admitted to shoving hers in overhead bins, under seats and “tossed with reckless abandon into the backseat of my car” — and it's still in great condition.
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You won't have to worry about misplacing or having the wrong charging cord on your next road trip. This portable car charger comes with two retractable cords and two ports, allowing you to power up four devices at once. |
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Compression socks are a great option for long flights and road trips, says Garcia. This Travel Gear Awards winner comes in a pack of three and is designed to help improve circulation and oxygen flow in your legs, ultimately reducing swelling and fatigue, per the brand. |
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Shop products to tackle messy countertops, lift stubborn stains and more. |
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| This is your sign to clean your makeup brushes. |
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Plus, discounts on power banks, makeup brush cleaners and more. |
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| Plus, we rounded up a handful of treatments that could help. |
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Beauty expert Julee Wilson shares her favorite buzzy tools worth investing in. |
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