My Must-Have Travel Essentials
Packing Cubes // Glow Screen // Power Bank // Sunglasses // Toiletries Kit // Linen Pants // Gizeh Sandal // Kindle // Backpack // Sun Visor // TSA Pre-Check
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My family and I just returned from traveling to Charleston, South Carolina, for a week-long vacation. We had an absolute blast strolling through downtown Charleston and hitting up lots of cute boutiques and restaurants.
We also enjoyed some fun in the sun at the beach. I love that you can have such a great beach vacation in Charleston and still have tons to do and see on dry land as well.
To ensure a comfortable and relaxing trip, I made sure my packing list was full of essentials so I wouldn’t pack 7 bathing suits and no sunscreen. Here’s a list of travel essentials that were must-haves for my trip!
Tote Bag: A tote bag is perfect for carrying essentials while exploring the city and hitting the beach. The Soft Utility Square Backpack from Universal Standard is a popular, stylish and durable option.
Sun Visor: A sun visor is essential for protecting your face and staying cool in the Charleston heat. The FURTALK Sun Visor is a fashionable and functional option because you can pull your hair in a ponytail and still keep the sun off your face. Plus, it’s adorable!
Sunnies: Protect your eyes from the sun while adding a stylish touch to any outfit. The SOJOS Small Round Polarized Sunglasses is a popular option that comes in various colors and designs.
Sunscreen: Are you sick of talking about sun protection yet? Good, me neither! The Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen is a best-seller on Amazon and is sweatproof and waterproof. I also love SuperGoop Glow Screen as a primer as extra protection for my face!
Lightweight Linen Pants: Linen pants are a vacation must-pack for me. Not only are they great swim cover-ups (they dry super quick, and the wide legs are a cinch to step into wet), but they can easily be dressed up if you want to grab dinner before going back to your hotel for the night.
Packing Cubes: At first, packing cubes seems unnecessary, but after you use them once, you’ll never go back! BAGAIL 8 Set Packing Cubes Luggage Packing Organizers keep everything in your luggage tidy and easy to find. So if you get to your hotel and immediately want to jump in the pool, you’ll be able to find your bathing suit immediately!
Travel-sized Toiletries: My family is a “carry-on only” crew, so bringing full-size toiletries won’t cut it. The Morfone 16-Pack Travel Bottles Set is a top-rated option that comes with squeezable silicone bottles that are leak-proof and easy to fill. Plus, this kit comes with labels so you can refill them as they run out, not forgetting what they are in between trips.
Birkenstock Gizeh Sandals: These sandals are a must-pack for me. Not only are they extremely comfortable (I can seriously walk in them all day long) they also go with almost any outfit I own. They can easily be dressed up or down and if I could only bring one pair of shoes on vacation, it would be these.
TSA Pre-Check: TSA Pre-Check is amazing! It allows you to breeze through airport security by keeping on shoes, light jackets, and belts and not having to remove your laptop or liquids from your bag. It’s perfect for frequent flyers and is available at over 200 airports in the United States. The application process is easy, costing $85 for five years of membership. It’s an incredible time saver, making your airport experience quicker, smoother, and stress-free. Once you have it, you won’t want to travel without it.
Power Bank: Keeping your phone charged during a long day of exploring is crucial. You will hit low-battery mode before lunch if you take as many videos and pictures as I do. That’s why the Anker PowerCore Slim 10K Portable Charger is a must-buy. It’s lightweight and provides fast charging for your devices.
Kindle: There’s nothing like finishing a whole book on vacation. I read _________ when we were in Charleston, and it was so good! I love my Kindle because I can pack as many books as possible in one little device. That way, if I start reading a total snoozefest, I can jump into something else with zero regrets.
These best-selling travel essentials will help ensure you have a comfortable and stress-free vacation in Charleston, South Carolina. Remember to pack smart and enjoy exploring all the sights and sounds this vibrant city offers.
