AVENTURIST IT’S IN THE BAG The Weekender bag ($450), Rothy’s, rothys.com Grab Rothy’s Weekender, and you’ll kiss your old wheel-aboard goodbye. With three spacious compartments, this bag keeps your stuff organized and accessible. Sustainably crafted from knitted marine plastic (and fully machine-washable), it’s roomy and tough enough to handle any weekend jaunt you can dream up. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, senior editor
NOTEWORTHY Panama “Make it Happen” notebook ($79), Smythson, smythson.com Use this notebook for travel impressions and observations while on the go. Handcrafted in England using fine cross-grain leather, this notebook has 128 leaves of gilt-edged, pale blue featherweight paper and fits in a purse or pocket. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, associate editor
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RETRO REDUX Vortici-print small make-up bag ($400), Emilio Pucci, emiliopucci.com This small beauty case is an ideal accompaniment for every adventure. The water-resistant, retro Vortici print bag with leather zip pull and internal slip pocket makes carrying your products a pleasure. —A.W.R.
TRAVEL TALK Conversations cards ($9), Table Topics, tabletopics.com When WiFi fails or batteries burn out, go back to the basics with these convo cards that are sure to get your travel companions talking IRL. They’re filled with questions, but the one you won’t hear is, “Are we there yet?” —K.D.L. FUNCTIONAL FASHION Limited-edition scarf ($230), Margherita Missoni for The Luxury Collection, luxurycollectionstore.com Every jet-setter appreciates the versatility of a chic, oversized scarf that can double as a sarong, cover-up, or wrap on chilly evenings. Margherita Missoni designed the ultimate scarf after her travels in India, where she was inspired by the spices, colors, and artisan culture of the subcontinent. Aside from the design and lightweight fabric, I love the philanthropic aspect: Proceeds are donated to Collective Good Foundation for pandemic relief in India. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief 34
FRESHEN UP All-day beauty water ($30), Elaluz, elaluz.com I’m always sure to pack a travelsize face mist in my carry-on to help keep my skin hydrated and fresh. A quick spritz provides the instant boost I need to stay glowing for even the longest travel days. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor
SMOOTH SNOOZING Silk pillowcases ($75), Grace Eleyae, graceeleyae.com Beauty rest doesn’t have to take a vacation just because you do. Keep hair frizz-free and skin moisturized with luxurious 100 percent silk pillowcases, like these from Grace Eleyae. Roll them into the travel bag, toss them into your carry-on, and hit the road! —Abigail Duffy, web editor
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