Planning a weekend escape or end-of-summer getaway? The right travel accessories can make all the difference. From misplaced luggage to overpacking, most travel frustrations can be avoided with a few smart essentials.
In this guide, you’ll discover the best accessories for short trips, how to stay organised, and which personalised pieces make travel smoother and more stylish. Let’s make your next adventure effortless, organised and stress-free.
- The right accessories make travel easier
- Common travel challenges
- Top travel accessories for a stress-free trip
- Tips for packing light and staying organised
Why the Right Travel Accessories Make Your Trip Easier
When you have the right travel accessories, such as bags, wallets, luggage tags, and organisers, you’ll be carefree. The idea of a holiday or weekend escape is to enjoy yourself, so you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure a stress-free journey, especially during last-minute and short getaways. Curated and carefully selected travel accessories help guarantee your trip runs smoothly.
Common Travel Challenges to Plan For
It’s important to be aware of common travel challenges so you can avoid or mitigate them. One common challenge is misplaced luggage, which is why it’s wise to fix luggage tags on all your bags. Disorganised carry-on bags also present a problem, so choose a bag with enough pockets and compartments to keep everything in place. Bulky wallets are uncomfortable and more prone to loss, so having the right wallet is also essential.
Top Travel Accessories for a Stress-Free Trip
Here is a curated list of essential travel accessories for summer getaways and weekend adventures. You’ll also find links to popular products you can personalise with monogramming or embossing for that extra special touch.
Personalised Travel Bags
You can personalise travel bags with your initials for easy identification. While you’ll want to travel in style, aesthetics is only one of several things you should look for in a travel bag. Always buy quality bags that are durable and can handle the rigours of travel. Here are some examples:
A sporty, durable backpack designed for movement. Multiple compartments keep your essentials neatly organised, while the streamlined shape makes it ideal for quick weekend escapes and hands-free exploring. |
Your go-anywhere weekender. Spacious, structured and stylish, this duffle offers plenty of room for clothing, shoes and travel essentials. A perfect all-rounder for overnight stays, road trips and carry-on luggage. |
A versatile, travel-ready backpack made for comfort and convenience. With its practical size and sturdy build, it's an excellent choice for carry-on travellers or minimal packers who prefer smart organisation. |
Lightweight, roomy and durable — ideal for travellers who need a bit more space. This nylon holdall is perfect for gym-to-getaway packing or for weekends when you need to bring “just in case” extras. |
Luggage Tags
Quality, durable luggage tags make for quick identification of your bags when searching for them on airport carousels or at busy bus stations. It’s a good idea to fit all your luggage, no matter the size, with stylish and practical luggage tags containing your name, phone number, and other important details.
Travel Wallets
If you plan on travelling regularly, it’s helpful to have a wallet designed especially with travel in mind. The ideal wallet will allow you to organise your boarding passes, passports, and currency in one place. Here are some great examples of travel wallets:
Your all-in-one travel organiser. This spacious wallet holds up to six passports, boarding passes and important documents — making family travel smoother, safer and far more organised. |
A sleek, durable long wallet designed to keep your travel essentials secure and easy to access. Perfect for passports, currency and boarding passes — all held in one elegant place. |
The Family Travel Wallet
Mon Purse Pebbled Travel Wallet
Organisers for Makeup, Tech & Essentials
Organisers are an essential piece of travel kit, keeping everything neat and readily accessible. Organise your makeup, tech cables, toiletries, and more while avoiding clutter in your luggage. Take a look at these organisers:
Say goodbye to tangled cables. This compact organiser keeps chargers, cords and small tech accessories tidy and easy to find, whether you’re flying, driving or sightseeing. |
Crafted from premium Saffiano leather, this dual-compartment cosmetics case protects your makeup while keeping everything beautifully organised. |
A chic and functional makeup companion designed to keep your beauty essentials safe, clean and effortlessly accessible on the go. |
A stylish mix of leather + clear panels, perfect for showing off your makeup collection while keeping items protected and immediately visible. |
The Tech Case
Make Me Blush Cosmetics Case
The Brush It Off Cosmetics Case
See Right Through Me Cosmetic Case
Consider choosing compact and lightweight travel items that don’t skimp on quality. Add a unique touch to all your travel accessories with personalised blind embossing or monogramming.
Tips for Packing Light and Staying Organised
Organisation is the key to safe and stress-free travel. To ensure you can fit everything inside your bag, consider rolling up your clothing to save space. You can also use packing cubes for better organisation and to keep things in place while in transit. Before your departure date, list what you want or need to take. This list ensures you don’t forget anything and helps avoid overpacking. Add things to the list like the clothing and shoes you’ll need, toiletries, travel documents, phone chargers and so forth. Opt for versatile travel accessories such as travel bags that double as day packs, or crossbody wallets that also work well for sightseeing. Choosing versatile accessories means you won’t need to take as much luggage or accessories with you on your trip.
Personalised Travel Accessories from Olivia & Co.
At Olivia & Co, we have a broad selection of high-quality travel goods and accessories. There are many stylish and practical options to choose from and you can personalise each item with monogramming or blind embossing. Contact us today if you need assistance or have any questions.