If you want to stock up on Amazon travel products or buy some gifts for someone who loves travel, Amazon are currently running their Spring Sale and it is worth checking it out this weekend as it finishes on 31st March.
We thought it would be good to re-post Michele’s article from the most recent Black Friday Amazon sale, with the current deals you can get.
It can be hard to know where to start with Amazon, so here are some suggestions for reductions on some of my favourite travel accessories.
Apple Airtag
If you want to buy some more or haven’t yet got round to buying some, I find them invaluable for travelling. With Apple announcing that you will be able to share your luggage’s location with airlines and the largest baggage tracing service in the world, you definitely need to buy some now.
You can use them for everything from handbags to checked luggage or even keys. They allow you to track the item via your phone or iPad and you can play a sound to find it as well. I found it useful when my luggage has been mislaid or to know whether it made the flight or not. Or as previously, find out I am standing at the wrong baggage carousel!
They are normally £28 each but Amazon has a pack of 4 for £89, a saving of 25% which you can find here.
Kindles and phone accessories
Up until a few years ago I was adamant that I wanted a real book to read, but with traveling so much I have become a Kindle convert. It means that I never run out of reading material and it takes up much less space in my bag, plus they are waterproof too now. The new model has a glare-free display, faster page turns, adjustable front light and long battery life and most importantly no ads.
The latest model is unfortunately not on sale at the moment, but is worth saving for a future sale.
If you like to use your phone to watch entertainment on the plane, you can often run out of room or find it uncomfortable looking down at the phone. This simple device makes it easy to position your phone in a variety of ways. It also folds up to a very small item for packing in your hand luggage.
I recently bought one and find it very easy to use. It is priced at only £8.48 which is 23% off.
Luggage
I have two different hand luggage cases depending on the type of trip.
First is this Level 8 carry-on case, which I love for its smart appearance, front pocket, and silent 4 wheels with yellow accents, so you can spot it easily. Inside, it has two separate packing compartments and lots of separate zipped pockets to keep things organized.
It currently has 24% off bringing it down to £143.99.
I also recently purchased this backpack that you can either carry or wheel which is perfect for bus gates and when there are stairs. It holds a huge amount and all the different pockets keep everything well organised.
There are two sizes, and the larger one (which I have) is reduced to £55.24, a 15% reduction and annoyingly less than I paid!
Travel toiletry storage
I never take full size toiletries with me as you are just lugging heavy bottles when you only need a small amount. I find that 100ml is more than enough for 2 full weeks for things like shampoo and conditioner.
Cult brand Kitsch has this great travel set reduced by to just
I also use a hanging toiletry bag so you don’t need to take everything out but can just hang it up in the bathroom. These are really handy for road trips and cruises as you can find everything easily without unpacking. The one I have is reduced by 15% to £16.99 and you can find it in several colours here.
If you like to take your electric toothbrush with you, this travel case will keep it clean and organised. It is priced at £7.64.
Charging
A multi country USB adaptor is an essential for me when I travel. I have two types, a cheaper lower powered one for everyday appliances and then a higher capacity one for my laptop.
For a basic one that covers USB A and C with two of each, this Bigfish one has 15 off bringing it down to
If you want something higher-powered for a laptop or fast charging, I have just traded up to this 65W one for the extra USB-C ports, as I’m finding that only having one on my current one is beginning to be limiting. It has two USB C and one A socket. You simply swap the actual plug head over, and you can obviously just take the ones that you need. It comes with UK, Europe, and US adaptors.
It is currently reduced by 33% to £29.99. You can find it here.
Eye masks and earphones/headphones
If you like to listen to something while you are sleeping or block out noise, it can be cumbersome to have both earbuds and a sleep mask, and, earbuds can be uncomfortable if you sleep on your side. There is now a new breed of eyemasks that combine earphones with a full sleep mask. 
I bought one of this brand during Prime Day and I am finding it a godsend when travelling. I am a fan of the Calm app and their sleep stories and music. With the eye mask, I can comfortably lie on my side and block out light completely as well as be able to listen to whatever I like to drown out any cabin (or hotel) noise. It would make a great gift for a traveller or someone who has trouble sleeping and perhaps want to listen to something and not disturb their partner.
You can also remove the earphone parts if you want to occasionally use it as an eye mask only or wash the mask.
The mask comes in a wide range of colours. You can find the full range here on Amazon.
If you are after noise-cancelling headphones, I recently replaced my very old Bose Quiet Comfort headphones with a new pair. If you don’t care about having a hard case, you can get a bargain with a pair for just £188.95 (41% off) in the sale. I find the soft case takes up less room than the hard case, so it’s a yes from me.
Another frequent flyer favourite with a good discount is these Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling wireless headphones. They have 30 hours of battery life and are optimized for Alexa and Google Assistant—with a built-in mic for phone calls. They are 22% off for all three colors and now cost £177.99.
My partner swears by his Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 earphones for sound quality and noise reduction. They also come in a rather smart silver colour as well as white. There is currently 23% off bringing the price to £169.
Do you have any travel must haves that you can’t live without? Let us know in the comments.
