Going On A Trip? The Ultimate Travel Essentials List

The best way to get through the NZ winter? Get away from it!

With the northern hemisphere currently basking in a balmy summer, it just makes sense to swap our bleak winter mornings for blazing sunshine and palm-fringed beaches.

And Bargain Chemist has all the travel goodies you need to make it the smoothest trip ever!

The right accessories can help take the stress and fuss out of getting from one place to another. 

So, what makes a good travel essentials list? 

First, there’s the transit to consider. You might need to snooze during the flight, so a good travel pillow and sleep mask are a must. If you want to freshen up between stops, some travel-size toiletries will come in handy. You’ll also need the right containers and travel bags for keeping all your stuff neat and organised on the plane and at your destination. 

We’ve got all of that - plus a few other things that you definitely won’t want to forget. Read on!

Carry-on essentials

Travelling anywhere from New Zealand almost always means a long-haul flight. A few carry-on accessories can make those tiny plane seats so much more comfortable!
A neck pillow is a great idea because it helps to support your neck and spine during the flight, reducing stiffness and cramping. It also allows you to rest your head so you can doze off a little more easily. The Globite Neck Pillow is made of squishy-soft memory foam that contours to your head and neck, allowing you to doze off when you need to. The soft velour cover can be removed for washing. Pair it with a sleep mask from the HB&Co range (we love the pink fluffy mask!) and you’ll be all set for in-flight snoozing! 

Travel beauty products

Travel can be tough on your skin and hair. And it’s not always possible to carry out your usual beauty routine in those tiny airplane bathrooms! That’s where a few travel-size beauty products can really come in handy. 

Keep yourself looking and feeling fresh with a fragrance mist from My Dear Body. This gorgeous range of fruity, floral aromas can help you feel fresh and bright, even when you’re jetlagged and exhausted. 

Long days of sightseeing, shopping, and swimming on tropical islands (if that’s your thing) can leave your hair a little worse for wear. A few blasts of Batiste Dry Shampoo will have your tresses looking fabulous again! This award-winning dry shampoo brand removes excess oil and adds body and texture to hair, so it still looks great in between washes. Bargain Chemist has a huge range of Batiste products to suit every hair type, including fragrances such as Cherry, Blush, Rose Gold, and Wonder Woman. 

No sink in sight? Don’t skip your skincare routine - micellar water is your new best friend! Garnier Skin Active Micellar Water and a few cotton pads are all you need to remove makeup from your skin and deeply cleanse those pores. No need to rinse! Micelles act as a magnet for impurities, make-up, and sebum on the skin, gently cleansing without vigorous rubbing. Garnier Skin Active Micellar Water is a cleanser, make-up remover, and toner all-in-one, making your holiday beauty routine 100% simpler! And for the flight? Freshen up your face right from your seat with the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Wipes - perfect for popping in your carry-on or handbag.

It also pays to keep yourself smelling sweet on the flight, so toss an Essano Deodorant into your bag. At only 50ml, these natural deodorants are well within fluid restrictions but will last dozens of applications. Essano Deodorants are also aluminium-free, alcohol-free, and designed to eliminate body odour for up to 8 hours.

Travel packing

Can’t fit your favourite beauty products in your suitcase? Decant them! Travel bottles are just the ticket for taking your beloved moisturisers, lotions, and hair care products with you. The Bargain Chemist Travel Set Bottle 5pc includes two screwtop bottles, two misters, and a pump bottle, which should cover a good range of your products. There’s also the 3pc Silicone Bottle set, which are super soft and easy to squeeze. 

Packing cubes should be on every travel checklist. These little zip-up pouches are designed to keep different items of clothing neatly organised in your suitcase - no more digging around for your favourite shirt or that spare pair of knickers! Packing cubes also maximise the space in your suitcase or backpack and help to keep your clothes tidy. Best of all, you can simply transfer each cube to the drawers in your hotel room - no need to live out of a suitcase! The Globite 3pc Multi Coloured Packing Cubes include three convenient sizes and colours, so you can separate your tops from your bottoms in a cinch. 

Ever arrived at a destination to find that your toothpaste has exploded all over your gear? 

Investing in a good toiletries bag will help to keep your products safe and tidy when on the move. The DB Weekender Toiletry Bag has multiple compartments and pockets for neatly storing different items (which means less time searching for your lipstick!). And for the blokes (who may have fewer lipsticks), the Wicked MISTER Travel Bag is just the right kind of smart.

Tummy support

A queasy tummy can take the fun out of any trip - especially for parents! Motion sickness and other digestive discomforts can come on when you least expect them. A pack of Blackmores Travel Calm Ginger in your hand luggage can help to ensure smooth sailing (and flying). These easy-to-swallow tablets are made with real ginger root powder to support queasy travellers’ tummies.

Another option is the TravaCalm Travel Bands, which are designed to reduce a queasy tummy by intercepting nausea messages to the brain. Great for kids aged over three and women who are pregnant. 

These are just a handful of the fantastic travel essentials you’ll find at Bargain Chemist. Check us out online or at a store near you. Can’t find what you need? Just get in touch! 

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