The best travel items to buy on Amazon

This neck pillow from Trtl came out top in Team GH’s list of the best travel pillows. The wrap-around, fleece design supports your neck, preventing your head from nodding while you nap. Our cookery editor, Emma Franklin says: “I never fly without my Trtl neck pillow, it’s a lifesaver.”

If you can’t go without your accessories, this mini jewellery box has enough space to safely transport a few stud earrings, bracelets and necklaces with three hooks and interior sections.

The plush velvet is so chic you may decide to keep the box out on your dressing table upon returning. With over 11,400 five star reviews on Amazon, it’s sure to be a trusty travel companion.

Score: 88/100

Not only is this silk eye mask GHI Approved – read. more in our best eye masks roundup – but it also comes recommended by our senior beauty writer, Florence Reeves-White.

“This is by far the best eye mask for sleeping, a hill I will not hesitate to die on,” says Florence. “I never slept on planes before I got one of these.”

Score: 87/100

Before travelling anywhere, if you don’t want to put your things in the hold, we recommend investing in one of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s best cabin bags. On test, it survived our extreme drop tests, only picking up the odd scuff mark here and there. Its sturdy wheels glided smoothly over different surfaces, too.

Its zip isn’t entirely waterproof but it’s a roomy bag that will be great to bring on long weekends.

Score: 81/100

Another GHI Approved favourite is this best travel hair dryer from Babyliss. It offered the power of a full-size hair dryer in a compact design – meaning it won’t take up lots of room in your suitcase. Our testers also liked the wide, detachable nozzle that made styling their locks a breeze.

While we love nothing more than catching up on blockbuster films during flights, sometimes all we want to do is catch up on the latest hit TV show (hello: The White Lotus).

This affordable holder lets you attach your phone to the back of the airplane seat in front of you — or even on the edge of your coffee table for at-home use.

For peace of mind when waving goodbye to your suitcase, it’s worth using one of our best luggage trackers like the Apple AirTag when you travel. It should help to avoid lost bags and precious items – just attach it to your luggage, keys, wallet, backpack or purse and you’ll easily locate your essentials. GH’s tech editor, Simon Cocks, hails this as an absolute “must” when travelling.

Score: 87/100

Staying a comfortable temperature when travelling is easier said than done (particularly if you’re travelling from England to somewhere lovely and sunny). One minute you’re cool, the next you’re battling through airport security feeling flustered and beginning to overheat.

Enter the best portable fans. Pop this one on and enjoy airflow through the 78 outlets distributed around the neck. We like that it only takes a few hours to fully charge and can run up to 16 hours too.

Our tech editor is a big fan of this tiny power bank for ensuring you don’t run out of charge when you most need it. It’s only compatible with iPhones and won’t do a full recharge, but it’s the little gadget that could prove a lifesaver when you’re abroad. This version is for a Lightning port but it’s also available with a USB-C port if needed.

If you love having all the latest reads at your fingertips while you’re away, our tech editor recommends this small ebook reader. His favourite compact Kindle, it has a sharp display and is lightweight to hold. It also comes in an attractive ‘matcha green’ shade. Our only watch-out – it’s not waterproof so don’t get too close to the pool!

Planes seem to dry our skin and lips out within seconds, so if you struggle like us, you’ll want to pay attention to this recommendation from GH’s content production editor, Mel Giandzi.

“This ointment is my ride or die for travelling (and life),” says Mel. “It’s perfect for dry lips, around the nostrils, for dry elbows, or as a brow gel.” Perfect for slipping in your hand luggage.

Our wellness editor swears by Loop’s ear plugs for blocking out noise when you just want to drown out your fellow travellers.

The Quiet 2 Plus are perfect for travel and sleep (and therefore sleeping while travelling) and scored 92/100 in the Good Housekeeping Institute tests. Read our full Loop earplugs review if you need any more convincing.

Score: 83/100

Packing cubes are a real lifesaver when it comes to fitting everything into one suitcase and this budget set from Amazon impressed in the Good Housekeeping Institute tests.

They aren’t the fanciest (they won’t compress your luggage) but they’re spacious with a mesh top so you can easily spot what’s inside at a glance.

This Amazon’s Choice water-resistant pouch comes with over 15,000 five star ratings, so you can feel confident knowing it will keep your phone dry and safe while enjoying water activities on holiday.

One five-star review even said: “I spent a week scuba diving with my phone inside this case taking lots of underwater video and not once did even a single drop of water get into the case.”

Our books editor, Jo Finney, is a big fan of this carry-on backpack, which is sized to fit most airlines, so will go under your seat on your next Easyjet adventure. It has lots of compartments for easy packing (and, yes, that includes your all-essential beach read.

It’s hard not to get a coffee while waiting for your flight or your train (kudos to you if you can resist). But juggling your coffee cup, phone and passport (on top of your luggage) is a different story. That’s why we’re obsessed with this helpful travel gear that attaches to your bag and has three pockets.

If you’re on a long-haul flight, comfort is key, and we’re well-travelled enough to know that it’s difficult to achieve when sat in economy.

That’s why GH’s product director, Saska Graville, swears by having a cashmere blanket on hand. Saska pops it over her head when she’s trying to catch a few hours’ kip, and says it makes all the difference! This might be a more expensive buy, but it sounds like a worthy investment to us.

There’s never enough leg room on a flight, which is why we think this foot hammock is a genius idea. It comes with a bag for storage when not in use, and you can adjust the straps to the perfect height.

All you have to do is place the straps over the table tray in front of you on the plane and you can settle into your most comfortable position.

Travelling with kids? No stress. Our senior food and drinks editor, Stacey Smith, recommends these fun sticker books for keeping little ones entertained on long flights. They can dress each of the characters and decorate the pages, stimulating their creativity and keeping them busy while sat for extended periods.

This travel adapter is compatible in most counties (although this is always worth triple checking) and features two USB ports, so you can charge two low-power devices at once.

For any tech lovers that can’t travel without a laptop, phone, camera, tablet and more, this is a must-have for keeping everything charged.