Travel Essentials For Spring Trips

02.05.2024 - 07:59 / forbes.com

A few months ago, I wrote a story for this column where I shared the “must items” that I always pack for my winter trips. Fortunately, given my job as a travel writer, I have the privilege of learning about the latest and greatest products that promise to make my global escapades that much easier, convenient or stylish.

The list is ever evolving and changes depending on the time of year. My last essentials column was a peek into my suitcase for cold weather forays. Now, with the weather- thankfully- becoming warmer, it’s time to turn to spring.

My go-tos for my spring trips follow.

18K Gold Plated Bobby Pins by Dauphines of New York

Who needs jewelry for those trips when you can use these gorgeous gold plated bobby pins from the New York-based hair accessory brand Dauphines? They’re functional and fashionable in one: they keep annoying strands out of my face and instantly zhuzh up my look whether I’m on the beach, going to dinner or sightseeing. They make me feel put together and glam. Anyone who sees them notices them and loves them as much as me. Oh, and as a PS, Dauphines has a full collection of beautiful hair clips, headbands and combs for your getaways and everyday escapades.

Ninja Blast Portable Blender

Early last year, I went through a health crisis due to my extreme irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) and stress, both of which had me drop close to 20 pounds. Given that I was already on the leaner side, the weight loss was less than ideal and caused anemia, along with a host of other symptoms. I wanted to turn my health around but wasn’t willing to give my life on the road.

Thanks to my incredible dietician, I discovered a lifesaving protein powder, TumLove, that’s specifically designed for people with sensitive guts like me. Ninja’s Portable Blender transforms my daily sustenance into the most delicious drink wherever in the world I am. I throw in ice, cold brew coffee, a scoop of the powder and a splash of nondairy creamer. I simply push a button, and in 30 seconds, I have a cool, creamy dose of tastiness that rivals any smoothie bar drink.

You can use whatever ingredients you want to create your own dream beverage, whether it’s healthy or not. The Ninja Blast is rechargeable device that’s easy to clean, pack and light. It helps keep you well fueled on any trip.

Initio Parfums

As a fragrance lover, I’m a big believer that a generous dose of a high-quality killer perfume is the perfect and sophisticated finish to any look- day or night, casual or dressed up. Enter Initio Parfums Prives, a Paris-based fragrance house behind the most pleasure evoking, captivating scents crafted with pure and superior ingredients.

The brand recently introduced 50 ml TSA-friendly sizes of four of it most popular