No matter where your seat is on an airplane, a luxurious travel accessory can upgrade your experience en route to your destination. Premium travel items can come at a cost, but there are also plenty of additions to your carry-on that won’t break the bank. In fact, every accessory on this list is under $500 including an Hèrmes Apple Watch strap and a cashmere blanket travel set from Sofia Cashmere. Keep scrolling through to find the 23 best luxury travel accessories that are worth the investment.
The LARQ PureVis water bottle offers unique features that set it apart from a typical water bottle. Dubbed as a self-cleaning and water-purifying bottle, it uses UV-C LED technology to rid water of germs like E. Coli and cleans the inside of the bottle to prevent bacteria from building up. The bottle also looks sleek and comes in several colors like navy, mint, granite, and pink.
Sensate Relaxation Device
Traveling is stressful, so investing in this mini therapeutic device could be worth it for some mid-flight relaxation. Using subtle vibrations on the chest to target the nervous system, this device emits soundscapes to relax the body in a non-invasive way. Plus, the device isn’t bigger than a hand which makes it convenient to travel with.
Cadence Toiletry Organizers
Cadence capsules are small but mighty and completely leakproof — as we learned during our own toiletry bottle testing in the lab. You can customize the label of each capsule for the intended liquid that the jar will hold and the colors of the set can be mixed and matched.
Aberdeen Oak Travel Bartender Kit
For making craft cocktails while traveling, this impressive bartending kit has everything you need to mix up delicious drinks. The set includes items like a muddler, shaker, jigger, corkscrew, and liquor pourers so you can create almost any drink you want. Everything fits inside the compact roll-up bag to keep track of all of the items.
Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Eye Patches
Elevate your skincare routine at 30,000 feet with these premium 24-karat gold gel eye masks. The pack of 60 masks can be carried on an airplane without taking up much space in a personal item , and the eye masks can be applied en route to your destination to avoid dark circles while lifting the skin around the eyes.
For those hopping on the quiet luxury trend, this timeless Hermès Apple Watch Band should be in your shopping cart. The collaboration between Apple and Hermès makes it the perfect time to pick up one of the timeless checked canvas bands to accessorize your watch. The checked canvas comes in green, gold, and denim colorways.
Twelve South 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger
Avoid tangled cords during trips with this tiny MagSafe charger from Twelve South. The charging pad measures 1 x 2.25 inches, so it can basically fit anywhere (even in a pocket). It can charge an iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously, but you’ll want to make sure both of your devices are MagSafe compatible.
This miniature bowler-style bag from handbag brand Kaai is the only purse you’ll need to bring on a trip. It’s casual enough to wear in the daytime, but it can easily be paired with a fancier nighttime outfit for going out on the town. The crossbody bag is made with a luxe matte leather material with a matching adjustable strap.
This facial toning device from NuFace is the miniature version for giving yourself microcurrent facials away from home. The mini starter kit comes with the toning device, aqua gel activator, silk crème activator, and applicator brush. You’ll have everything you need to tighten and brighten your face without having to worry about making a spa appointment.
If you’re traveling for work or to a fancy event like a wedding, a tie case like this Leatherology one will ensure the accessory arrives without any creases or wrinkles. The stunning leather case can fit up to two ties on either side and it’s slender enough to fit in a carry-on or personal item with ease.
Sofia Cashmere Emilia Travel Set
Bundle yourself up in this luxurious three-piece cashmere travel set that includes a cozy blanket, eye mask, and pillow. You can opt for a neutral gray color or bold red shade. Either way, be sure to have these dry cleaned only to ensure the set lasts a long time.
The Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask feels like wearing a pillow around your eyes since the material is soft, lightweight, and cushioned. The adjustable velcro straps make it easy to change the tightness of the eye mask without letting light filter through the corner of the mask. It is a bit oversized, so expect the mask to take up a bit more room than usual in a bag.
Versace Biggie Black Sunglasses
You can never go wrong with a pair of designer sunglasses. These Versace ones are the perfect, stylish-yet-versatile option. Designed to be gender-neutral, any traveler can toss these in their suitcase to elevate a daytime outfit. The sleek black frame and matching lens are elevated by the elegant gold branded hardware on the sides of the frame.
SteamLine Luggage The Alchemist Vanity
This vintage-style vanity from SteamLine luggage is both glamorous and practical for traveling. The hardside vanity can be worn as a purse filled with personal items for flying, used as a camera case, or a transformed into a good ol’ fashioned makeup vanity to store skincare and cosmetics.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Over-ear Headphones
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The headphones come in sleek colors like silver, copper, maroon, and black.
Over-ear headphones have had a trendy resurgence in the last few years, so these sleek Bang & Olufsen ones should be on your radar. The lightweight headphones are made with soft leather and feature metallic hardware on the sides of each earphone. They also come in stylish colors like copper, maroon, silver, and black.
Ted Baker Matee Twill Retro Sport Flight Bag
This Ted Baker crossbody offers a more elevated look than a fanny pack but it still boasts the sporty and practical design you want in a travel bag. The compact bag can store items like a wallet, passport, and phone in the main compartment and the wide webbed shoulder strap is ideal for added comfort when carrying it around.
Lunya Washable Silk Tee Set
Wearing a pair of luxurious silk pajamas is the best way to crawl into bed after a long day of traveling. This set from Lunya doesn’t take up much room in a suitcase thanks to the thin silk material. It’s entirely machine-washable, so you can pop the set into the machine after a trip and the top and bottom are ready to be worn again.
AirPods can get lost easily while traveling, so this buttery leather case with a lanyard can easily be located in your bag. The Bellroy cover is made with a high-end leather that is designed to get softer the more it’s used, and the 150-millimeter lanyard is made with durable cord rope to withstand the test of time.
Loafers might not be the first pair of travel shoes you think of, but these ones from Frankie4 are just as comfortable as a pair of walking shoes. They have four layers of podiatrist-designed cushioning and support. The shoes come with the brand’s Sole Saver pack that boasts various types of insoles to get the most comfortable and individualized fit for each foot.
AirFly Bluetooth Headphones Adapter
This little transmitter device is the travel accessory you never knew you needed. T+L editors always bring the AirFly SE as a carry-on essential (since it’s easy to pair) and use noise-canceling earbuds or headphones of our own instead of the wired headphones airlines occasionally provide.
Cuyana Travel Jewelry Case
One of our favorite jewelry cases we’ve ever tried, this one from Cuyana is made with a premium leather material and a unique oval shape that fits much more jewelry than meets the eye. It’s smaller than the average jewelry case, but we were able to fit various jewelry pieces in the case with lots of room to spare.
Espro Ultralight French Coffee Press Water Bottle
Coffee lovers will love this compact bottle for making a fresh cup on road trips or at the airport. It guarantees a tasty cup of coffee up to your standards every time, and it can be easily transported thanks to the 16-ounce capacity and convenient top handle for carrying it around hassle-free.
Naadam The Essential Cashmere Socks
For a cozy and comfortable journey to your destination, consider investing in these lavish cashmere socks from Naadam. The crew socks are made with Mongolian cashmere and come in various shades of black, navy, and gray.
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Anna Popp is a commerce writer at Travel + Leisure, where she writes about and reviews travel products. Anna enjoys a first-class seat of a flight (with a free upgrade, of course) and with her love of shopping, she’s racked up quite a few luxury travel accessories she can’t travel without (including a few added to this list).
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