‘I never slept on planes before I got one of these’: 31 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."

This was named best clothes steamer for travel by our Good Housekeeping Institute experts and it combines performance with a colourful, compact design. It will keep your travel wardrobe looking poolside cocktail-ready as it heats up quickly and removes creases from cotton, silk and viscose with ease.

Staying a comfortable temperature when travelling is easier said than done (particularly if you're travelling 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.

If you love having 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!

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.

Claiming the crown in our best portable fan tests, this is perfect for slipping into your suitcase. There are 100 different speeds to choose between (yes, really) and the battery lasted three hours on the highest setting in our tests.

Our experts found its cooling powers incredibly effective and liked that it could easily fit in a handbag.

Beach days, long walks, or dinners at the Airbnb can be upgraded by the addition of a speaker playing some of your favourite tunes, and this portable one could be the perfect choice.

It’s waterproof and lightweight, which is exactly what you’d want when you’re carting from it from here to there. It also has a convenient utility loop so you can clip it onto your bag, ideal for more bag storage and for playing music on the go. The impressive 13 hours of battery life means it’ll keep you entertained for a while.

If you're looking for some compression socks for your next long haul flight, these ones from Danish Endurance are a reliable buy. They come in a range of colourways and sizes, and are designed to be comfortable and breathable.

You never know who you'll be sat next to on a plane – a noisy eater? Crying baby!? – so a pair of noise-cancelling headphones is a must. GH's tech editor, Simon Cocks, is a big fan of this pair from Bose, which are a quality buy.

Read more: Bose QuietComfort Headphones review

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.”

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.

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 a hit TV show (hello: The Bear).

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.

Want a tan before you even hit the beach? This tanning foam scored 94/100 in our Good Housekeeping Institute tests. It gives natural looking results, contains argan oil to hydrate while it bronzes, and takes two to three hours to develop. It also absorbs quickly so you won't find half your new tan on the sheets when you wake up.

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.

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.

This is one of the GH beauty director's top body sunscreens, offering SPF 50+ protection. It's super quick to apply, easy to rub in and absorbs fast – for fuss free sun protection.

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." Sold.