Top 10: Personalised Travel AccessoriesBy Alicia Grimshaw
We always find ourselves in airport departures far too often. We have our pre-flight procedure down: Pret porridge, a banana for the plane, and some snacks from WHSmith. Seriously though, how do Pret get their oats so thick and creamy? It’s a question we ask ourselves on the daily. Anyway, less about porridge and more about personalisation. We love personalised travel accessories, and we’ve started quite a collection. If you’re jet setting in the coming months – stock up on our favourite personalised travel items. Let’s get shopping:
What: Saffiano Stripe Wash Bag In Blush Nude (£45)
The 411: HA designs specialises in bespoke, luxury personalised items including tons of groovy travel bags that won’t cost you the earth. Their leather collection has us cooing in delight – anything from monogramed passport holders to this sassy wash bag. Made from their signature saffiano leather, this washbag is secured with 2 zips and has a roomy interior which is perfect for storing make up and cosmetics. Best part? You can monogram your initials for no extra cost.
Where: Order online
What: Personalised Pillow (£64)
The 411: eve Sleep are pillow pioneers, and have launched a limited-edition collection of their perfect pillow, designed by the artist, Supermundane. The eve Sleep pillow is made from next-generation memory foam offering a soft yet supportive foundation. Through its open-cell technology the pillow creates a hypo-allergenic, germ-free sleep surface that also adapts and responds to body temperature, helping you keep your cool through the night.
Where: Order online
3. For a Passport Holder: Notonthehighstreet
What: Personalised Marble Passport Cover (£20)
Why: Add individuality to your passport with Koko Blossom’s stylish marble effect passport holder. The holder is made from vinyl and features an on trend marble base. Add on your initials to make it unique to you. Your passport slips inside the case and also has two slots for cards, providing the perfect space to keep your belongings safe in your bag.
Where: Order online
4. For a Versatile Bag: Cambridge Satchel Company
What: The Flat Pouch (£75)
Why: We all need on of those multi purpose bags when we’re off on holiday – a bag that is ready for whatever you throw at it. Use the flat pouch by The Cambridge Satchel Company as a make up bag, cable-tidy, clutch bag; the possibilities are endless. Featuring a simple, flat shape to ensure it fits easily into your bag, the pouch is finished with a zip closure on the top. And you can add embossing of your initials if you wish.
Where: Order online
5. For a Luggage Strap: GettingPersonal
What: Personlised Luggage Strap (£11.99)
Why: We’re all guilty of it: making a run to the baggage reclaim in hopes you can remember what your suitcase looks like, or making sure there’s not a case of luggage mistaken identity. The personalised luggage strap has all of your holiday nightmares solved. No need to sprint to the conveyer belt anymore. The luggage strap comes in a choice of red and blue, and can be personalised with your full name.
Where: Online here
6. For a Travel Wallet: Be Golden
What: Clutch Style Leather Travel Wallet (£32)
Why: With a concertina design this travel wallet has one side of two pockets (ideal for holding a passport and boarding pass), a middle section of five credit card size holding slots and then another side of two further large pockets (great for print outs with hotel details, car hire booking confirmation). It’s stylish. It’s practical. What’s not to love?
Where: Order online
7. For a Holdall: Duncan Stewart Textiles
What: Personalised Vintage Canvas Holdall (£39.95)
The 411: If you’re off on a weekend away or a short jaunt out of the city – forget digging your larger than life suitcase out of the attic, and grab this duffle bag instead. This generous sized (58 x 30 x 30cm) canvas bag features detachable shoulder strap, internal valubles pocket and brass effect fittings. And to finish the whole bag off – personalisation is threaded in a classy old standard font.
Where: Order online
8. For a Luggage Tag: Maria Allen Boutique
What: Personalised Palm Leaf Luggage Tag (£21)
Why: Maria Allen Boutique is a Brighton based online store stocking personalised gifts, jewellery and accessories. The luggage tags are made from sustainably sourced alder wood, and initials of your choice will be laser etched onto the front of the tag, with your choice of message (up to 10 words) etched on to the back.
Where: Order online
What: Chase And Wonder Lined Notebook (£12.99)
Why: Notebooks are great, aren’t they? Jot down anything from usual phrases to airport information and booking hire. This personalised beauty from Papier is everything; great design, dreamy front cover and your full name in all its glory. There’s plenty of designs to choose from if this ain’t rocking your world. Life is better with a personalised notepad. Fact.
Where: Order online
10. For a Card Holder: Aspinal of London
What: ID and Travel Card Case (£60)
Why: Simple yet stylish, Aspinal of London’s pocket sized ID and Travel Card Case is handmade from the finest navy blue saffiano Italian calf leather and features three credit card slots and a handy clear windowed pocket for displaying an oyster card, driving licence or work ID. Add your initials or full name for an extra £15.
Where: Order online
