I Went Hotel Hopping Across Europe, and These 15 Carry-on Essentials Stopped Me From Overpacking-From $10

"In case you haven't heard, "hotel hopping"-that is, staying at multiple different accommodations within the same city or area-is the newest trend on the travel scene. According to Hotels.com, social buzz surrounding hotel hopping has surged over 1,100 percent, with 54 percent of travelers wanting to try it out for themselves."

"As a travel writer and photographer, I've been hotel hopping for years. I love experiencing multiple hotels while exploring one destination, and hotel hopping is a genius (and budget-friendly) way to do it. It can also be helpful for the logistics side of travel. On a recent trip to Ticino, Switzerland, I started and ended in Ascona; I first stayed at the luxury lakeside Hotel Eden Roc, and then moved to the boutique hotel Art Hotel Riposo for my last night before heading home. In doing this, I had two totally different experiences with different amenities, on opposite ends of town."

"Unfortunately, one of the few downsides of hotel hopping is having to repack and unpack your bags between stays, as well as the time lapse during the day between check-out and check-in. To deal with the packing portion, I've purchased several specific travel products that have made moving between hotels so much easier. If you're excited to try the hotel hopping trend for yourself, keep scrolling: You'll find my 15 favorite items that make hotel hopping a breeze and keep me organized while traveling, including my go-to Monos carry-on, my favorite Quince jewelry travel case, and more, starting at just $10."

Hotel hopping involves staying at multiple different accommodations within the same city or area. Social buzz around hotel hopping has surged over 1,100 percent, and 54 percent of travelers want to try it. Hotel hopping delivers varied experiences, budget-friendly options, and logistical flexibility. A trip to Ticino, Switzerland combined a stay at the luxury lakeside Hotel Eden Roc and a final night at boutique Art Hotel Riposo, producing two different experiences and amenities on opposite ends of town. Downsides include repacking and the daytime gap between check-out and check-in. Specific travel products and organizers can simplify moves between hotels; recommended items include a Monos carry-on and a Quince jewelry travel case.

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