I'm a Travel Writer, and These 13 Amazon Finds Were In My Bag for Every Trip in 2025-Starting at $12

"I eased into the year with a dreamy stretch in Maui, Hawaii, then hopped between France and Italy once summer hit, with quick escapes to Fire Island, the Hamptons, and Florida sprinkled in between. After logging that many miles across airplane seats, train compartments, and rental cars, I know exactly which travel essentials actually made all that motion feel smoother-and every single one of them came from Amazon."

"My Amazon Kindle Paperwhite practically lived in my tote, my Ugg boots earned a permanent spot in my carry-on thanks to their comfort and versatility, and my Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Organizer became my unsung hero, keeping necklaces tangle-free and earrings easy to grab no matter how many times I repacked mid-trip. Ahead, I'm rounding up the travel products I relied on most this year that I'll be packing again in 2026, starting at just $12."

2025 included extensive travel to Maui, France, Italy, Fire Island, the Hamptons, and Florida across airplanes, trains, and rental cars. Frequent movement revealed which items improved comfort, organization, and ease during transit. An Amazon Kindle Paperwhite provided constant in-tote entertainment. Ugg boots delivered comfort and versatility and earned a permanent carry-on spot. A Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Organizer prevented tangles and kept earrings accessible despite repeated repacking. Reebok Classic AZ Sneakers offered supportive, stylish footwear for long walking days. All featured travel essentials were purchased from Amazon and the collection starts at $12.

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