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As deputy travel editor of the Daily Mail, I’m constantly jet-setting around the globe.
In 2025 alone, I holidayed in Salzburg, Austria, and Pula, Croatia, celebrated my husband’s birthday in Ibiza, had a hen do in Amsterdam, honeymooned in Rome and Amalfi, had a solo trip to sunny Malaga, Spain, spent my birthday in Malaysia, and headed to Paris to get a sneak peek at Disneyland’s new park, opening in April 2026.
I also went to Switzerland twice – once to Basel for Eurovision and to Zurich for the UEFA Women’s EUROs.
And I already have two trips booked for 2026 – Rovaniemi, Finland, to see the Northern Lights in January, and a second honeymoon in the Caribbean.
This globetrotting lifestyle has meant I’ve had no choice but to streamline my suitcase and get my essential packing list down to a tee.
And many of my favourite travel accessories are available in the January sales.
From one of the Daily Mail Travel team’s favourite cabin suitcases now 40 per cent off, to the travel pillow I never fly without discounted by almost 30 per cent, there’s plenty on offer.
Here are some of the best bargains to be had in the sales. Get them now before it’s too late…
The Daily Mail’s deputy travel editor Hayley Minn reveals the best travel must-haves available in the January 2026 sales
This set of eight packing cubes makes packing so much easier, thanks to compressing clothes, and storing everything separately so it’s easier to find when you unpack.
Made from durable polyester and high-density mesh, this suitcase organizer bag set maintains excellent wear resistance even under heavy use. They’re available in a range of colours too.
Was £21.99.
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A travel adapter is an absolute must if you’re going abroad, and I always leave one in my suitcase so I never forget to pack it.
This one fits any plug sockets around the world, and also has two USB ports, as well as three slots for USB-C cables, so you can charge six different devices at the same time.
Was £26.94.
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Earplugs are a must to get some sleep on the plane – and Loop Experience 2 are perfect for wearing constantly, as users can turn the volume up or down to what they want, and these look good too.
It means I can use them to nap on the flight, and also to wear in the clubs in Ibiza to stop myself getting tinnitus.
They’re available in a range of colours.
Was £33.95.
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This travel bottle set has been an absolute gamechanger for me when it comes to travelling with hand luggage only.
The TSA-approved clear case comes with 16 containers, ranging in size, that you can decant all your lotions and potions in to using the included funnel.
It even comes with a brush for cleaning, as well as waterproof sticker labels so you don’t mix up your shampoo with your moisturiser!
Was £13.99.
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This toiletry bag from Stackers was named the best hanging wash bag by the Daily Mail’s Travel team.
The wash bag features a faux leather exterior, elasticated internal pockets and multiple zipped compartments. It is large enough to hold full-size shampoos and conditioners and features a hanging hook for easy access.
It also comes with a clear, removable pouch which can be used for airport security or storing makeup.
Stackers’ wash bags come in lots of different colours, but the Slate Grey is on sale right now.
Was £65.
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Another great buy in the sales from Stackers is this beautiful travel jewellery box in slate grey.
It features three different storage compartments, and is closed using a zip. Plus it’s so small it fits nicely into any bag.
Was £30.
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If you’re travelling on a Ryanair or easyJet flight with very little luggage, this could be the ideal solution.
It’s a compression cube that doubles up as a backpack, so it can be packed in your backpack for more space, or used on its own for extremely light packers.
Was £60.
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If you’re looking for a suitcase on a budget, this one from John Lewis is a great option.
Weighing just 3.6kg, the 65l suitcase has plenty of space for clothes to go in hold, and is easy to lug around.
Secured with a TSA lock located on the side, the half-and-half packaging and elastic compression straps keep your essentials free from damage, plus there’s also a mesh zipped divider inside.
Was £55.
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The Daily Mail’s Travel team named this our best budget large suitcase earlier this year.
The American Tourister case is great value for money. It’s functional, simple and spacious, making it easy to pack.
It’s also really light, at just 3.2kg, so would be easier to lift, and won’t take up too much of your weight allowance.
It comes in a range of colours, but Dusk Purple and Sunset Coral are currently on sale.
Was £135.
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The Aerless Vacuum Kit is a gamechanger, compressing more than 15 clothing items to save up to 60 per cent space in any travel bag.
It comes with a portable air pump for easy compression anywhere – and really does save a huge amount of space.
Was £235 for four.
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If you’re looking for mini toiletries to take in your hand luggage, this is perfect.
The gift set includes Old Spice Captain men’s deodorant stick, spray and shower gel, all packed in a lovely wash bag that can be reused again and again.
Was £15.
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For a bit of luxury in your hand luggage, this toiletries set is gorgeous.
It includes Cowshed’s Soften Shampoo, Soften Conditioner, Relax Bath & Shower, Relax Body Lotion and Active Bath & Shower Gel, all in a clear, flight-friendly bag, that can be used to breeze through security at the airport.
Was £25.
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There’s a reason the Daily Mail’s Travel team named the Antler our best cabin suitcase for seasoned travellers.
Lightweight, water-resistant, and pretty much silent to wheel along, this cabin suitcase is a classy, sleek travel companion.
Weighing just 2.6 kg, it’s impressively easy to wheel around and carry.
The shell means it doesn’t scratch easily, too – plus Antler offers a lifetime warranty.
The suitcase comes in a range of colours but Dusk Pink and Clay Pink are currently on sale.
Was £170.
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The Daily Mail Travel team named this our best travel pillow for side sleepers – and Travelrest’s Ultimate Inflatable Pillow is my personal favourite.
You simply blow the pillow up with a few short puffs and then sling the detachable strap around your body like a messenger bag.
Nestled against, rather than around my neck, it’s far less constricting than most pillows.
And, being inflatable, it’s very easy to pack away and store in my hand luggage.
Was £37.95.
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I bought this blackout eye mask for a long-haul flight originally, and it’s so good I use it in bed every night now, and my sleep has got so much better.
Designed to prevent pressure on your eyes, this 3D sleep mask is perfect for sensitive eyes or those with lash extensions.
Made from premium memory foam and soft, breathable material, it offers superior comfort and light-blocking ability.
Was £12.99.
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