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Frequent fliers say packing cubes likethis selection made by eBagsare life-changing.

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What travel pillow could be worth $170?

There’s a good argument for the checkered one made by Swedish sleep maker,Hastens.

Leave the bulky compacts and oversized palettes behind.

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Bonus: Unlike the rest of your cosmetics, you’ll actually finish these before they expire on you.

For a cheap solution, use an oversized Ziploc to keep everything together in your carry-on.

“And stay away from alcohol until you get to the beach!”

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“My stepmom is a 30-year veteran flight attendant word is, chocolate goes a long way!”

says Stacie Krajchir-Tom, author ofThe Itty Bitty Guide to Business Travel.

when you’re trying to stay comfortable on a long flight.

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Keep earphones or plugs and sleep masks on hand.

She now ships wrapped gifts ahead of her flight to their destination to prevent any trouble.

Virtually every paparazzied jetsetter swears by a hydrating mask before stepping off a flight.GrandCentral Beauty S.MA.A.R.T.

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Hit the travel aisle of your favorite drugstore for a travel toothbrush and toothpaste to keep in your carry-on.

Wait, did someone say spa treatments?

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