Top travel accessories: make your in-flight experience easy with these handy gadgets
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JETTING off to enjoy sun, sea or sand can be the highlight of the year.
But nobody wants to suffer boredom, be uncomfortable or land feeling worse for wear - and with these travel accessories you don't need to.
A long flight isn’t always the most comfortable of journeys.
And with no WiFi to pass the time, it can be boring too.
So we’ve found the perfect items to fly away with to give you a more comfortable journey.
And, should the in-flight entertainment not cut it for you, a more enjoyable one too.
Rest well
Every long-haul flight involves a bit of snoozing and there’s nothing worse than not being able to get off to sleep.
Drift off easily with a comfy neck pillow. A raised lobe design will help you avoid any aches if you tend to sleep in awkward positions.
A soft eye mask can help you to shut out the world without leaving marks on your face too.
- Travel Neck Pillow with sleep mask and earplugs - £11.99, from Amazon -
Charge up
You’ll want your phone to be fully charged when you step off the plane, to let everyone know you’ve arrived safely if not to work out your whereabouts.
Pick up a portable charger before you leave so you can use it on the go - it's one on those travel accessories you'll be glad you have with you.
Just plug your phone in while you’re flying and watch your battery refill, removing the need to find a power point when you land.
- TOVAOON Portable Phone Charger - £20.99 from Amazon -
Feel fresh
You can feel a bit grubby when you’ve been travelling for a while.
Stock up on some mini travel essentials like wet wipes or deodorant that you can whip out whenever you’re feeling far from fresh.
Take some to clean up before you dig into your in-flight meal too. If your skin’s feeling dry and tight, a hydrating moisturiser can help it feel nourished.
- Glamglow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment - £16 from boots -
Bust boredom
A long-haul flight is the perfect time to start a new book, with absolutely no distractions. If you take a Kindle with you you won’t be short of options.
Equipped with an anti-glare screen and built-in light, you can delve in to a new book at any time of your flight.
You can also listen to audiobooks if you’ve got some wireless headphones to hand. If movies are more your thing, download your favourites to a tablet to enjoy mid-flight.
- Kindle Paperwhite 6" eReader - £199.99 from Currys PC World -
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Block background noise
Whether you want some head space, or to be immersed in a movie or music, noise-isolating earphones or noise cancelling headphones will come in handy.
Pick up some in-ear headphones that will fit easily in your hand luggage and enjoy your favourite music or film.
Or opt for some headphones with a handy carry case to keep them safe on your travels.
- Kitsound Nova In-Ear Headphones - £12 from AO.com -
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