I’m a travel expert – these are the affordable Amazon essentials I swear by for any trip, including space-saving plane hack that makes flights a whole lot more comfortable

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With the Easter weekend fast approaching and the school holidays in full swing, plenty of Brits will be doing some last-minute packing for their family holidays.

If your goal is a more comfortable journey, you’ll want to make sure you don’t forget to pop these essential travel accessories in your suitcase before jetting off.

From portable drink holders to Airpod adaptors, there are plenty of gadgets that’ll make that economy flight feel like business.

And when it comes to packing hand luggage and cabin cases, there are also some fabulous space-saving items you’ll need, too.

As the Daily Mail’s Deputy Travel Editor, I’ve handpicked some of my favourite holiday must-haves available on Amazon just in time for spring.

And they’re nearly all ready to arrive tomorrow if you’ve got Amazon Prime…

The Daily Mail's Deputy Travel Editor Hayley Minn has selected some of her top holiday items SOUNDPEATS Space Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones 

If you’re taking a flight, it’s likely you’ll want to switch off and listen to some tunes or watch a movie. 

If so, these headphones are an excellent choice – with a 151-hour battery, they are also noise cancelling, so will drown out any unwanted distractions.

£49.99 Shop MyTravelPal 20W Worldwide Travel Adaptor with USB C

A travel adapter is an absolute must if you’re going abroad, and I always leave this one in my suitcase so I never forget to pack it.

It fits any plug sockets around the world, and also has two USB ports, a slot for USB-C cables, and built-in USB-C cable, so you can charge five different devices at the same time.

£23.99 Shop Tile Mate by Life360  Throughout my life I’ve been told I’d ‘lose my head if it weren’t screwed on’, and have been known to leave my suitcase on the train, my passport on the plane and my purse on the bar.I really would be lost without tile Mates, which I’ve attached to my keys and added one to my suitcase.The Bluetooth trackers are the ideal solution for scatterbrains, and also for safety if you’re solo travelling, so friends and family can know your whereabouts. £27.99 Shop Le Creuset Bottle 

I take a water bottle wherever I’m going, as it means I don’t have to keep asking the crew for another tiny cup of water on a flight.

This one from Le Creuset keeps my water cold all day – especially when I add some ice to it when I leave the house. 

 

£35-40 Shop Anker Nano Power Bank 

Power banks are a must for long journeys, as there’s not always an available plug socket nearby – although most long-haul flights now do have USB ports to charge your phone.

I love Anker’s Nano Power Bank, as it’s so small, and doesn’t have a need for wires. 

You can read our best power bank guide for more tried and tested options.  

£19.98 Shop INSTAX mini 41 camera 

I always bring my Instax camera with me on my travels, as the instant photos are such a cute way of marking each trip.

The camera always goes down a treat with friends – and is so easy to use.

£94.99 Shop Amazon Kindle

I was always a paperback book purist until I got my Kindle.

It really is a game-changer for reading, purely for the amount of space it saves in your bag, rather than having to carry around three heavy books, which often end up getting soggy and damaged.

£94.99 Shop BEVLEDGE Airplane Window Organisation Station 

On flights, once the meals and drinks come around and the tables are folded down, it can feel like you’re trapped until the cabin crew come back around to take your rubbish away.

But this collapsible drinks holder gives you much more space.

It’s designed to fit into the window shade slots of most aircraft, and can hold your drink cups as well as your phone when you’re not using it.

£24.38  Shop PROfezzion Travel Phone Holder 

The worst thing about short-haul flights is the lack of screen – and having to hold your phone for an entire movie can be frustrating.

Thankfully, this phone stand – which works with all phones – can mount onto luggage handles or tray tables with a clamp.

It also easily rotates 360 degrees, so you can use it to make hands-free video calls too. 

£16.99 Shop Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand

With one of these, you can charge all your Apple devices at the same time using one travel adaptor. 

It also folds up very flat, so doesn’t take up much space in a suitcase. 

The price on this varies based on which colour you choose. 

£18.04-22.99 Shop BEAUTURAL Clothes Steamer 

Nearly every hotel room has an iron, but actually using it can be a hassle.

This compact, handheld steamer is just the solution to still ensure your clothes are wrinkle-free throughout your holiday. 

It’s lightweight and small, heats up in just 30 seconds, and can be used on a wide range of fabrics.

Prices vary based on whether you opt for a blue or white model. 

£18.99 Shop Morfone 16-Pack Travel Bottles Set

This travel bottle set has been an absolute gamechanger for me when it comes to travelling with hand luggage.

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 sticker labels so you don’t mix up your shampoo with your moisturiser!

£7.67-13.99 Shop GRANNY SAYS 3-Shelf Hanging Travel Organiser 

There only ever seems to be hanging space in hotel wardrobes – meaning all your underwear and swimwear has to get shoved in dirty drawers.

This organiser changes that. Also a packing cube, it can pack up in your suitcase and then simply be unfolded and hung in the wardrobe.

It also means you save loads of time unpacking when you get into the hotel room.

Prices vary depending on the size you choose.

£19.99-23.99 Shop Portable Travel Door Lock 

Add extra security to your hotel room or Airbnb with this portable lock.

It can be installed in seconds, just by inserting the metal piece into the slot of the door lock, closing the door, and then putting the handle groove to the stud on the metal sheet.

After that, no one can open the door from the outside, even if they have a key.

£10.19 Shop Designed to prevent pressure on your eyes, this 3D sleep mask is perfect for sensitive eyes or those with lash extensions MyHalos 100% Blackout Sleep Mask 

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. 

£8.99 Shop These airport-approved liquid bags meet TSA and EU security requirements, allowing for smooth and quick passage through security checks Caija-H 5PC Reusable Airport Security Liquids Bags 

These airport-approved liquid bags meet TSA and EU security requirements, allowing for smooth and quick passage through security checks.

Made of waterproof EVA material, they feature triple ziplock closures to prevent spills.

Conveniently sized and equipped with a detachable hand rope for easy carrying, these reusable bags are an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags and perfect for storing toiletries and liquids during travel.

£6.29 Shop