Travel-savvy accessories

Travel with style

Whether you\'re heading for a campsite in France or a far-flung beach, our selection of travel-savvy accessories guarantee a comfortable journey and ensure you arrive in style.

By Alyson Walsh

Bags of style

Look like a real jetsetter with this super-stylish leather weekend bag - OK we can\'t promise an upgrade but at least you\'ll look first class.

Patent leather travel bag with padlock, £89, www.marksandspencer.com

Mind your language

The new iPod Shuffle puts us all to shame - the Voice Over feature speaks 14 different languages. Announcing song titles, artists and even telling you when the battery\'s running low. Teeny-tiny in size, a built-in stainless steel clip ensures that it doesn\'t disappear down the side of the seat - a worthy addition to any travel bag.

New Apple iPod Shuffle, 4GB, £59, www.johnlewis.com

Mobile library

Take 160 books on holiday without paying excess baggage, by investing in a Sony E Reader.  The impressive technology creates the look of traditional print, can magnify text and bookmark pages. Go on, lighten the load!

Sony E Reader, £224, www.johnlewis.com

Business class

Any world traveller can look like our favourite First Lady by layering up in this neat cashmere cardigan. Perfect for in-flight snugness and cool summer evenings.

Cashmere cropped cardigan, £85, 8-20, www.boden.co.uk

Wrap up warm

Stay cosy all flight long with a luxurious silk/cashmere-mix scarf - better than the regulation airline blanket, no?

Fabulous scarf, £49, www.boden.co.uk

Keep calm

We all know that travel is almost as stressful as house buying and divorce, but it doesn\'t have to be that way. Applying essential oils to pulse points helps relax the mind and body, so Neal\'s Yard Remedies have come up with a fabulous blend to help reduce stress, lift the spirits and ease that exhausted feeling.

Organic Remedies to Roll for Travel, £4.85, www.nealsyardremedies.com

Bag lady

Avoid in-flight spillage and frantic fumbling by carrying beauty products in this pretty coated cotton make-up bag.

Wash bag, £19.95, www.zpm.com

The sound of silence

Almost as important as the passport - earplugs help block out the sound of Jumbo Jet engines, snoring passengers and rowdy hotel guests. Don\'t leave home without them.

Travel earplugs, £5 (for a set of six), Eagle Creek from www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

Travel size

We love Muji\'s fabulous travel collection. Downsized beauty products like this handy toothbrush set ensure arrival is just as fragrant as departure.

Travel toothbrush set, £2.95, www.mujionline.co.uk

Spray and go

Arrive at LAX looking as fresh as a private-jet-owning-celeb after a quick spritz of orange blossom water to revitalise tired skin. This small easily transportable bottle fits neatly into hand luggage.

Cooling face and body spritzer, £2.95 www.mujionline.com

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