These 15 Travel Essentials Are Game-Changing. Here's Why

[@LifeWellCruised]

🛳️ ITEMS IN VIDEO👇 Phone tether strap: amzn.to/3Dt3NSX Hat clip: amzn.to/4gl6u7y Sunhat: amzn.to/3ZLOlcb Nautical stripe bag: amzn.to/41FAjvf Inflatable travel pillow: amzn.to/4gnmFkF Carry-on backpack XL: amzn.to/49NLeF6 Waterproof waist pouch: amzn.to/3OLXZX5 Toiletry skins: amzn.to/3VMqTKo Clear TSA bags: amzn.to/3P39iKH Shoe bags: amzn.to/3BtwM8F Soap bar pouch: amzn.to/4fmYaTy Solid shampoo & conditioner: amzn.to/4fuue8f No vacuum compression bags: amzn.to/4fuk1Za Laundry detergent sheets: amzn.to/400H21x No surge power cube: amzn.to/4gHzINM Waterproof phone cases on lanyards: amzn.to/3iXCuT6 Compression packing cubes: amzn.to/3VPbPuI Air tags: amzn.to/4cvYgru MORE CRUISE ESSENTIALS Over the door organizer: amzn.to/4e3lVRj Passport wallet: amzn.to/3f6VqNW Hanging toiletry bag: amzn.to/3Nb8fFY Magnet hooks: amzn.to/3yP2xXU Magnet clips: amzn.to/37bNh9W Cruise lanyards: amzn.to/3uNZBFb Cruise card holder: amzn.to/3EWtRUL Clear TSA approved liquid bags: amzn.to/49AEmdD Towel bands: amzn.to/3S4bd3B Travel jewelry bag: amzn.to/2SY190s Portable straws: amzn.to/4bF7L6m Flat travel fan: amzn.to/3ZserSA Poupourri: amzn.to/40J0G2R Foldable backpack: amzn.to/3S6DiY1 Collapsible water bottle: amzn.to/4bAxkp9 Electronics organizer bag: amzn.to/4frrGs1 Pop up hamper: amzn.to/3RYTrhY Night light motion sensor: amzn.to/33eMEqP Travel alarm clock: amzn.to/3iYuYXN Water shoes: amzn.to/3G14O1g Reef safe sunscreen: amzn.to/3rHUlRS Bonine: amzn.to/3NE87zo Towel clips: amzn.to/3ZGlCXl Iwalk charger: amzn.to/3ZudmIN Charger w/ cables: amzn.to/4g3KoGF Electronics organizer bag: amzn.to/49vAwmI Magnetic phone holder: amzn.to/3YNYdkZ Hand held fan: amzn.to/41qsTfg Luggage tag holders: Royal Caribbean: amzn.to/3tvNzB5 Celebrity: amzn.to/3JB36Fk Norwegian: amzn.to/3JzGiFP Princess: amzn.to/3wvgW8t Carnival: amzn.to/3uhaUFM HAL: amzn.to/3tz7tLs MSC: amzn.to/3PLkMU4 More Items we LOVE @ Life Well Cruised Amazon Store: amzn.to/3QaoV29 As Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@mylifewithmarmalade4624]

8:50 If you plan to do a fair amount of hand washing during your cruise, one of my favorite must haves is a collapsible salad spinner. You can put the colander part in the larger catch bowl, add soap, water, and small laundry items. Let them soak and agitate by hand as needed. When you’re ready to rinse, lift out the colander part with the clothes in it, dump the soapy water out of the bowl and add fresh water. When you’re clean and rinsed you can use the spin function to get clothes much drier than you normally would be able to wringing by hand, and unlike trying to manually wring the laundry items, it won’t twist/mash/damage things like underwire bras and swimsuit tops, or things with decorative beading or appliqués.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@mylifewithmarmalade4624 this is so smart! I haven’t seen the collapsible ones yet

[@heathahlee]

Welp, I just put a collapsible salad spinner in my Amazon wish list. 😂 That is a fantastic tip!

[@mylifewithmarmalade4624]

@ it’s definitely a game changer. Best part is there’s usually just enough room in the collapsed thing to stash a little detergent and a travel clothesline.

[@melissavick3071]

I bought that backpack a year ago. It's a GAME CHANGER! It's exactly what I had been seeking for a long time! Trust me, you do need it!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Glad it worked out for you! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback

[@tduck828]

Good to know!

[@bernadettelawson2916]

How does it measure up for airline carry on sizes?

[@melissavick3071]

@bernadettelawson2916 I'm not sure the size, but I had mine pretty full. It still fits under the seat with plenty of room.

[@Jameschewingfoil]

A Tether?Thats what pockets were made for.

[@davidlarson2534]

All very good suggestions. The cell phone lanyard I highly recommend. My wife has used one for several years now. A word of caution: the tab that slips inside your phone cover can teat over time. Buy a quality one that is stronger and less likely to tear.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s a great tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@peggywoods4327]

I have been using the Matador soap pouch and the mesh soap saver bag for years now! I use a combo soap/shampoo bar to help minimize my toiletries. If you are in one place for a few days, you just hang up the mesh bag to keep the soap from getting goopy. The soap pouch lives up to its claims of not leaking and allowing the soap to dry. I've converted most of my toiletries to minimalist and/or solids so my traveling is a breeze!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Fantastic!

[@mrlogboy]

Doing anything I just gotta say I love Amazon shopping videos, especially when it’s very knowledgeable people like yourself. My wife doesn’t ‘ cause I buy too much.

[@mrlogboy]

iPhone tether strap I actually found about that in September when I was in Hong Kong as everybody was wearing it using it and it’s a normal thing around there so we got some there

[@mrlogboy]

Find the magnetic hat clips and they didn’t quite work. They weren’t strong enough for our hats. Maybe we have big heads but we were able to get a hat clip that was like an alligator clip that had sponges on the end so you could grip it that way, and those ones worked for us.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Wow, very interesting. Honestly it’s such a smart little item - I’m surprised I haven’t seen it more

[@LifeWellCruised]

I definitely like finding & trying out different products that can be useful, but I hear you 😂

[@mrlogboy]

Darn it another thing not to buy we’ve been using travel pillows since mid 2015 or 2017 we used to have those other pillows and we still have some left that we just keep to display cause it’s like a Disney one or ones like a Canadian moose, but yeah, we’ve been using these cause we don’t necessarily use them all the time but if we need to use one, we have one cause it inflates and deflates

[@stevekillian9710]

Love the soap bag idea!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Me too!

[@TheIndependentWhiskeyDrinker]

The waterproof waist pouch is AMAZING. My wife and I both have one, and it's perfect for the beach, catamarans, or anywhere you're concerned about getting your phone, wallet, or passport wet. I wear it right into the water with me, and everything is DRY and SECURE while I'm out and about.

[@harborspringsgirl]

Great advice and some new items I currently do not have. Time to go shopping.!!

[@AnaelyN1979]

Love all your videos! On a side note, Your nails look amazing. Love the color and shape.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@AnaelyN1979 awe thanks!! I went with holiday red this time :)

[@roamtheglobe8912]

I have a similar backpack that I bought almost two years ago and have taken it on about 8 or 9 trips...both just down to the US and overnto Europe. Absolutely a game changer. Same size as a rolling suitcase but easier to travel with through the airport (especially when you are in a hurry!). And no fighting for the overhead bin space now that everyone seems to be travelling with carry-on big enough to store an extra person! I don't think I will ever go back to a rolling carryon!

[@lindabradford9591]

I hate those huge body size suitcases over my head on a plane.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@roamtheglobe8912 wow! Very interesting

[@lilkygirl0284]

My newest cruise gadget is the portable hanging clothes dryer! It is perfect to dry all your swimwear quickly! I'm so excited about it because I HATE wet swim wear hanging in the shower or putting it on damp!

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@lilkygirl0284 I have to look for this!!

[@kathyfenwick4612]

Love the phone strap idea! I have seen the lanyard type one & plan to get that for our europe cruise next November but definately going to grab this tether one:) We also use a waterproof/sandproof backback that folds closed & then locks together with a combination lock. We attach it to lounge chair & kind of tuck it under something & have not had any issues since we have had it, touch wood lol!

[@adamw7594]

Great idea with the washing detergent strips.

[@ER-ge2yk]

Thanks for the video. I'll be looking into the carry on backpack.

[@LovingAlmostEveryLine]

Thanks for the great ideas!

[@laurazeller2014]

Thank you so much, Ilana! Love your videos!

[@nbmsc]

any good recommendations for a waterproof man sling bag a bit bigger than the waist band you showed but more of a sling that is waterproof and good quality

[@LifeWellCruised]

I haven’t seen. I’ll keep a lookout

[@michellebyford487]

Yes Yes, the Solid shampoo and conditioner bars are amazing. I use them at home. I use those and the Shea body bar.

[@patti1044]

Thanks! One warning, please be aware of people around you when wearing one of the very large backpacks. I have been whacked in the face while sitting in my aisle seat and the wearer turns around.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I agree! That’s a good thing to keep in mind

[@aragorn318]

I could have really used that phone tether strap on my last European trip. Especially on the Big Bus!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Right? I never knew it existed but I’ll definitely be bringing it for European “city” travel

[@tduck828]

I've been using that phone tether strap (well similar one that has cross body strap, wristlet strap and pouch) for years. They are so fantastic!

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad to hear it’s worked well for you

[@melodymurphy1240]

I love all your tips and tricks! Thanks for everything you bring to your channel!

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@TheTravOlingers-GO]

Love these ideas, we have adopted many of these items into our travel routine.

[@cindylynch9266]

Thx Ilana! Another great video!! ❤

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Phone tether strap looks amazing and fantastic item! Love that ❄️🛳️❄️🎁❄️🌨️🌨️🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄❄️❤️❄️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄💚💚💚☃️💚🎅🏻🎅🏻🌨️❤️❤️🎁🎁🎁

[@pastrychefalfred876]

I love them! i have a version that's a lanyard that goes around your neck.

[@clairevinet3557]

Thank you sweet lady! 🙏🏼🤗🇨🇦💖

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@francescabaca1722]

Es muy interesante, no conocía las bolsas negras para zapatos y que sin reutilizables. Yo los llevaba en boksas de ropa y luego las lavaba. A ver si las pruebo. Gracias 😊😊

[@laurenschenck5355]

Carry on backpack is my favorite!! Best item I ever bought it all sizes and colors too! 💚🎁🎄 🎁💚💚☃️☃️🌨️❤️🎅🏻🎁🎁🎁🛳️🛳️🛳️🎄🎄🎄🎁💚🛳️🛳️☃️🌨️🌨️❤️❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎁💚💚

[@LifeWellCruised]

My brother just got it for their upcoming cruise too for him and one of his kids. Smart design

[@jfminton54]

Good tips!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for watching!

[@missionrvservices]

This is awesome! Love this idea

[@MsSecretabundance]

Watched a lot of your videos as we have now booked our 1st cruise for March and booking the 2nd cruise to Alaska in June/July. We have not cruised since the pandemic and decided it was time! I had soooooo many notes scattered around - decided to purchase your cruise planner as I love to be organized! What a great find... I have travelled for years and still create a folder for each trip and put it in my carry on. (I'm 55 yrs old) Excellent that I can print out what pages I need for the trip! I only wish that it was editable so I can add my own notes, packing items, etc and it saves it. Teresa

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@MsSecretabundance congrats on booking your first cruise! So glad to hear the LWC Ultimate Cruise Planner has been helpful as you plan. Thanks for your purchase & feedback 😊

[@runltdan]

OMG we all witnessed Hat Hair😂. Great bunch of items 👍. My fiancé are going on celebrity equinox out of Orlando, Jan11…. It starts out stopping in Key West then a couple other ports… Can’t wait I’m betting I’ve told you earlier.😂🤣😂. Cruising is jokingly my happy place as much as you know about cruising I’m gonna turn you onto something very cool. Go to the lowest deck where you can see the oceans wake towards the front of the boat. You will see an incredible flying fish show if you get lucky…. Most time with patience you’ll see them and it’s incredible. Thanks for the video- Live Every day.

[@dennissems]

Hi Alana. Happy Holidays. I was wondering if you have any videos on cute, comfy airport outfits. By the way I love your victors. ❤❤❤❤

[@laurenschenck5355]

You look fabulous llana and love ur hair so beautiful glowing! 🎄🎄🎁🎁🎄🎄💚🎅🏻🎅🏻☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻🌨️🌨️🛳️🛳️🌨️🎁🎁🎁🎄💚🎁🎅🏻🎅🏻☃️☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻❄️🌨️🌨️🛳️🛳️❤️🎄🎁🎁💚🎄

[@katale315maharet3]

Thank you for your videos. I find them helpful.😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for being here! So glad they’re helpful

[@AnthonySemones]

8:57 can't use it on Disney either. Can't have an extra plug, but can have a cube that only has USB outlets.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Ahhh thanks for mentioning

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

Just got back from a 12 night cruise to southern Caribbean. I have used many of Ilana's suggestions and they have worked great. Love the nautical bag with shoe compartment! The water pouch's I bought but not need as we did not spend any time away from our lounges on Islands but brought them just in case. We used the backpack you recommended that folds up into nothing and it worked well for my husband who hates carrying a backpack. We brought your recommended European plug ins as we were on the Vision of the Seas and being an older ship it only has two regular plug in the room. I brought one multiple also and it was not flagged. I think they are more lienyet on the older ships. Our cabin attendant did remind us to unplug them all when we left our room and we did. I had a medical fridge and cpap taking up two in the room so it worked out well. The water proof phone case said it is easy to use for underwater pics and video's and it was not! Went snorkeling with Sea Turtles and it did not work under water. If I raised it up above the water it worked. Thank you Ilana for helping to make our cruise this month most perfect!

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@2ndChanceCrafting my pleasure and thanks for sharing what worked best & what you used :)

[@sams3015]

My mom and I are doing a cruise in Asia in January we just impulse bought in the Black Friday sales. I just discovered your channel, it’s great. I also discovered those Hilton points I acclimate that are apparently expiring soon can be used on Amazon

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@sams3015 that’s amazing!!

[@ariesrgr8303]

Love the phone tether item, especially for Europe cruise. Phone snatching is huge and tourists are targeted due to pulling phones out to take pictures.

[@ajchooey2248]

Hi Ilana,I'm a nail tech and agree your nails look fabulous. I love your dress. Can I have a link?😘

[@joykruczay]

Really useful items - thanks for the advice! Just letting you know that we used that power cube on RCCL in March, and it was not questioned. Is this a new regulation?

[@CarolGuy-b1t]

Sadly it is not allowed on RCC or Celebrity. They took ours in September but did return at end of cruise😢

[@joykruczay]

@@CarolGuy-b1t Thank you - is RCC Royal Caribbean Cruise Line? We used it on there no problem, but maybe this is new.

[@rosshageman951]

The laundry sheets are something I already use and plan to take when we do the Trans-Atlantic trip next year.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I've used them before too and they’re super easy to pack

[@Paul-xz3hw]

Packing cubes

[@udmlaw02]

The backpack is on lightning deal on Amazon right now!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Wow!! Awesome!! Thanks for sharing

[@kenyattaclay7666]

At first I didn’t think a travel backpack was necessary. However last year I decided to get one & I won’t go back. I can’t vouch for how it would fit under the seats on any of the low carriers like Spirit or even the regional third party carriers that are are part of the legacy carriers but on my flights with Southwest & United I had no issues fitting the large one under the seat. I also pack one of those travel backpacks that can fold into itself. I’m not sure what the name for it is but it’s small enough that it doesn’t take up much room so when you go into port you can use it a just a regular backpack.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Appreciate you sharing!

[@olivebio]

Just. Bought the power cube!!

[@carolyntemplin488]

hi Ilanna! I am going on a 7 night cruise in January to Caribbean, just curious, do I really need to do any hand washes for that length cruise? Or can I just bring enough clothing for that time? Also, can you recommend some dresses for the weather there? thanks!!! I really enjoy your videos!! Thanks!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@carolyntemplin488 so exciting!! I don’t think you need to do a wash if you bring enough for each day. Also you may find that you only wear some items for a couple hours and they don’t really get dirty. Here’s a blog post with some dresses for the Caribbean lifewellcruised.com/cruise-dresses-amazon-resort-wear/

[@carolyntemplin488]

@@LifeWellCruised thank you ! I really enjoy your videos! Very helpful!

[@deborahslade5348]

Can someone tell me what the item being shown in the “still” image for this video actually is? Looks like a card holder with a stretchable bracelet???

[@dawnbellerive4717]

I have used the cell phone lanyard for years. Easier than the wrist attachment.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to know

[@juliemolthop8980]

Hi Ilana. I'm a subscriber who ALWAYS enjoys your vlogs! I'm taking my first cruise next month and don't have a suitcase yet. And because I ride on public transportation I like the idea of that backpack like suitcase that comes with the packing cubes. Would you please provide a link to purchase this? Forgive me if you posted already, it's been a long day at work. Thanks again for all that you do Lady! 😊

[@truepeacenik]

In description.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for being a subscriber. I’m glad you liked the video! I always include links in the video description. However I just pinned a comment with all the items :)

[@NicholasPyers]

Love the backpack… but the colour I want (dark blue) isn’t available to ship to Australia 😢

[@LifeWellCruised]

I'm sorry to hear that! Maybe they'll add it soon!

[@NicholasPyers]

@@LifeWellCruised other colours are available, but a few, including the blue, for some reason are not Ps…. If I was going on a cruise to the US, I’d consider ordering it and working out how to get it shipped to my hotel OR how to get it if I was only visiting a port for a single day.

[@wendio5437]

We were in Europe a couple of months ago and I made my husband put a tether on his iPhone and wasn’t really happy about it. When we were in Greece, I literally watched a guy on a motorcycle eye my husband’s phone as he was engrossed in looking at directions. Luckily I had made him put the wristband on his wrist and when the guy realized it was attached to my husband, he moved on. Keep ahold of those iPhones people. iPhone theft in the U.S. is pretty rare, but not so in other countries.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@wendio5437 wow! Thanks for sharing this

[@judithcooper90]

What power adapter is RC allowing?

[@annes6182]

RC recently updated this part of their policy that only allows the brick-style USB only adapters that plug directly into the outlet with no power cable. You can have several USB slots but no additional outlets for two- or three-prong plugs.

[@pamackerman5423]

Hi! What cruise line would you recommend for 1st time cruisers. We are looking a MSC, any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@pamackerman5423 I definitely do! Please look for a video I put out last week called “BEST CRUISE LINES - 8 major cruise lines compared”. I included msc in this and you’ll find a good overview of this & other cruise lines :)

[@lineapearce1865]

@lifewellcruised - not sure I see the “carry on backpack”? I see the folding backpack - is it the same item?

[@alyssasimon3940]

do you need two soap bags for both shampoo and conditioner?

[@LifeWellCruised]

I think so as they’re separate products so I wouldn’t want them to mix

[@truepeacenik]

@@LifeWellCruised Nope! I carry soap, shampoo, conditioner in one bag. Don’t put them on dripping wet (blot on a towel as you pack)

[@LifeWellCruised]

@ so good! Thanks for sharing this

[@margaretvoorhaar7651]

Hat clips useful if your hat has no brim.

[@lynnd5478]

Sorry to ask a little off subject .. but where was that where you were floating on the tube in that tunnel of ivy or whatever?

[@drannymama]

Need help with Hawaiian cruise. Don’t like the itinerary from Norwegian. Just don’t want to be on the water that many days in a row. Could you help?

[@LifeWellCruised]

I don’t sell cruises. Are there other itinerary or ships you like?

[@drannymama]

Looking for other cruise lines that go to Hawaii?

[@TwoTuras2]

We flew to Honolulu and did a 3 days on Oahu with a 7 day cruise that stopped at Maui fir 2 days, Hilo and Kona on the Big Island and 2 days at Kauai. NCL Pride of America.

[@jayrow5029]

Other cruise lines definitely sail to Hawaii from a west coast city. But the geographic distance means it takes 4-5 days at sea for a ship to get there. I believe the only other option is to fly there and get on Pride of America to cruise the islands.

[@GlendaWarren-f1n]

No hat hair here … move along ! Love your suggestions ! Going on virgin (ohhhhh my ) thanks to you ! In about 20 days ! We are 66 and 67 ! Are we going to hide in our room ?

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha! Honestly there’s a wide age range, and I’ve heard sometimes younger people are surprised that many guests are 50, 60, 70 (let’s face it, that’s who cruises a lot). Don’t forget to reserve shows. Enjoy (I hope) 😂

[@GlendaWarren-f1n]

@ I will use all your advice! Thanks in advance will let you know ! They see 8 islands in 10 days ! No body else does that !

[@lj6393]

Love Virgin! Pack your theme nights and enjoy yourself! The food is delicious! No kids! Friendly staff and upbeat atmosphere. Book your dining and try as many specialty restaurants (INCLUDED!!!) as you want every night. You must use the app for everything.

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Some very good items, love the Hat Clip. I'm sure the backpack is handy, but sure dislike people wearing them everywhere, when they turn around and smack you with them.

[@1LocWonder]

First😂😂😂 Do people still say that?

[@LifeWellCruised]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

I take these videos very seriously, much to my wife's consternation.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I feel that 😂

[@dawnl4127]

Long time viewer here. This is the first video of yours that I felt traveled into infomercial territory, especially since you hadn't tried some of the products. I really hope you don't "go there" with your channel!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for being a long time viewer. I don’t have enough cruises to try everything on a ship myself, but these are viewer recommendations, which I appreciate. I have used about 6 out of these & love them. Never feel obligated to buy anything:)

[@dawnl4127]

@@LifeWellCruised Good answer! Thank you.

[@EdwardArmstrong-y3f]

Terrible video.!!! Go Dollars tree save money pick these items for a fraction of cost . Craft items why paid Jeff B has enough money .!!! He doesn’t pay taxes.!!! Buy $1.25 hat and donate it when you come back from vacation.!!! Homeless

[@truepeacenik]

You think the corporation that owns Dollar Tree pays their fair share? Think they pay as well as Amazon?

[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@ShatterR-il6yz]

Beautiful lady