The Gold Stars: Travel Must-Haves

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Ready to level up your travel game? In this episode of The Gold Stars, Clea and Joanna are joined by special guest Arianne Bellizaire, their co-star on the new Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Together, they’re spilling their top travel hacks and the smart, life-changing products they pack on every trip. From solving everyday travel headaches to leveling up your in-flight comfort, this episode is packed with inspiration to make traveling easier, cozier, and way more organized.

Scroll on to shop the travel picks from the episode, plus a recap of why these items get a Gold Star seal of approval:

Bearaby Travel Napper

“This travel version of my favorite weighted blanket is life-changing because it helps me sleep better in a hotel. Plus, it comes with a carry pouch and can fit right in your suitcase or carry-on.” -Joanna 

Dosey 7-Day Pill Compact Case

“I’m obsessed with this pill case! It’s chic, practical, and even has a mirror and labeled compartments for each day of the week. Instead of carrying all my medication containers when I travel, I can just grab this and go.” -Clea

Refillable Mini Perfume Spray Bottles

“With these atomizers, you can take your perfume, pour it into the containers, throw it in your carry-on bag, and meet all the travel requirements.” -Arianne

Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask

“It’s basically a weighted blanket for your eyes. If you have a headache or any tension, you just put it on and lay back.” -Joanna 

3 in 1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charging Dock

“It’s compact and charges three different devices at once with only one outlet plug.” -Clea

Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL™

“Hotels often have really beautiful white towels, and I don’t want to get makeup all over them, so instead, I use these disposable, biodegradable towels to wipe off any product and wash my face. They come in little travel-size boxes, so you don’t have to take the whole box, and I love how they are absorbent without feeling flimsy.” -Arianne

Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow

“So, I’ve tried every neck pillow on the market, but this Ostrichpillow is the best I’ve found so far. It’s flexible, so you can move it around however you want and prop yourself up better. I also like that you can remove the pillow and throw the cover in the washing machine after traveling.” -Joanna

Ries Refillable Travel Bottles

“One of my favorite travel hacks is from Reis, a Black female-founded brand I love supporting. Their bottles are perfect for all your travel products. No more worrying about TSA tossing your stuff! They lock securely to prevent leaks and are even dishwasher safe.” -Clea

Bathroom Sink Mat

“Some hotels don’t have the best sink setups, but this mat is my favorite hack. It rolls up for easy travel and fits right over the sink, with an opening for the spout. It gives you plenty of space for your products, stays put thanks to its weighted design, and even drains water if it gets wet.” -Arianne

Colgate Wisp Disposable Toothbrushes

“It's the most satisfying thing. You just bite the middle portion, and toothpaste comes out—no water needed. Something stuck in your teeth? Don't worry; there's a little pick at the end.” -Joanna 

Heyday Suction Mount Phone Holder

“You just put it on the back of your phone and it grips to any surface, and since this one is double-sided, you don’t have to commit to it being on your phone all the time or you can transfer it to a different phone case.” -Clea

BONUS GOLD STAR PICKS

AboveTEK Portable Laptop Lap Desk

"My laptop gets way too hot when it's on my lap, so this is the perfect desktop on the go. It fits right in my carry-on and even has a built-in area for a mouse." -Arianne

The Home Edit Packing Cubes

"Having everything separated makes packing and unpacking easier, and allows you to maintain an organized system when you are away."-Joanna

Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw 2.0

"I don't go anywhere without my emotional support water bottle. I like this one for travel because there's a built-in straw you can snap shut so nothing spills." -Clea