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Cover Smart and chic travel accessories for your next vacation (Photo: Getty Images)

We round up the best gadgets worth the splurge for your next vacation

Jetting off for a holiday is one of life’s greatest pleasures, offering an opportunity to explore new destinations, different cultures, and create lasting memories. With the holiday season around the corner, it’s time to get your packing list in order. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or an occasional vacationer, having the right accessories will greatly enhance your experience.

These essential gadgets are both functional and elegant, making them must-have travel companions to take along on your next adventure.

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1. Smart luggage

Smart luggage have taken the travel industry by storm, offering innovative features that make any journey more convenient and secure. Some options come with built-in GPS tracking, so you’ll never have to worry about about misplacing your bag. The Arlo Skye carry-on boasts USB-C and USB-A ports that promise to charge your phone in under 30 minutes. For added luxury, its sleek exterior was designed without external zippers, and the handles are full-grain leather wrapped for comfort.

2. Noise-cancelling headphones

Essential for all long-haul flights, especially if you happen to encounter noisy neighbours on your journey, are a pair of effective noise-cancelling headphones. Many brands offer stylish designs with a variety of high-tech features, but we recommend the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. The streamlined design promises 11 customisable levels of noise cancellation, up to 20 hours of battery per charge and voice control capabilities.

3. Travel wallet

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Above Pocket organiser (Photo: Louis Vuitton)

The best travel wallet is sophisticated and practical—large enough to keep all your cards, and cash organised and secure, but sleek enough to fit in any pocket or compartment. Slender by design, this model by Louis Vuitton comes with RFID-blocking technology to protect your personal information and five inside pockets on top of three card slots.

4. Smartwatch

A versatile accessory that ensures you stay on schedule, while tracking your fitness levels while traveling. This luxury smartwatch from Tag Heuer comes equipped with a heart rate monitor, compass, microphone and a barometer.

5. E-reader

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Above The Kindle Oasis (Photo: Amazon)

Forget heavy books or magazines that take up valuable luggage real estate, and consider packing an e-reader instead. The Kindle Oasis is Amazon’s most premium yet—the stylish body is curved for comfort and is the only model with physical buttons, perfect for one-handed reading. The Oasis screen is powered by 25 LEDs capable of automatic lighting adjustments and is water-resistant.

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