The 'life-changing' travel buys you can find on Amazon, loved by frequent flyers

For peace of mind when waving goodbye to your suitcase, it's worth using one of our best luggage trackers like the Apple AirTag when you travel. It should help to avoid lost bags and precious items – just attach it to your luggage, keys, wallet, backpack or purse and you'll easily locate your essentials. GH's tech editor, Simon Cocks, hails this as an absolute "must" when travelling.

Beach days, long walks, or dinners at the Airbnb can be upgraded by the addition of a speaker playing some of your favourite tunes, and this portable one could be the perfect choice.

It’s waterproof and lightweight, which is exactly what you’d want when you’re carting from it from here to there. It also has a convenient utility loop so you can clip it onto your bag, ideal for more bag storage and for playing music on the go. The impressive 13 hours of battery life means it’ll keep you entertained for a while.

This backpack is specifically designed to fit under a Ryanair seat, who has the most stringent luggage requirements of all airlines – so you should be within the limit for a personal item, whoever you fly with.

“I managed to pack everything I needed for a four-day trip to Barcelona into it, including two pairs of shoes," says Georgie D’Arcy Coles, GH cookery assistant. "It has lots of compartments, a laptop storage area, a side pocket for a water bottle, a zip front pocket for important items, and even a USB charging socket with a cable. This means you can attach a power bank to it inside your bag and charge your phone from the outside. Genius!"

If you love having the latest reads at your fingertips while you're away, our tech editor recommends this small ebook reader. His favourite compact Kindle, it has a sharp display and is lightweight to hold. It also comes in an attractive 'matcha green' shade. Our only watch-out – it's not waterproof so don't get too close to the pool!

This is perfect for slipping into your suitcase. There are 100 different speeds to choose between (yes, really) and the battery lasts for around three and a half hours on the highest setting.

Great for keeping cool and easy to pop in a handbag.

Scoring a strong 81/100 on our tests, this soft-shell Samsonite suitcase can easily fit everything you'd need for a two-week holiday inside. The 105-litre capacity is expandable up to 112.5 litres, and the durable soft shell can withstand bumps and knocks. A worthy investment for longer trips.

If you're looking for some compression socks for your next long haul flight, these ones from Danish Endurance are a reliable buy. They come in a range of colourways and sizes, and are designed to be comfortable and breathable.

This multi-tasker steams and irons thanks to its triangular ironing plate which can get into any hard-to-steam corners and creases. It scored 80/100 when tested in the lab and was very quick to remove creases on cotton, polycotton, silk and viscose, making it perfect for summer travel.

You never know who you'll be sat next to on a plane – a noisy eater? Crying baby!? – so a pair of noise-cancelling headphones is a must. We're a big fan of this pair from Bose, which are a quality buy.

Read our in-depth review here: Bose QuietComfort Headphones review

If you can't go without your accessories, this mini jewellery box has enough space to safely transport a few stud earrings, bracelets and necklaces with three hooks and interior sections. There's a handy mirror built into the box too, so you can accessorise on the go.

The plush velvet is so chic you may decide to keep the box out on your dressing table upon returning too.

Score: 88/100

Not only is this silk eye mask GHI Approved – read more in our best eye masks roundup – but it also comes recommended by our senior beauty writer, Florence Reeves-White.

“This is by far the best eye mask for sleeping, a hill I will not hesitate to die on,” says Florence. “I never slept on planes before I got one of these.”

If you don't want to put your things in the hold, we recommend investing in one of the Good Housekeeping Institute's best cabin bags. On test, it survived our extreme drop tests, only picking up the odd scuff mark here and there. Its sturdy wheels glided smoothly over different surfaces, too.

Its zip isn't entirely waterproof but it's a roomy bag that will be great to bring on long weekends.

Another GHI Approved favourite is this best travel hair dryer from Babyliss. It offered the power of a full-size hair dryer in a compact design – meaning it won't take up lots of room in your suitcase. Our testers also liked the wide, detachable nozzle that made styling their locks a breeze.

While we love nothing more than catching up on blockbuster films during flights, sometimes all we want to do is catch up on a hit TV show.

This affordable holder lets you attach your phone to the back of the airplane seat in front of you — or even on the edge of your coffee table for at-home use.

Want a tan before you even hit the beach? This tanning foam scored 94/100 in our Good Housekeeping Institute tests. It gives natural looking results, contains argan oil to hydrate while it bronzes, and takes two to three hours to develop. It also absorbs quickly so you won't find half your new tan on the sheets when you wake up.

Our tech editor is a big fan of this tiny power bank for ensuring you don't run out of charge when you most need it. It's only compatible with iPhones and won't do a full recharge, but it's the little gadget that could prove a lifesaver when you're abroad. This version is for a Lightning port but it's also available with a USB-C port if needed.

Planes seem to dry our skin and lips out within seconds, so if you struggle like us, you'll want to pay attention to this recommendation from GH's content production editor, Mel Giandzi.

"This ointment is my ride or die for travelling (and life)," says Mel. "It's perfect for dry lips, around the nostrils, for dry elbows, or as a brow gel." Perfect for slipping in your hand luggage.

Our wellness editor swears by Loop's ear plugs for blocking out noise when you just want to drown out your fellow travellers.

The Quiet 2 Plus are perfect for travel and sleep (and therefore sleeping while travelling) and scored 92/100 in the Good Housekeeping Institute tests. Read our full Loop earplugs review if you need any more convincing.