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Travel Essentials: The Best Gadgets, Games and Entertainment for Travel

By Jessica Padykula |
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Travel smarter and ward off inflight boredom with these travel technology essentials. Here are the best gadgets, games and entertainment for your next trip.

travel essentials wireless headphones

Wireless headphones

Get up to 40 hours of battery life, sound-buffering design and three hours of playback with just a five-minute charge courtesy of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones. Lightweight and comfortable, you can also choose from several chic colours, including gold, silver and a pretty rose gold.

Price: $330
Available at: chapters.indigo.ca

travel essentials do-something dice

Do-something dice

Technology offers many ways to stay entertained on the go, but sometimes a simpler approach can be just as fun. Perfect for couples, families or even solo adventurers, this set of activity-determining dice is organized into four colour-coded categories (exercise, sights, food and nightlife) to help you map out a fun-filled day–with a simple roll of the dice.

Price: USD $12
Available at: uncommongoods.com

travel essentials e-reader

Lightweight e-reader

Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to two metres of water, the Kobo Aura H2O was made for pool or beachside reading. Store up to 6,000 eBooks with 8GB of memory and enjoy a print-quality reading experience from the plane to the pool and beyond.

Price: $200
Available at: chapters.indigo.ca

travel essentials phone charging bracelet

Phone-charging bracelet

No one likes getting caught without a charge–especially on the go–but this sleek, lightweight bracelet lets you breathe new life into your batteries without stopping, no matter where you are. Choose from gold or silver.

Price: USD $149
Available at: uncommongoods.com

travel essentials Cinemood pocket projector

Pocket projector

Whether lounging poolside or relaxing in your hotel room, turn any flat surface into a 12-foot screen with CINEMOOD Portable Movie Theater. The ultra-light, palm-sized projector comes pre-loaded with 120 hours of content and Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to stream content from Netflix, YouTube and more.

Price: $500 ($300 until July 29, 2019)
Available at: bestbuy.ca

travel essentials tiny speaker

Pint-sized speaker

Listen to music anytime, anywhere with the sleek and portable Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay P2. The tiny but powerful speaker provides up to 10 hours of play time and high quality sound, and connects wirelessly to all Bluetooth devices.

Price: USD $230
Available at: bang-olufsen.com

travel essentials Nintendo Switch

On-the-go gaming

Gamers of all ages can take their favourite games to go with Nintendo Switch. Play anywhere, any time, thanks to the ability to conveniently use the system in handheld mode, whether on a long-haul flight, at the airport, or during travel downtime.

Price: $380
Available at: nintendo.com/en_CA

travel essentials Roku streaming stick

Portable entertainment

Take your next Netflix binge with you by connecting the Roku streaming player to the internet at your next destination just like you would at home. Simply plug the stick straight into the TV’s HDMI port and you’re ready to watch.

Price: $45
Available at: bestbuy.ca

travel essentials audio sunglasses

Audio sunglasses

UV-blocking sunglasses combine effortlessly with crystal-clear, hands-free sound with these boho-inspired sunglasses. Each stylish pair keeps eyes safe from the sun while also letting you listen to music, podcasts and more through built-in Bose technology.

Price: USD $199
Available at: shop.nordstrom.com

travel essentials retro cool camera

Retro-cool camera

Polaroid’s OneStep+ Instant Camera makes it easy to snap some seriously creative pics– with immediate, tangible results. The retro-cool camera connects with your smartphone and offers the chance to use the built-in portrait lens and advanced photography techniques courtesy of the Polaroid Originals app for professional-looking pics on the go. 

Price: USD $140
Available at: shop.nordstrom.com

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