top 10 items to make your travel hassle-free & comfortable

Traveling should be all about relaxing and enjoying yourself, especially if you're going a vacation. However, getting to your destination can often be a stressful chore. Whether you're going by plane, train, or automobile, there are certain items that make a vacation or business trip easier. What are the best travel accessories? Here are our picks of the top 10 items to make your travel hassle-free and comfortable.

You're traveling, and you want to rest in pitch-black darkness. How do you achieve this? Your travel accessories should include an eye mask with an adjustable strap. Once only for the bedroom, versatile eye masks block light and visual stimuli and are available in many designs. Throw one in your carry-on.

Health professionals recommend we drink eight glasses of water a day. This can be tricky while you're busy running around traveling. That's why water bottles are so handy. You can get your water anytime whether sitting at the airport or riding on a train. Insulated water bottles are the best, keeping water cold throughout the day. There are even bottles that filter the water.

Throwing your travel-size toiletries into your carry-on is an option, but why do this when you can use a handy travel organizer? Some organizers are general with a pocket or two. Others are specific, giving you a section for everything so that you don't have to think about it. Many of these organizers include containers that are TSA/airplane ready.

When you’re cold on an airplane, you can ask the flight attendant for a blanket, or you can bring your own. Travel blankets are thin, warm blankets to pull out of your carry-on and throw over your body. They’re also great for placing on the ground for a picnic. Weighted travel blankets are available to give you stimulating pressure.

Airlines require that your toiletries be travel-size when you fly. Travel toiletry bottles are perfect for that. There's no need to fret over how to pack your favorite shampoo, conditioner, or shower gel. Pour your liquids into bottles that are TSA/airline ready. Also, travel toiletry bottles are great for a weekend getaway or a quick camping trip.

Are you seeking extra security for your luggage? Luggage locks are one of the best travel accessories. Some luggage comes with locks, but those locks can be less than satisfactory. Buying well-made locks for your luggage takes care of all that. These are locks that are TSA/airplane ready, so they're perfect for airline travel or any other kind of trip.

Want to cancel out the noise you encounter from other travelers as you head to your destination? Your travel accessories should include headphones. But not just any headphones will do. The kind that comes with your smartphone doesn't always do the job. Comfortable headphones placed over your ears are the ticket. One of the best you can get is noise-canceling headphones that block out all outside sounds. They're perfect on airplanes when you want to focus on music or movies.

In today's world, keeping your hands clean continues to be a focus. That's why hand sanitizers for travel are popular. They're small enough to fit into your carry-on and satisfy TSA/airline standards. They come in traditional, fruity, flowery, and other scents.