All packed up and ready to jet set around the globe? Great. Now the only thing standing between you and your dream holiday is the dreaded 13-hour flight. Well, you know what they say: it’s not the destination, but the journey that counts. So make it a good one with these must-have travel essentials that’ll have you globe trotting in luxury and style.
Pre-flight
First things first, every traveller worthy of the coveted seat in First Class needs statement luggage. You definitely can’t go wrong with the granddaddy of luxury travel accessories: Louis Vuitton! The Pegase 55 luggage (US$3,450) just screams elegance with its monogram canvas, cowhide trimming, and leather handles. Graphic Image luggage tag ($47.50) packs a mighty sartorial punch with its vibrant cobalt hue and python-embossed leather. A fully customisable carry-on bag? Yup, the Longchamp Le Pliage bag (US$790) is one handsome accessory.
Mid-flight
It can get absolutely arctic up in the air, so get cosy with the White + Warren cashmere wrap (US$295) and Charlotte Olympia travel set ($936.60), complete with adorable satin slippers and a matching eye mask. Unless you’re really lucky, a crying baby will inevitably be sitting next to you. The only solution: plug in and tune out the noise with the Sony X noise cancelling headphones (S149).
Post-flight
Congratulations – you made it out alive! Time to do some damage control and pamper your skin with the Crème de la Mer Destination Collection (US$440). And to set you off on the right foot, the Louis Vuitton 2014 guide book (US$37), which covers 15 of the world’s most exotic cities, is the perfect travel companion for your gadabouts.