My travel essentials for long haul travel in 2025. As Marketing Director for The Hotel Guru, I spend a lot of time in the air, hopping between hotels, scouting out the best places to stay, and writing about them. And after years of perfecting my packing routine, I’ve nailed down the travel essentials that I won’t board a flight without. It’s a bit of a mixed bag—some practical, some indulgent—but they all make long-haul travel that little bit easier.

My travel essentials for home and away in 2025

Marketing has never been easier! Lulu Townsend has over 20 years of experience in marketing in the lifestyle and hotel space. She has hands-on experience working in hotels and has lived in France, Spain and Italy as well as travelling the world.

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