I'm Going on Holiday—Here Are the Essentials I'll Stock Up on During Prime Day

It's official, my holiday countdown is on! I have approximately (well, exactly) 13 days before I pop my out of office on and hop on a flight to Spain and yes, I cannot wait.
In the run up to the occasion, I've naturally been thinking about what to pack. I pride myself on excellent organisational and prep skills, and so as soon as I'm two weeks out from the big day, I bring out my notepad and start jotting down what I need to pack and what still needs purchasing. And as I started this very process last night (I'm nothing if not punctual), I realised that most of my essential holiday items over the years have all come from one unlikely destination: Amazon.
Now, in my day-to-day life I don't normally shop on Amazon, but pre-holiday it becomes my go-to for everything from last-minute luggage (last year I had to buy an extra case the day before my trip when the wheels came off my trusty, 10-year-old bag), hot-weather beauty heroes, beach-ready accessories and practical pieces that make travelling so much easier. I'm one of those people who likes routine and to have their things around them, and so I rely on a roster of essentials that I bring out year after year to make me feel relaxed and in the holiday mood.
Shop my must-have holiday heroes below, all of which are available on Amazon and I'm hoping are available in the October Prime Day sale, which is rumoured to take place on the 11th and 12th of October 2023. Because who doesn't want to save a few pennies right now?
Head directly to Amazon's best deals here.
Shop My Amazon Holiday Essentials:
If, like me, you've managed to lose just one AirPod (down the gap between the tube and the platform), or even if you're just looking to invest in a new pair of headphones, allow me to draw attention to this great deal. Headphones are a must for me all year round, holiday or no holiday.
I'm not lying when I say I read a book a day when I'm on holiday. Last summer my partner and I went away for 14 days and I had to take at least 15 books with me (one spare, just in case), leading to him get very annoyed about the weight of the cabin bags! So, this year, I will be investing in a kindle to save both my hand luggage allowance and relationship!
Next Up: From 1000s of Deals, This Is What Our Editors Would Actually Buy on Prime Day

Poppy joined theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK team as managing editor in 2022. After graduating from university with a degree in English literature, she worked for several publications, including Women's Health, The Times and Marie Claire.
As WWW UK’s managing editor, Poppy looks after the content calendar and all output across the brand, in addition to working with contributors and supporting with social media planning, branded content, marketing and brand strategy. A keen eye for detail means Poppy oversees the production of tentpole moments such as special issues, events, gift guides and more. You won’t find many articles by Poppy on site, but when you do there’s no doubt they will either be focused on dresses, handbags or classic high-street buys she shares with her mum. Or better yet, all three!
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