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Shop the holiday essentials on sale now, from suitcases to sunscreen

Maisie Bovingdon
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Wherever you are travelling to when lockdown lifts, a UK staycation or further afield, we have curated the travel essentials you need to make packing a breeze. (Getty Images)
Wherever you are travelling to when lockdown lifts, a UK staycation or further afield, we have curated the travel essentials you need to make packing a breeze. (Getty Images)

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Searches, (and bookings), for staycations and even travel abroad have soared in recent weeks, as the hope of holidays shimmers on the horizon. So there's no time like the present to make sure you have everything you need for your getaway.

And with travel restrictions starting to lift, and the Balearic Islands set to join the green list on 30 June, some may even be planning their long-awaited holiday abroad.

While many may be needing a brand new large suitcase to cram their holiday wardrobe into, others will want a lighter case to carry their hand luggage (and avoid extra charges on planes).

Alternatively, holdalls are a great, long-lasting purchase either for long weekends away or as an addition to your hold luggage.

For those who prefer to be super-organised, packing cubes may be helpful, especially for longer trips. And if you have anything more formal planned, a lightweight hand steamer is useful, while a luggage scale can save you a fortune.

Making sure you've packed a towel and sunscreen is paramount - even for a UK break, especially after last year's heatwave, which saw temperatures soar to higher than the Med.

We've compiled a check-list of items, including essentials on sale, to make sure you have everything you need for your next trip, without spending a fortune. Now, all you have to do is pack.

Shop the holiday essentials to buy now

Best luggage 

Business 200 backpack | £50 (Was £100) from Antler 

Business 200 backpack
Business 200 backpack

Titus cabin | £90 (Was £180) from Antler

Titus cabin
Titus cabin

Lightning medium | £75 (Was £150) from Antler

Lightning medium
Lightning medium

DUOPACK Spinner Expandable | £119.25 (Was £159) from Samsonite

DUOPACK Spinner Expandable
DUOPACK Spinner Expandable

Pace 20L Rucksack | £22.99 (Was £59.99) from Mountain Warehouse

Pace 20L Rucksack
Pace 20L Rucksack

Carttiya Large Toiletry Bag | £12.99 (Was £20.99) from Amazon

Carttiya Large Toiletry Bag
Carttiya Large Toiletry Bag

Celine Faux Croc Travel Wallet | £12.50 (Was £24.99) from Katie Loxton

Celine Faux Croc Travel Wallet
Celine Faux Croc Travel Wallet

Easyfun Suitcase Organiser Bags for Travel Packing Cubes | £10.49 (Was £14.99) from Amazon

Easyfun Suitcase Organiser Bags for Travel Packing Cubes
Easyfun Suitcase Organiser Bags for Travel Packing Cubes

Best sun cream deals

Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream Plus SPF50 | £27.20 (Was £34) from lookfantastic

Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream Plus SPF50
Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream Plus SPF50

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Sun Cream SPF50 | £13.10 (Was £17.50) from lookfantastic

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Sun Cream SPF50
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Sun Cream SPF50

Best beach accessories deals

Ray-Ban Unisex Sunglasses Aviator | £79 (Was £142) from Amazon

Ray-Ban Unisex Sunglasses Aviator
Ray-Ban Unisex Sunglasses Aviator

Dock & Bay Extra Large Beach Towel | £14 (Was £21) from Dock & Bay

Dock & Bay Extra Large Beach Towel
Dock & Bay Extra Large Beach Towel

Havaianas Slim Logo Metallic | £14 (Was £28) from Havaianas

Havaianas Slim Logo Metallic
Havaianas Slim Logo Metallic

Best tech deals

CANON PowerShot G7 X MK II Compact Camera Vlogging Kit | £479 (Was £579) from Currys

CANON PowerShot G7 X MK II Compact Camera Vlogging Kit
CANON PowerShot G7 X MK II Compact Camera Vlogging Kit

Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones with Mic/Remote | £39.99 (Was £49.99) from John Lewis & Partners 

Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones with Mic/Remote
Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones with Mic/Remote

iBlockCube® Travel Adapter Worldwide All in One International Wall Charger | £24.83 (Was £26.99) from Amazon

iBlockCube® Travel Adapter Worldwide All in One International Wall Charger
iBlockCube® Travel Adapter Worldwide All in One International Wall Charger

Best health and toiletries deals

First Aid Kit | £11.97 (Was £13.59) from Amazon

Mini First Aid Kit
Mini First Aid Kit

Immunity and Protection bundle | £17 (Was £26.69) from Boots

Immunity and Protection bundle
Immunity and Protection bundle

Cuticura Original Anti Bacterial Hand Gel | £14.04 (Was £14.94) from Amazon

Cuticura Original Anti Bacterial Hand Gel
Cuticura Original Anti Bacterial Hand Gel

Jungle Formula Maximum Insect Repellent Spray with DEET | £4.95 (Was £9.99) from Amazon

Jungle Formula Maximum Insect Repellent Spray with DEET
Jungle Formula Maximum Insect Repellent Spray with DEET

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