Travel Essentials
2025 travel must-haves are the same whether you’re heading for a staycation this summer or heading abroad.
Spacemasks
What? Spacemasks are the best sleep masks EVER
Earlier this year I interviewed Fabulous Female Founder of Spacemasks Harriet Inglis over on Fabulous Female Founders.
My daughter Tilly won’t go to bed without a Spacemask, which is proving rather expensive but ensures she gets a great night's sleep. I asked Harriet when and how she decided to start Spacemasks.
‘Whilst at home being a Mummy I catered for friends and made delicious brownies for local cafés, before realising that my little black book and never-ending energy, was suited for the job of a virtual PA, a really rewarding job which gave me the idea of becoming a homestay host. So I started having overseas students, mostly from Japan, to stay during the school holidays to learn English. One of these students brought me a warming face mask as a gift and from that moment the idea for Spacemasks took hold. Having suffered from depression, panic attacks and anxiety in my 20’s I instantly understood the potential for a calming warm eye mask to bring respite from screens, lack of sleep and online stress and I decided on the space theme to emphasise the escape from earthly worries.’
London Nootropics
TFind Your Zen with London Nootropics
For those of us who love the ritual of a morning coffee but don’t love the jitters or the energy crashes, London Nootropics has just the answer: Zen, their new limited-edition blend designed to help you feel calm, focused, and balanced.
This isn’t your average cup of coffee. Zen is infused with powerful adaptogens—natural substances that help the body adapt to stress and restore balance. By blending L-theanine and KSM-66® Ashwagandha with high-quality coffee, London Nootropics has created the ultimate functional brew that supports your mind and body while keeping that rich coffee taste you crave.
Why Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are plants, herbs, and fungi that help our bodies adapt to physical, mental, and environmental stressors. They have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, and modern research continues to highlight their incredible benefits. The adaptogens in Zen work synergistically to enhance focus, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.
What’s Inside the Zen Blend?
Soluble Coffee (with 6% finely ground roasted coffee) – For a smooth, rich flavour.
L-theanine (153mg) – A naturally occurring amino acid found in green tea, known for its calming and focus-enhancing properties. It helps to counteract the jitteriness of caffeine, promoting a relaxed yet alert state.
KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root Extract (110mg, with 5% Withanolides) – One of the most well-researched forms of Ashwagandha, an adaptogen famed for reducing stress, supporting cognitive function, and improving resilience.
Natural Flavouring – Creating a subtly chocolatey taste, making Zen a deliciously smooth and enjoyable experience.
How Does Zen Taste?
Unlike some functional mushroom blends that have a distinctly earthy flavour, Zen has a rich, slightly chocolatey profile, making it perfect for those who love the depth of coffee but want something a little more balanced.
The Elevated Version of You
Whether you need to stay focused through a busy workday, keep your nerves steady before an important meeting, or simply enjoy a coffee that doesn’t leave you feeling on edge, Zen is the perfect companion. It’s a mindful, functional coffee designed to help you perform at your best—without the stress.
If you’re ready to experience coffee in a whole new way, now’s the time to try it.
Find your Zen with London Nootropics—one cup at a time. ☕✨
Mixologems
Mixologems is a fun-filled website for charms, jewellery and pendant lovers. This trend-setting site has exclusive hand-carved semi-precious lip, heart, flower and shell pendants, the perfect accompaniment to a summer tan and a beach poncho.
Micheline Arcier
I never travel without Harmonie Aromatherapie Dream Drops from Micheline Arcier (£19). If you’re having trouble sleeping or relaxing put a few drops onto pulse points and chest, inhale deeply and drift off into a magical slumber.
Use LULULOVESMA for a 15% discount on the whole range.
Maharani Textile
Not the catchiest of names, but who cares when the scarves are this soft and the craftsmanship so exquisite! I never travel (even if not going far) without a scarf and these are the best. The scarves are made from vicuña wool, which is the softest, most delicate wool in the world. Some of the embroidered scarves take up to 4 years to make.
Prices from £180. www.maharanishopping.com