This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click my link but does not change your price. See my affiliate policy here.
Another year, another reminder to please try to be thoughtful in your purchases and not just buy because things are on sale! Like many of you, we try to focus on experiences over things, but there are certain items that have helped make those experiences easier and more fun over the years. These are things that are useful, durable, and stand the test of time when it comes to family travel.
I’d always prefer to get them on sale when possible, so I’m sharing in case it helps save you some time and money, and make it easier for you to enjoy some amazing family adventures, too!
Travel Prime Day Deals 2024
Here are a ton of really good deals on items we use and love – I hope it saves you some money while addressing a need. They’re perfect for an upcoming trip, to save for winter holiday gifts, adding to a friend birthday gift bin (I hate having to run out for a gift last minute!), or holding onto for a special summer day.
Travel Items
- Universal Travel Adapter – A must if you travel internationally – we have several we always take. Love that this one has USB & USB-C ports, too.
- Mini white noise machine – my favorite tiny white noise device that’s amazing for travel!
- Mini portable charger – super small and lightweight and plugs directly into phone without a cord (2 pack for iPhones before 15, iPhone 15 / android mini portable charger)
- Lightweight expandable suitcase – durable and doesn’t use up a ton of weight for the suitcase itself. We’ve used in both carry on and checked sizes for years.
- AirFly Duo – my fave device for being able to listen to an airplane movie with my own wireless headphones. The Duo (for 2 sets of headphones) is on big sale!
- Packing Cubes – a great price on this set that are sturdy with good zippers. A packing non-negotiable for us!
- Hanging Toiletries Bag – love for containing everyone’s toiletries, and we have another that is the very best way to organize kid travel activities
- Magnetic phone ring holder – helps me drop my phone less 😉
- 4-pack of AirTag holders – we use these all the time for our AirTags
- No Eye Pressure Sleep Mask – Dan swears by these and sleeps with them at home and when traveling
- Folding 3-in-1 Travel Charging Dock – I love taking this along to charge my phone, AirPods, and watch all in one spot
- Cincha Luggage Strap – super helpful for keeping a bag secured to your luggage
- 3 FREE months of Audible – great for adults and kids alike
Road Trip
- Portable Jump Starter – an absolute must for every single car, especially if you’ll be on a road trip (but we keep one in ours for everyday). So helpful in an emergency.
- Portable Tire Inflator / Air Compressor – amazing deal on this one that we love and that has saved us more than once when we’ve had a flat on the road. 88k positive reviews don’t lie.
- Digital Tire Pressure Gauge – keep one of these in the glove box!
Children’s Items
- Boba Air lightweight baby carrier – an absolutely smoking deal for our favorite travel carrier – weighs less than a pound and folds up into a small pouch
- Car seat luggage strap – This strap is so simple but amazing for attaching your car seat to a suitcase to make it easy to get it through the airport
- Bubblebum Inflatable Booster – this is super convenient and lightweight and perfect to keep kiddos safe in the car when traveling. Really good deal.
- Kids Kindle – An absolute MUST for us, both at home and while traveling. The Kids version is the exact same as the regular version but comes with a case and Kindle Unlimited.
- Yoto Mini – absolutely love this little audiobook player at home & especially when traveling. Comes with a starter pack of cards. (You can also purchase directly from the Yoto website where they’re matching the discount.)
- Visual timer – We use these all the time for music practice, clean up, screens, and more.
- Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – One of our VERY favorite family games and perfect for travel. Says ages 8+ but we’ve had kids as young as 3 play and enjoy it.
- LCD Drawing Tablet – These are so great for travel – my kids use them constantly. Under $3 each – grab extra for gifts!
- Mini magnetic tiles – we love the regular version at home, and the minis are perfect for travel. Great deal and would make a perfect gift.
- Door Stop Alarm – we once had a toddler manage to get out of a hotel room in the wee hours of the morning. Fortunately, everything was fine, but having one of these is a very good idea.
Outdoor Gear
- Camelbak Mini Mule – LOVE this little hydration backpack for my younger kiddos (starting around age 3 or 4) or even for myself if I just need to carry some water and snacks on a trail.
- Ultralight camping shovel
- Dan’s Favorite Sun Hat at stocking stuffer price
- Collapsible beach buckets – perfect for camping or a beach trip
- Headlamps – always a good idea to have a few of these on hand
- Portable soap sheets – super convenient for travel or when outside
Women’s Fashion
- Minimal belt bag diaper bag – My very favorite bag for travel. Small and compact but has a compartment for wet wipes, fold-out changing pad, credit card slots, room for snacks/sunglasses/etc.
- Favorite no-show socks that DO NOT slip down
- Wrap-front swimsuit – One of my top 3 swimsuits that I’ve worn super frequently for the last 4 years and it’s held up great. I have the orange color block version.
- Half-sleeve midi dress – I adore this dress and have had it in navy & green for a couple years. This is the lowest price I’ve seen!
- Fave swim cover up that doubles as a top when traveling
- The maternity swimsuit I LOVED
Home
- BEST pillow in all the land – I seriously love this thing so much. I’ve had mine for years and brought it with me to London because it’s just that good. Truly life changing.
- Fave multipurpose scissors
- BEST vacuum. Bought a 220V version here in the UK. None better, I will die on this hill.
- Splendor – amazing price on my favorite game of all time
- Bentgo stainless steel leak-proof lunchbox – these are our faves and we even brought them to London with us
Deals from Other Retailers
Here are a few deals from other places this week!
- 50% off annual Walmart+ membership! We’ve used this for years for grocery delivery and it’s worth its weight in gold. (They also have the same prices as in store for their delivered items, unlike many other retailers.)
- Target Circle children’s clothing
- 50% off everything at Old Navy
- Big discounts on Beddy’s zip up bedding (use code PASSPORT)
