The holidays are upon us and so is the chance to stock up on thoughtful gifts for others or, just maybe, treat yourself to something nice on Cyber Monday. One thing is for sure: Our Traveler editors won’t be sleeping on this year’s deals. Thousands of Cyber Monday deals have landed, including sales from travel-friendly brands we love like Away, Calpak, Nordstrom, New Balance, Girlfriend Collective, and more. We asked our editors what goods are on their wishlists this year, and luckily, many of them are on sale. Read on for what our editors are shopping this Cyber Monday, from in-flight tech essentials and kitchen appliances to new bed sheets as comfortable as the ones in your favorite hotel.
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Noise-canceling headphones
I’ve lost too many tiny earbuds to count now, and I think it’s time to accept that delicate in-ear headphones simply aren’t for me. Instead, I’ll be using the Cyber Monday discounts to invest in a great pair of over-ear headphones that will be almost impossible to lose track of (hopefully). I’ve always been a fan of Bang & Olufsen, so the comfortable Beoplay HX style is top of my list. Noise cancelation is non-negotiable for busy flights and trains, and I hear great things about the Bose QuietComfort style. Either way, it’ll be a peaceful, quiet Cyber Weekend and beyond for me. —Abigail Malbon, acting global director for audience development, analytics, and social
A compact toiletry bag
A tablet
Lugging a heavy laptop while I’m traveling isn’t ideal—it takes up a lot of space and weighs me down. I’m eyeing the Amazon Fire Tablet 10: It’s great for downloading books to read on the airplane thanks to its Kindle capabilities, but can also function as a platform to watch my favorite Netflix shows, catch up on emails, and create digital art. I’m also considering the Apple iPad 10, which is quite a bit more sophisticated and able to do more advanced things without crashing, run a lot of programs at once, and is better equipped to be used for catching up on work while on the go, especially when partnered with a detachable keyboard. —Jamie Spain, travel bookings editor
Sleek cookware
I’ve been eyeing the Our Place pots and pans for months. They do the job of several pieces in one, are nonstick and easy to clean, and yes—look much more aesthetically pleasing on a stovetop than traditional cookware. And since many of its bestsellers and bundles are on sale, I might finally go ahead and splurge. —Meaghan Kenny, associate commerce editor
Kitchen appliances
I have always been a big fan of juices and even worked at a juice bar as a teenager. I’ve begun adding them more regularly to my shopping list and have been thinking about cutting out the middleman and juicing at home. I’ve had my eye on a few juicers, but living in Manhattan means I’m only afforded so much counter space. I’ve landed on one from Breville that’s compact, fast, and easy to clean. While on this DIY kick, a coffee maker is next on my list. I do enjoy a nice cup of regular coffee, but I also want the option to make everything from espresso shots to frothy lattes, so I’ve got my eye on the Nespresso coffee maker. —Paris Wilson, commerce producer
Comfortable flats
Flats are back, but let’s be honest, it’s tough to find a pair that’s actually comfortable enough to wear for more than a few hours. Rothy’s recently redesigned one of its core products, The Point II, to be a bit more supportive—now I just have to decide which color to get. —M.F.
A winter coat
I recently got my hands on a new winter jacket from Girlfriend Collective and I haven’t stopped raving about it since to anyone who will listen—friends, coworkers, even my mom! After seeing it on me, my mom admitted she wanted one of these new warm puffers for herself. Luckily, this cozy jacket—and several other styles—are heavily discounted as part of the brand’s Cyber Monday sale. I’m snagging one for my mom as a Christmas gift and I can’t wait for her to love it as much as I do. It stands up to temps as low as 18 degrees and is wind-resistant, water-repellent, and features compressive cuffs that prevent cold air from sneaking up the sleeves. P.S. It’s available in a long and cropped version, too. —M.K.
A reliable portable charger
Whether you’re traveling across the world or just going out to lunch, you will likely find yourself with a phone that’s almost dead at a time that is extremely inconvenient. I’m looking to stock up on a new portable charger, or buy a few for gifts for friends who always seem to have their phones on one percent. Right now I’m looking at the Iniu portable charger; it has a super slim design that will easily fit in a purse or backpack. I’m also eyeing this mini charger from Anker—it’s small enough to fit in my pocket. —J.S.
An air purifier
Linen sheets
Cashmere sweaters
I’m trying to be really intentional with my purchases at the moment—let’s be honest, there’s a lot I want, but not a ton I need—so my Cyber Monday purchasing will be focused on gifts this year. I’m all about giving things that are practical and will actually be used, but still feel decadent and special. That usually ends up being slightly fancy foodstuffs, like Italian maraschino cherries in hand-painted jars, splurgy olive oils, maybe some tinned Maine lobster, or gift cards to cheese shops. Usually there’s a sense of some place, based on where I want to transport the recipient to. Cyber Monday is my moment to get even more bang for my buck. —Megan Spurrell, senior editor
