5 Must-Pack Travel Essentials: Laguna Beach Textile, Gumbies, ELLE Travel & Big Joe
The right travel essentials turn a good vacation into an unforgettable one. From the towel you spread on the sand to the float you drift on in the pool, every piece matters. Here are five must-pack picks from Sun of the Beach Boutique for your next stylish getaway.
1. Laguna Beach Textile Company Palm Green Harbour Cabana Beach Towel
No beach day is complete without a towel as beautiful as the scenery — and the Laguna Beach Textile Company Palm Green Harbour Cabana Beach Towel delivers. A vibrant palm green cabana stripe design that photographs beautifully, absorbs generously, and dries quickly in the sea breeze. The towel that earns compliments at every beach, pool, and resort.
2. Laguna Beach Textile Company Bahama Blue Harbour Cabana Beach Towel
For a cooler, ocean-toned palette, the Laguna Beach Textile Company Bahama Blue Harbour Cabana Beach Towel is a stunning alternative. The soothing Bahama blue cabana stripe is lightweight, absorbent, and perfectly packable — whether you're spreading it out on a Caribbean beach or the pool deck of a resort. Two great colorways, one great towel.
3. Gumbies Scrambler Sandals Men's Black & Grey
Great travel sandals go everywhere without complaint — and the Gumbies Scrambler Sandals in Men's Black & Grey are built exactly for that. A rugged, comfortable sandal with a secure adjustable strap and Gumbies' natural rubber footbed that handles coastal town walks, airport terminals, and beachside resort paths with equal ease. The men's travel sandal that earns its place in every carry-on.
4. ELLE Travel Compass Backpack, Weekender & Crossbody Set
One of the smartest travel investments you can make — the ELLE Travel Compass Backpack, Weekender & Crossbody Set gives you a coordinated three-bag system that covers every moment of your trip. Use the weekender for the flight, the backpack for day exploring, and the crossbody for evenings out — all in a sleek, cohesive black vegan leather design that looks polished everywhere from the airport to a waterfront restaurant.
5. Big Joe Lux Double Inflatable Chaise Pool Float
The crown jewel of any resort pool day — the Big Joe Lux Double Inflatable Chaise Pool Float is a two-person inflatable chaise lounger in a classic black and white cape stripe with a premier mesh design that keeps you cool while you float. Spacious, stable, and undeniably luxurious, it's the pool float that makes every resort pool feel like a private escape.
Jet Setter Packing Tips
- Pack two towels in complementary colors — the Palm Green and Bahama Blue Harbour towels together create a beautiful, coordinated beach setup.
- Choose a sandal that goes everywhere — one great pair of travel sandals handles beach, pool, and town without taking up extra space.
- Invest in a coordinated bag set — a matched three-bag system eliminates the need to pack multiple mismatched bags for different occasions.
- Pack the pool float in its own stuff sack — deflated inflatables pack surprisingly small and add zero weight; the payoff at the resort pool is enormous.
Explore more travel essentials at Sun of the Beach Boutique and pack smarter for every adventure ahead.
About the Author: Jennifer Garris
Jennifer Garris is the owner of Sun of the Beach Boutique and Travel Pros, two businesses built around her passion for travel and coastal living. With nearly 30 years of experience helping travelers plan unforgettable vacations and find the perfect gear, Jen brings firsthand expertise to everything she shares.