Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

You might not sleep in a mansion like Oprah, but you can recreate her bedding situation with Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Sheet Sets. Named one of Oprah’s favorite things, these luxurious sheets are made from 100 percent premium bamboo viscose. The soft fabric not only feels good, but also helps regulate temperature.

Cozy Earth’s sheets will get softer with every wash—and they are deliberately oversized so you never have to deal with the annoyance of a too-small fitted sheet popping off the mattress again.

Fishers Finery Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Wake up looking refreshed with Fishers Finery Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase. Made from 100 percent pure silk, these smooth pillowcases will prevent wrinkles and protect your hair from damage (and bedhead). The silk fabric also helps regulate temperature, keeping you cool at night.

Nolah Mattress AirFiber Pillow

Stuffed with a down-alternative filling that contours to your head and neck, and topped with a cooling cover, the Nolah AirFiber Pillow will rival the pillows at luxury hotels. Designed to support all sleeping positions, this pillow will be comfortable for side or back sleepers.

Sleep Number True Temp Sheet Set

Hot sleeper? Ditch the sweaty, sleepless nights when you upgrade to Sleep Number’s True Temp Sheet Set. Outfitted with the brand’s trademarked True Temp technology, these sheets will work all night long to adjust to a comfortable, cool, temperature for sleeping. The fitted sheet has an extra genius feature: hidden labels that tell you which corner of the bed they go on, eliminating the frustrating struggle of getting it properly on the mattress.

Casper Down Alternative Duvet

Somehow, hotel beds never seem too hot, even when you’re snuggled under lots of layers. Recreate the feeling at home with Casper’s Down Alternative Lightweight Duvet. This fluffy duvet is made with a TENCEL Lyocell fiber shell to keep you cozy (but not sweaty). The inside is made from an airy but substantial 100 percent recycled polyester that’s better for the planet (and allergies) compared to down.

Italic

Want luxury sheets at a fraction of the price? Check out Italic’s affordable selection of hotel-quality bedding. Italic uses the same manufacturer as Frette, Ritz Carlton, and the Four Seasons but is able to sell their bedding for significantly less by utilizing a membership-based model. Italic’s sheet sets are available in every type of material you can imagine—linen, jersey cotton, percale and more.

Brooklinen

Want to wrap yourself up in your favorite cozy cashmere sweater to sleep? Brooklinen’s Heathered Cashmere sheets are the next best thing. This lightweight set is soft yet breathable so you won’t overheat. Made from a cotton/cashmere blend, these luxurious sheets can still be machine washed. 

Target Performance Sheets

An 800 thread count sheet set at an under $100 price point? You can find it at Target, where their signature sheet set garners rave reviews at an affordable price. Made from 100 percent cotton, these sheets are breathable, durable, and wrinkle-resistant. 

Boll & Branch Luxe

Boll & Branch’s bedding is notoriously luxurious, but their reserve collection is extra decadent. Available in a sheet or duvet set, the reserve collection feels like silk but is made from organic cotton and will feel noticeably softer the moment you climb into bed.

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Find the Right Gift for Mother’s Day

• Mother’s Day Gifts: Travel-Related
• Mother’s Day Gifts: For the Home
• Mother’s Day Gifts: Clothing & Accessories
• Mother’s Day Gifts: Beauty

Travel-Related Mother’s Day Gifts

Bellroy Travel Folio

Help your mom keep the whole fam organized while traveling with this chic passport holder and travel wallet. It fits two passports, four to eight cards, cash, and multiple boarding passes. This zip-up style also has RFID blocking technology, which protects documents, cards, and passports from RFID skimming, i.e. electronic pickpocketing. The environmentally-certified leather wallet also comes with a three-year warranty.

Otterbox Phone Case

Give mom an indestructible phone case, no matter what model phone she has. Otterbox offers dozens of accident-proof cases for iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Motorola, and more. Throw in an iPad case or Apple Watch bumper as an added bonus.

JBL LIVE 300 Premium True Wireless Earbuds

If mom isn’t the most tech-savvy, then these affordable wireless earbuds might just be the perfect gift. This pair supports true wireless and Bluetooth capabilities and comes with a charging case of its own.

Crossbody Phone Case

Go totally hands-free with these useful and usually inexpensive phone cases. They offer the convenience of a crossbody bag, with many options including a built-in wallet, zippered storage, and protective cases. This Mother’s Day gift is perfect for walking the dog, circling the park, or grabbing a coffee.

YETI Insulated Travel Mug

Keep Mom caffeinated through anything her day-to-day—and future travels—may throw at her with an insulated travel mug from YETI. These mugs are designed to tough out the great outdoors, keeping both hot and cold beverages at the perfect temperature. Save space by opting for the smaller stackable 10 oz. mugs or, if she’s looking for something stronger than a latte, try the Rambler 24 oz. mug, YETI’s take on a beer mug that keeps brews icy cold.

Mother’s Day Gifts: For the Home

YETI Lowlands Waterproof Outdoor Blanket

From beach picnics to lining the back seat of the car for your family pooch, YETI’s outdoor blanket is an ideal gift for the no-fuss mom. It even comes in a convenient carrying case and is machine-washable. Other standout features are that this comfy blanket has a waterproof layer and that it easily shakes off pet hair.

Artifact Uprising Wood Block Prints

Gift mom a personalized photo album with this simple yet beautiful woodblock stand. Send 12 of your favorite travel photos to Artifact Uprising and the company will print them on thick card stock and voila—you’ve got a personalized gift within days.

Other places to shop customized prints include Etsy, Framebridge, and Shuttterfly.

COSORI 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Whether Mom is a foodie looking to perfect her favorite recipes or just trying to speed up her meal prep, this multi-purpose toaster oven will be a delightful surprise. Not only is it reasonably priced, but it serves as an air fryer, toaster oven, broiler, rotisserie, and more. The 12 presets include: pizza, roast, airfry, toast, bagel, bake, broil, cookies, rotisserie, dehydrate, ferment, and keep warm. Plus, there’s an included recipe book (featuring over 100 ideas) for even more cooking inspiration.

EcoVessel Wine Tumbler

Take your favorite drink on-the-go with these triple-insulated, stainless steel tumblers. Priced under $25, it’s an ideal gift for the mom who loves a park picnic or day at the beach.

ChappyWrap’s Places Blanket

While the jury’s still out on our summer vacations, remind mom of one of her favorite places with an ultra-plush blanket from ChappyWrap. With maps of locales like Cape Cod and Maine, you can keep her cozy while planning the next family getaway.

Mother’s Day Gifts: Clothing & Accessories

Allbirds Tree Loungers

This pair of stylish slip-on shoes from Allbirds make for the perfect understated, yet practical gift for mom. Wear them around the house or save them for the next family beach vacation. The versatile style means they match with almost anything and the slip-on function makes them ideal for errand running and city walking.

Baggallini Machine Washable Travel Bag

Baggallini’s line of machine washable bags, purses, backpacks, totes, and pouches is the perfect gift for a mom who’s always on the go. Ice coffee spillage, kids’ snack crumbs, or a burst tube of lip-gloss are not a match for these convenient accessories — just throw the bags in the wash on a gentle cycle, air dry, and watch the mess disappear.

The Day Crossover Sandal from Everlane

Keep mom comfy and fashionable with these spring and summertime sandal staples. Between the premium leather, flexible footbed, and on-trend style these shoes have it all. Not only do they match almost everything, they’ll be her go-to pair of shoes all summer long.

Bombas Gripper Slipper

From the creators of some of the top compression socks on the market, these cozy slippers are the perfect gift for mom this Mother’s Day. They feature a flexible sock-like upper, a soft and warm brushed lining, and rubber grips on the soles give more traction than traditional socks. Bonus: it comes with a travel case for easy packing.

Cotidié Evelyn Drape Waist Shirt

Gift mom this classic shirt, with a twist. The moisture-wicking and stretchy material mean this shirt is the queen of double-duty. Whether she’s a frequent flier or just likes to look chic (but make it comfy) at the grocery store, this athleisure brand has got you covered.

Madewell Drapeweave Carley Wide-Leg Pants

These lightweight pants are the stylish ideal travel pant, but can also be worn easily around the house. The combination TENCEL lycell and twill linen fabric is airy and breathable and will look good with either a sweatshirt or blazer.

Bleusalt

Fair warning, you may want to steal this gift, but know it will bring the utmost coziness to your mom. So, let her enjoy it. Bleusalt’s environmentally-friendly and sustainable beechwood fabric is literally a dream, so anything you pick will be a win. But, if you need help choosing, The Classic Shirt and The 2 Yard Wrap are my go-tos.

MZ Wallace Metro Pouch

It’s a clutch, it’s a pouch, it’s a diaper holder, it’s anything you need it to be. We adore this bag for its nylon quilted material and packability.

State Cashmere

For a bit of a splurge, spoil mom with high-quality cashmere this spring. Choose from the softest socks to cozy hoodies—great for travel—or browse State Cashmere’s best sellers list for inspiration. The site also offers dozens of styles under $100 as a more wallet-friendly option.

Mother’s Day Gifts: Beauty

Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler

Give Mom the gift of saving time with Dyson’s minimal heat hair styler, the wildly popular hairstyling innovation. It’s a smoother, curler, styler, and dryer all in one.

Pro Tip: Also check this product’s Amazon listings for potential price reductions and Dyson will price match.

TULA Skincare Best Sellers Travel Kit

Cult-favorite skincare brand, TULA, offers some of their best-selling products in a convenient and reasonably priced, travel-sized kit. It’s a perfect way to test out the facial cleanser, day and night cream, sugar scrub, and vitamin C serum. And while you’re at it, throw in the brightening eye balm and sunscreen to your cart for yourself (we won’t tell).

DW Home Candle

Remind Mom of her favorite scent with a budget-friendly candle from DW Home. We love the Calming Waves and Tranquil Lotus scents for uber relaxation.

Athena Club Back to Basics Set

Help mom make her skincare routine healthier with Athena Club’s Back to Basics set. At just $30 this gift set includes the brand’s Dewy Body Lotion, Soft Face Wipes, and All Day Deo. Each product is made with good-for-you ingredients and smells fantastic.

Subtl Beauty Stack

Mom will thank you for this life-changing makeup gift. Meet Subtl Beauty’s stack, the ultimate travel-friendly makeup on the market. Build her a custom stack by choosing a lip stain, concealer, highlighter, bronzer, and/or shine control powder and voila, all her makeup’s in one place.

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The Best Coffee Makers

The best coffee makers will make your drink just how you like it—in just a few minutes.

Breville The Grind Control

Freshly ground coffee just tastes better, which is why the coffee you get at a cafe feels like more of a treat than what you make at home. Recreate that experience at home (without all the effort) with Breville’s The Grind Control. Featuring an innovative adjustable built-in grinder that’s surprisingly quiet, The Grind Control allows you to choose your grind level based on the type of beans you’re using for the best possible cup. Eight different strength settings allow you to customize your cup of coffee that’s as strong or mellow as you like.

Program The Grind Control’s autostart setting to wake up to a fresh cup of coffee that feels like it was made by a professional barista.

The Grind Control can brew into the included carafe, your own cup, or a travel mug—making it perfect for busy travelers.

OXO Brew Pour-Over Coffee Maker

Pour-over coffee tastes great but requires lots of time and patience to make. Unless you have OXO’s pour-over coffee maker which makes the process as simple as making tea. The innovative design comes with a built-in water tank, so all you have to do is put the filter and grounds in the bottom and hot water in the top. You’ll have a perfect cup of coffee in minutes.

AeroPress

The AeroPress is a favorite among serious coffee drinkers, and it’s surprisingly easy and quick to use—plus this tiny gadget takes up zero counter space in your kitchen. The AeroPress can make regular coffee as well as espresso shots, and clean-up takes seconds. The included paper microfilters filter out all the grounds and grit, or you can use a more eco-friendly reusable stainless steel filter.

Bodum Pour-Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter

Brew a great cup of coffee in less than five minutes with Bodum’s easy pour-over coffee maker. Available in a 17-ounce, 34-ounce, or 51-ounce carafe size, it makes exactly as much coffee as you need. You’ll never have to buy another coffee filter again—the kit includes a reusable stainless steel mesh filter that filters better than paper and helps extract the aromatic oils from the beans.

Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS

Capresso’s CoffeeTEAM TS makes it easy to have fresh-ground coffee without all the hassle of grinding your own beans—simply pour whole beans into the gadget’s air-tight hopper (so it doubles as a storage spot for your beans) and press a button to brew the coffee. The built-in conical burr grinder will perfectly measure and grind the beans for you before making you an amazing cup of coffee.

This coffee machine is programmable, so you can choose your grind settings, the number of cups, and the time that you want it to brew.

Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer

Wake up to the smell of fresh-brewed coffee with Hamilton Beach’s 2-Way Brewer. Just add the grinds the night before and program the coffee maker to start at whatever time you like, and it will automatically have a cup of coffee waiting for you when you wake up. Sleeping in? The warming plate will keep the coffee hot until you get to it.

To save on dishes and clean-up time, you can brew directly into your mug—or into the 12-cup carafe when you’re making it for multiple people.

Mr. Coffee Café Barista Espresso and Cappuccino Maker

Make your own espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes with the touch of a button with this coffee maker from Mr. Coffee. The 15-bar pump system brews rich and strong espresso shots, and the automatic milk frother makes creating foam super simple. Just fill the easy-to-clean water and milk reservoirs and pick the drink you want from the touch panel, and the machine will do the rest.

The Best Coffee Delivery Services

A good cup of coffee starts with having the right coffee beans. These coffee delivery services will bring freshly roasted beans or even ready-to-drink coffee directly to your door.

Beanz by Breville

Breville makes one of the best at-home coffee makers around, and the company wants you to have good, fresh beans to use in it—so it created its own coffee delivery service, Beanz.com. Choose from a selection of curated coffees from the nation’s best small batch specialty roasters, or leave it up to the experts with a Barista’s Choice subscription. This plan will send you coffee that’s tailored to your taste preferences and equipment at a frequency of your choosing.

No matter which option you go for, your beans will be roasted to order so you receive only the freshest coffee.

Coffee of the Month Club

AmazingClubs’ Coffee of the Month club makes a great gift for the coffee-lover in your life—guaranteed. The subscription comes with a “they’ll love it” guarantee that promises your money back if you’re not satisfied.

Each month, the recipient will receive a curated selection of freshly-roasted Arabica beans from award-winning growers around the world. The shipment will include a fun newsletter with entertaining coffee facts, information about the beans, and brewing tips.

Redemption Road Coffee

Do something good with your morning cup of coffee when you buy your beans from Redemption Road Coffee. The company sources specialty grade coffee from farms round the world, and partners with the farms to give back to charity. Buy the dark roast from Malawi for example, and support the Mzuzu Coffee co-op which provides their workers with free health care and education.

Choose from whole beans, ground coffee, canned cold brew, or pods to have your coffee delivered just the way you like it.

Lavazza Cold Brew

You’ve probably had Lavazza’s famous coffee in cafes around the world, and now you can drink it at home (without any effort). Lavazza’s cold brew coffee is available in ready-to-drink cans that taste just as good as what you’d order at a coffee shop. Choose from the double-shot oat milk, cappuccino, classic, and nitro cold brew flavors—all of which can be delivered to your door.

Don Pablo Coffee

Travel the world through your morning cup with coffee from Don Pablo. Don Pablo sources specialty beans from coffee destinations around the world (including Brazil, Guatemala, and Colombia) and slow-roasts them in small batches, resulting in flavorful and fresh beans that are then shipped directly to you.

You can customize your coffee by roast (light, medium, or dark) and also choose between whole bean or a variety of ground styles (including drip, pour-over, espresso, or cold brew). Don Pablo has a wide variety of coffee to choose from, including low-acid, organic, and decaf options. No matter what kind you pick, your coffee will be fresh and delicious when it arrives.

Grady’s Cold Brew

Get a taste of New Orleans without trekking all the way to Cafe du Monde with Grady’s Cold Brew. Made for those who like their coffee strong, Grady’s is a dark-roast coffee that’s blended with a hint of chicory to give it that special New Orleans flavor. Order it in ground-coffee form or in Grady’s genius cold brew bulk bean bags that let you make cold brew in bulk without all the time and mess. Or, treat yourself to an even easier way of making cold brew—Grady’s all-in-one Spouch, a ready-to-pour pouch with a spout filled with bean bags. Just add water and brew for 12 hours.

Nora’s Naturals Coffee

Make your coffee do more for you than just wake you up in the morning. Nora’s Naturals Coffee sources single-origin coffee that’s grown in volcanic soil so it delivers a high amount of antioxidants in every cup. The coffee is grown in Nicaragua and hand-roasted in Santa Barbara before being shipped out to you. Chose your desired roast (dark or light) and between whole bean or ground for every bag.

Bean Box

A Bean Box subscription lets you customize your experience from the ground up, letting customers choose between whole bean or freshly ground, quantity (one or two 12 ounce bags), and frequency (every week, every two weeks, or every month). Subscribers can also choose from fun flavor profiles for their deliveries, like Dark & Toasty or Light & Bright, or roll the dice and let their Curation Team choose the best blend for you.

Looking to treat yourself or your friends? Bean Box also offers curated coffee boxes, like the World Coffee Tour or the Chocolate + Coffee Tasting Box, along with a Coffee of the Month Club membership.

MistoBox

Try out coffee from all over the country with a MistoBox subscription. You’ll be paired with an expert coffee curator who will learn your tastes to match you with the perfect beans every month. MistoBox sources coffee from more than 60 of America’s award-winning artisan coffee roasters and delivers freshly-roasted beans to you each month. Allow your coffee curator to surprise you, or pick what sounds good from nearly 600 different choices of coffees and add them to your Brew Queue to try.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle produces small-batch, sustainable coffee that is roasted to order and shipped within 48 hours. Their selective library of blends is curated by certified Q graders to ensure that their coffee is high quality and boldly flavorful.

Customers can choose to receive deliveries weekly, every two weeks, every three weeks, or monthly, with options ranging from single-origin coffee and traditional blends to instant coffee and cold brew.

Hawaii Coffee Company

Hawaiian coffee is famous for a reason—it’s smooth and delicious. Treat yourself to 100 percent Kona coffee from the Hawaii Coffee Company, or to the more affordable (but still easy to drink) 10 percent Kona Blend. The company is currently offering $5 shipping and a 10 percent off your first order.

Trade

Take a virtual tour around the U.S. via your taste buds with Trade’s coffee subscription service. Take a short quiz about your tastes and preferences, and Trade will help you discover new flavors and roasters from across the country. You’ll get great coffee as often as you want it, plus help support small coffee roasters.

If you don’t want to commit to a subscription but want to widen your caffeine horizons, Trade sells one-time purchase Starter Packs that let customers try out the roasts they have on offer. At the time of writing, Trade was offering up to four free bags of coffee with purchase of a Starter Pack.

Driftaway Coffee

A Driftaway Coffee subscription starts with a five-profile tasting kit. You’ll rate each coffee in your kit, and Driftaway will use that data to match you to your perfect coffees for future deliveries.

The coffees are sourced from small coffee farms, and each delivery will include a story about the origin of the coffee.

Need to get your coffee situation sorted out at home ASAP? Get one of Driftaway Coffee’s Work From Home Coffee Kits, which include the tasting kit, a coffee maker (an Aeropress, a Hario V60, or a Moccamaster) and a Porlex Mini or Baratza burr grinder.

Volcanica Coffee

No matter what kind of coffee you like, Volcanica Coffee is sure to have it. Shop by categories like blend, region, decaf, organic, low acid, rainforest, shade grown, cold brew, and more.

Or try one of the many gourmet flavored coffees, which contain no sugar and come in flavors like bourbon scotch toffee, gingerbread, french vanilla, and Island Breeze.

Intelligentsia

Never run out of coffee (or tea) again with Intelligentsia’s subscription service. Choose the amount you want delivered and how often, and if you want whole beans or pre-ground. Browse the Intelligentsia coffee or tea offerings and pick the ones you like, or tell Intelligentsia which flavor notes you want, and it’ll pair you with the perfect beans.

Coffee is available from around the world, with a focus on ones that are currently in season. Don’t want to commit? You can buy bags of coffee without the subscription.

goodboybob

goodboybob roasts its coffee every Tuesday and ships it out every Wednesday, so your beans are guaranteed to be fresh. The classic subscription starts from $18 per delivery and is sent out every month, and you can choose how many bags, which coffees, and which roast you want.

Or treat yourself to the rare subscription, which starts at $150 per month. This delivery features hard-to-find, award-winning coffees that are worth the price tag. These roasts are shipped in a custom, reusable wooden box and come in jars to keep the beans extra fresh.

Atlas Coffee

Spice up your morning coffee routine with Atlas’ Coffee of the Month Club. The service curates micro-lot coffees from around the world and sends you a fresh 12-ounce bag each month. Your box will include freshly roasted coffee beans, a flavor notes guide, a fun postcard from the coffee’s country of origin, and brewing tips. You’ll expand your palate and discover new coffees that you won’t find in a store.

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Aerangis No. 50 Soiree Noire

For a fancy evening at home, light Aerangis’ No. 50 Soiree Noire candle. Housed in an elegant handmade artisanal clay vessel, this bespoke fragrance invokes a black-tie celebration in New York City. Notes of cashmere wood, musk, and lemon twist will instantly transport you to a luxurious night at a private club (even if you’re just in your pajamas at home).

The sleek black jar can be reused after the candle is finished—and the dust cover, which is infused with wildflower seeds, can be planted in soil to grow gorgeous flowers for an entirely new scent experience.

Fernweh Editions

The name Fernweh comes from the German words fern (far) and weh (pain), which is translated to “a longing for faraway places.” If you’ve been longing for a place you’ve visited or lived in the past, the smell of Fernweh Editions’ candles can take you back there in your mind. The candles are themed around a number of different destinations, including France, New England, and Cascadia.

The soy coconut wax candles are hand-poured in small batches and made in the United States.

Literie Candles

There are some city scents we definitely don’t want to smell in our homes (Eau de New York City summer sidewalk, for example) and some that we want to smell year-round. Literie’s clever line of candles has identified those iconic city scents that actually smell good and captured them in soy and coconut wax. Scents like Brunch in the West Village (citrus and champagne notes) and I Have a Cabin Upstate (smoke and pine) will bring memories and smiles to anyone who sniffs them. With lines inspired by New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, Literie’s candles are great for gifts or just for anyone who’s moved away from their favorite city.

Parks Project

Longing for the wide-open spaces of Glacier or Yosemite National Parks? Light a candle from the Parks Project, breathe in the custom fragrance and you’ll feel like you’re there. These hand-poured, soy-blend candles burn for 80 hours and smell like the best version of their namesakes. With scents for a wide range of parks and gorgeously-designed packaging, these candles make the perfect gift for any parks-lover. 

Homesick Candles

Missing home or your favorite vacation spot? Homesick Candles can help you recreate a destination through their line of candles designed to smell like certain states, cities, or countries. There’s a candle for every U.S. state (according to Homesick Candles, our home state of Massachusetts smells like apple cider, coffee, and donuts—which isn’t wrong considering how many Dunkin’ Donuts we have per capita). Or pick a city or country to send to a homesick friend.

Bright Black Diaspora Candle Collection

Family-run Bright Black company uses “scent as a medium and candles as a platform for sharing positive narratives about Blackness”. Their Diaspora Candle Collection celebrates iconic destinations including Addis Abba, Durham, and Kingston through long-burning (70-80 hours), custom-blended, fragrant candles.

Flores Lane City Candles

Missing New York City? Take an aromatic tour around the city via Flores Lane’s City Candles. These soy candles offer scents inspired by the neighborhoods of Chelsea, Astoria, Williamsburg, and other classic New York destinations.. 

The Kimpton Candle

You might not have taken a vacation in months, but light The Kimpton Candle and you can close your eyes and pretend that you’re in a luxury hotel. Kimpton hotels have their own signature scent, so that no matter where in the world you’re staying, they all smell like an elegant blend of citrus, green tea, black pepper, clove and musk—and now, so can your place.

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Scratch-Off World Map

Etsy Shop: MapsInternationalUSA

This one is a classic, and for good reason. A scratch-off wall map is a great way to keep track of your travels and to motivate you to cross new destinations off your bucket list. This particular version starts in a classic sepia tone and slowly reveals its colors as you scratch off new locations. 

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Minimalist National Parks Print

Etsy Shop: GranitePress

Do you love travel but you’re not sure how to work it in with the rest of your decor? Try these minimalist national parks prints from the GranitePress. See the sandy swoops of Zion or the spiky landscape of Joshua Tree evoked in these mesmerizing geometric designs. With 76 options, you can find a piece that works with any color scheme.

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Leather Cable Organizer 

Etsy Shop: AuthorL

Okay, we know that a handmade leather cable organizer may seem a little extravagant, but the minute you’re struggling to yank your power cord from the bottom of your carry-on, you’ll be wishing you had a neat little case to keep things organized. As an added bonus it makes charging your laptop during a layover feel a little more professional and put together (even if you’re just catching up on the last season of Bridgerton).

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Travel Fund Jug 

Etsy Shop: ALLSALESAREVINYL

Add some functionality to your decor with this World Map Travel Fund jug. Fill it up with loose change and dollar bills to go toward your next trip or store your leftover converted currency  from your last adventure. 

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Personalized Passport Cover and Luggage Tag 

Etsy Shop: SRCshopCo

This passport holder makes a great personalized gift for a fellow traveler or as a treat for yourself. The seller offers a variety of leather finishes to choose from and a number of different designs and fonts to customize both the front and inside pockets.

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Travel Buddy Necklace

Etsy Shop: WanderandLustJewelry

Looking for something for that travel buddy who’s been with you through every delayed flight and hotel mishap? This dazzling airplane necklace is a perfect—and surprisingly affordable— option. It comes in gold and sterling silver with six different options for chain length (although you can expand these options by adding a chain extender for a small additional price). Give it an extra special personalized touch by adding a birthstone drop.

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Cork Board Map 

Etsy Shop: SugarBlushStudio

If you’re someone who’s focused on knocking all fifty states off your to-travel list, this table top cork board map of the United States is the perfect purchase. An elevated version of your classic paper pushpin map, this framed cork board lets you mark down your travels city by city. It comes with color coded pins to categorize trips by “yours, mine, and ours”, making it particularly well-suited for couples or as a wedding gift.

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Portable Cutlery Set

Etsy Shop: EcoParadiseGoods

Up your sustainability game with this portable wheat straw fiber cutlery set from EcoParadiseGoods. Each set consists of a fork, a knife, a spoon, and chopsticks. The sets come in four colors with coordinating carrying cases, making them easy to throw in a carry on or picnic basket. The best thing about this eco-friendly buy is that it’s just as useful in your own kitchen drawer as it is on-the-go.

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Personalized Travel Keychain

Etsy Shop: BakerStDesignsCo

Commemorate that once in a lifetime roadtrip or set your future travel goals in stone (or in this case metal) with this engraved travel keychain. You can choose anywhere between one and fifteen engraved stainless steel washers, all held together on a personalized leather band. 

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Faux Leather Toiletry Kit

Etsy Shop: JJleatherhouse

With a waterproof PU leather exterior and a waterproof nylon lining, this bag can withstand that ever present puddle of water on the hotel bathroom counter. At roughly twelve by seven inches with a variety of organizational straps and pockets, you can fit just about any toiletries you need. Get yours monogrammed in case you leave it behind in the hotel or give it as a thoughtful gift to a fellow traveler in your life. 

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Away The Insider Packing Cubes

I use this set of packing cubes from Away all the time! The different sizes are great for packing small or large items and for keeping everything organized—and they save so much space in my Away suitcase.—Bridget C

Airrobo T10+ 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum and Mop

Is there anything better than returning home from a trip to a clean house? While I don’t have the budget for a housecleaner, I can at least come back to clean floors, thanks to the Airrobo T10+.

I can program it to run while I’m away (or schedule it to clean via the app right before I return), and my floors will be vacuumed and mopped without me lifting a finger. I have high thresholds and steep stairs in my house, and this robot magically climbs over thresholds and avoids drop offs with ease. Unlike other robot vacuums, the Airrobo features an automatic dirt disposal base. When it’s done cleaning, it returns to the dock and self-empties the dirt and grime into the base—so I only have to empty out the canister when it’s full, which is about every 45 days. —Caroline T

CASEtiFY Phone Case

At first I didn’t think that the CASEtiFY 6-foot drop protection was real, but after accidentally launching my phone across the room without a scratch, I’m a believer. Having a MagSafe compatible case has also made charging so much quicker and easier. —Carol M

Bluetooth 3-in-1 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Adapter

I haven’t bought one yet, but I’ve seen this adapter on TikTok. It connects to plane tvs that use wired headphones. Plug it in and you can use your Bluetooth headphones with airplane tvs.—Juliana M

Matein Travel Laptop Backpack

This year, I realized that my style was whack. The zippers on my backpack had detached, and I looked like a student. This new backpack hasn’t fallen apart yet, but most importantly marks me as a Serious Professional Adult who wears a Serious Adult Backpack.—Eamonn M

Travigo 4-in-1 Travel Dispenser Bottles

I’ve really enjoyed these 4-in-1 travel dispensers for weekend trips or whenever I don’t want to check a bag. Each holds four 1.4 oz refillable bottles (which is under the liquid TSA limit). One holds all the basic shower essentials: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and face wash. It helps me keep my toiletries organized and I never have to buy the travel sizes of my favorite products!—Lucy M

San Diego Hat Gondolier With Bow Hat & Hat Holder

Truly the most amazing hat. Perfect for summer, but I’m obsessed with it all year long. It’s been a game changer as someone who wears glasses. I now have shade on my face and the hat doesn’t push my glasses down my nose. Little known problems of those who wear glasses, but there you go! Not to mention I feel effortlessly cool wearing it. 

And to go with the hat, this hat holder. It’s got a crazy strong magnet and you can hook it onto whatever bag you are carrying. It solves the problem of having a scrunched up hat while traveling because you can just hook it to the outside of your purse, carry on, or backpack!—Cristina F

Ride-On Tractor

This ride-on tractor has a remote control with it, so we can stop it and steer it—which was HUGE when my toddler first got it. He’s an expert now, so we don’t need the remote as much, but it was key at the beginning. My three-year-old considers himself an expert driver now that he has this. —Megan J

Let’s Get Checked Home Test Kit

The $70 I spent on a Let’s Get Checked kit back in January is probably the best impulse buy I’ve ever made. The test I got indicated some extremely low blood hormone levels, which helped me advocate for more testing from my doctor. After a bunch of other blood testing and an MRI, I found out that I had a benign brain tumor that would need to be removed. I had successful surgery back in March to remove the tumor and without that surgery, I probably would have been experiencing vision loss by now from the tumor compressing my optic chiasm.

The symptoms I had resulting from various hormone deficiencies were hand-waved away by countless doctors over the past 10ish years and could have been explained by a number of different causes. I actually suggested to one of my doctors eight years ago that we do more comprehensive blood testing, but she said she couldn’t justify the expense at the time given how common many of my symptoms were. One $70 test and 10 months full of doctors visits later and I feel better than ever!—Andy M

Dog Toys

Some fun toys that my dog Troy has been tearing through lately: 

• Bark Dingbert the Dragon: It’s tougher than it looks and has some crinkly paper in the body that makes it extra stimulating.

• HuggleHounds Raucous Rainbow Trout Knottie: Great for dogs that love to tear toys apart and is perfect for tugging.—Cristina F

The Magic Puzzle 1,000 Piece Puzzle

This one was a gift, but The Forest Feast was a genuinely captivating puzzle with a lot of fun surprises. I generally am not a huge puzzle fan, but plan on buying more puzzles from this company as I enjoyed it so much. Going back to regular puzzles will be tough to do.—Kyle M

Rhoback Hoodie

A Rhoback hoodie—soft, comfortable and durable. This year, it’s been used as everything from a pillow to a seat cushion to a blanket for a sleeping kid! Still looks good as new. Note: the guy’s hoodies have better color options than the women’s. —Liz S

Kristen Ess Reconstructive Moisture Mask

This mask brought my bleach-damaged hair back to life this summer. It’s lightweight, helps detangle brittle hair without leaving it feeling greasy, and only needs to sit for five minutes. This is a go-to part of the post-vacation routine after spending time in the dry plane cabin air.—Carol M

Vicks Vaporub

This classic remedy has been essential all year—we’ve had all sorts of colds and allergies, and a little bit of this around our noses made our symptoms nearly disappear overnight!—Megan J

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The Best Hotel Sheets for a Five-Star Hotel Experience at Home

If you want to have the all-out luxury hotel experience in your own bed, you’re going to have to pay for it. The world’s most sought after linens can cost as much or more than your mattress in some cases. That’s especially true if you’re opting for the creme-de-la-creme sheets made by Frette and Sfera. However, you won’t be disappointed — there’s a reason why you’ll find Frette sheets and other high-end bedding at hotel chains like Thompson, Rosewood, and Mandarin-Oriental. And that reason is: Comfort.

Frette

Quite possibly the gold standard when it comes to luxurious hotel linens, Frette has been producing the most famous Italian sheets available for over 160 years. You’ll find these perfect linens lining the beds of the world’s best hotel brands, including Mandarin Oriental and Ritz-Carlton. Not only do they feel good on your skin, they wash well, and hold up to multiple washings. (Sorry, we can’t get a hotel maid to wash and iron your bed sheets at home.)

Mascioni

From the exceptionally elegant Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York City to smaller luxury boutique properties, Mascioni hails from the era of Italian mid-century design. However, the look and feel of these sheets is utterly timeless. In fact, Mascioni was founded to originally only supply sheets to the finest hotels in Italy. Lucky for us, they’ve expanded their offerings and are now available to trick out your bed at home.

Sferra

Dressing the beds of chic hotel chains like Thompson and Rosewood, Sferra sheets go a long way to making you feel as spoiled as you do on vacation. Founded in 1891, the Italian home linen brand offers a huge array of styles to choose from — though of course we recommend the Grande Hotel collection in crisp white. However, the Fiona collection offers a nice selection of hues as well, should you want to spice it up just a touch. Don’t forget to turn back the covers to emulate turndown service.

Sustainable Sheets for A Luxurious At-Home Experience

If your tastes — and morals — have you thinking about how your luxuries impact your carbon footprint and the health of the earth, you’d do well to check out the brands below. Saatva, Cozy Earth, and Cultiver all create amazing linens that help minimize their ecological impacts in various ways. All three brands also stack up to the quality level found at luxury hotels (and, in the case of Cultiver, you’ll find their bedding on some of Australia’s quaintest boutique hotels).

Saatva

If you’re looking for luxury that’s also ethically sourced and better for the earth, you’d do well to dress your bed in Saatva sheets. These 100% organic linens are the stuff (sweet) dreams are made of and come from one of the most popular contemporary mattress companies out there. Given that fact, it’s safe to assume that Saatva knows a thing or two about a good night’s sleep.

Cozy Earth

Travelers who care about sleep hygiene know that part of sleeping well means keeping your body cool. That’s easier to achieve with sheets made from certain fabrics, like bamboo. Cozy Earth makes completely sustainable bamboo-fiber sheets that help decrease humidity and trap less body heat to allow you to drift off in comfort.

Cultiver

Looking for something a little different? We suggest Australian company Cultiver. Consistently rated as some of the best linen sheets out there by nearly every independent review site, these are 100% flax linen sheets. They’re smoother and more comfortable than nearly every other linen sheet brand and tend to last a long time, so you’re getting your money’s worth. You’ll find these sheets on luxury boutique hotel beds throughout Australia as well as high-end B&Bs in the U.S.

The Best Budget-Friendly Sheets for a Five-Star Hotel Experience

If the price tag on the above sheets is a little too high for you, have no fear. There are plenty of excellent bedding companies out there offering high-end quality at more reasonable price points. Read on for our favorite.

Brooklinen

Ok, ok. We get it. Luxury sheets aren’t priced for the budget-conscious. However, you don’t have to be able to actually afford a night in a luxury hotel to sleep as you do. Brooklinen is a relative newcomer to the bedding industry, but it’s rapidly making a name for itself with luxury-caliber sheets and linens at more reasonable price points. The Classic Core Sheet Set starts at just over $100, while our favorite — the Luxe Hardcore Sheet Set — is still far cheaper than many options on this list. Save on your sheets, and maybe splurge on a luxury hotel vacation.

How to Make Your Bed Like a Hotel — A Luxury Hotel, That Is

If you’ve ever slipped into a bed at any of the world’s best hotels, you know that there’s something special about the smooth sheets, the tightly tucked duvet, and how cool and crisp it all feels against your skin.

What’s the key to recreating this at home? For starters, you’ll want to forego the fitted bottom sheet. You read that right. In order to get that perfectly smooth, wrinkle-free base, hotels use oversized flat sheets to line their premium mattress. But executing this isn’t as easy as it might seem, and you’ll need to learn a simple new skill: hospital corner. This involves tucking a flat sheet under one side of the mattress — working from one corner to the next. Once you’ve reached the next corner, pull the excess fabric toward you and then up onto the mattress, creating a 45-degree angle relative to the side of the mattress you’ve just tucked in. Leave the fabric creating a 45-degree angle atop the mattress and tuck the leftover fabric neatly under the side of the mattress you’ll be working on next. Then, pull the fabric making the 45-degree angle back down the side of the mattress, flush with the corner. Visual aids come in handy with this, so consult this free how-to video on hospital corners on YouTube.

With the hardest part of making your bed up like a luxury hotel over, the rest of the process is fairly self explanatory. The next step is the top sheet, which you’ll want to place upside down onto the bottom sheet. Take your time to smooth it out, tuck it underneath the foot of the mattress, and use hospital corners to tuck in the other sides and two bottom corners.

Once that’s done, opt for a proper lightweight down duvet (summer weight is ideal — like this down comforter from Booklinen) and a simple white duvet cover (also available from Brooklinen). Tuck the duvet under the foot of the mattress as well, smooth it out, and fold the top of the duvet down from the top of the mattress. Once you’ve done that, use hospital corners to get that crisp, clean look for the corners and along the foot of the mattress. Some hotels tuck the duvet in along the sides as well, in which case you’ll want to fold down the top of the duvet and tuck it underneath afterward. Give it all one final smoothing out by tugging gently on the sides of the duvet along the longer edges of the mattress.

You’ll also need to invest in at least two pillows for each side of the bed. Many hotels mix synthetic and down pillows to help create varying density and firmness, but since this is your home, you might as well indulge in your preferred choice. And may we suggest a set of decorative throw pillows to tie the whole look together? Get some rest.

This story was originally published on Oyster.com

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Best Down Alternative Outdoor Blanket – Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket

• Perfectly portable, the Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket packs down in its included stuff sack to a size that’s easy to carry. 
• The insulating NanoLoft technology warms like down does, but compresses smaller and works even on wet days.

Best Washable Outdoor Blanket – ChappyWrap Blankets

• Designed to stand up to repeated washings, ChappyWrap blankets can be used indoors or outdoors and then thrown in the washing machine. 
• These ultra-soft yet extra-tough blankets don’t pill, shrink, or fade in the wash. 
• Made from a heavy cotton blend, ChappyWrap blankets will keep you warm on even the coldest night.

Best Budget Outdoor Blanket – Eddie Bauer Water-Resistant Outdoor Blanket

• Wrap Eddie Bauer’s Water-Resistant Outdoor Blanket around you, or lay it on the ground for picnicking or camping. 
• One side has a waterproof backing and the reverse is soft and comes in a variety of patterns. 
• In between, a thin layer of polyester fiber acts as an insulator and adds extra warmth.

Best Compact Outdoor Blanket – Kelty Bestie Blanket

• Kelty’s Bestie Blanket is small and light enough to bring on a backpacking trip, yet delivers heavyweight warmth, thanks to the Cloudloft insulation. 
• The soft fabric on each side ups the coziness factor, and it comes in four fun colors to brighten your day.

Best Overall Outdoor Blanket – L.L Bean Mountain Classic Camp Blanket

• L.L Bean’s Mountain Classic Camp Blanket stuffs inside its own integrated pocket for easy transportation. 
• Or, you can stuff the pocket with clothing and use it as a pillow while laying on the blanket. 
• This outdoor blanket even has built-in loops so you can hang it up for quick drying.

Best Outdoor Blanket for Cold Weather – Get Out Gear Down Puffy Camping Blanket

• When the temperatures get cold, the Down Puffy Camping Blanket from Get Out Gear will keep you warm. 
• Weighing just 17 ounces, the quilt folds down small but is large enough to cover a full-size mattress. 
• Has snaps to quickly convert the blanket into a poncho. 
• Made with 20D ripstop nylon shell, which blocks out wind and cold, and has 650 Fill Power down insulation for added warmth. 
• Is water-repellent.

Best Fleece Outdoor Blanket – Oceas Waterproof Outdoor Blanket

• With a nearly five-star rating on Amazon, Oceas’ Waterproof Fleece Blanket is beloved by reviewers. 
• This blanket has a cozy fleece lining backed with a durable, waterproof, and windproof fabric.

Best Heated Outdoor Blanket – Cozee Battery-Powered Heated Blanket

• When a regular outdoor blanket just won’t cut it, invest in the Cozee Battery-Powered Heated Blanket. 
• Charge the blanket at home or in the car and it will provide hours of warmth while outside.

Best Outdoor Blanket for Couples – Puffer Wolf Extra-Large Double Insulated Outdoor Blanket

• Puffer Wolf’s Extra-Large Double Insulated Outdoor Blanket measures 80” x 51” yet packs down to 5” x 5” x 12” in its included stuff sack. 
• The synthetic double-insulation stays warm even in wet conditions and weighs less than 1.5 lbs.

Best Waterproof Outdoor Blanket – Coalatree Kachula Blanket

• The Kachula Blanket is extremely versatile: use as a pillow when folded up, connect multiple blankets together for various uses. 
• The entire blanket is coated with an eco-friendly DWR finish to keep you dry and makes spills easy to clean up. 
• Includes a water-resistant hood to convert the Kachula to an emergency poncho. 

Best Outdoor Blanket for Families – ONIVA Blanket Tote XL

• Oniva Blanket Tote is made with fleece for a cozy feel. 
• Water-resistant backing, so when placed on a damp surface, the top layer stays dry. 
• Lifetime warranty, the company will replace or repair the blanket for life. 
• Folds up into carrying case for easy transport. 

Biggest Splurge Outdoor Blanket – Yeti Lowlands® Blanket

• The extremely versatile Yeti Lowlands Blanket will come in handy no matter what circumstances come your way. Use it as a beach blanket, dog blanket, shade, or simply to keep warm on cooler nights. 
• Designed to repel dirt, burrs, and pet hair, plus is machine washable, making it extremely durable. 
• Two-layer construction: one waterproof side, a polyester/rayon comfort layer, with a 100% polyester insulation middle. 

Best Outdoor Blanket for Babies – Little Unicorn Indoor/Outdoor Blanket

• Available in three sizes, the Little Unicorn Indoor/Outdoor Blanket is a must-have for any parent of a baby. 
• Made with 100% polyester, and can handle any spill, stain, or accident that comes its way. 
• Super portable – it is lightweight, folds up into a carry pack, and has a pocket to store items. 

Best Outdoor Blanket for Picnics – REDCAMP Extra Large Picnic Blanket

• Whether camping, going to the beach, or simply heading to the park for a picnic, this extra-large blanket from REDCAMP is the best for every family. 
• Bottom is made with waterproof PVC, making it durable and useable on any surface. 
• Lightweight with built-in handle for easy transportation, plus a carry bag is included. 

Best Mexican Blanket – Benevolence LA Authentic Mexican Blanket

• A staple for every household, this Authentic Mexican Blanket is made to last. This blanket is woven by local artisans in Tlaxcala, Mexico on a traditional wooden loom. 
• Made with 100% recycled acrylic and cotton. 
• With every purchase, Benevolence LA  will make a donation to Water Mission, a clean water initiative. 

FAQ

What is the Best Outdoor Blanket?

• While there are a lot of great options out there, the L.L Bean’s Mountain Classic Camp Blanket is our top pick for an outdoor blanket. You can’t go wrong when it comes to outdoor gear with LLBean. The price point is right, the blanket is versatile, and we love a built-in pocket for easy transport. 
• If you are looking for something a little more basic, then go with the Oniva Blanket Tote. The built-in carrying case and ease of opening and closing will make this your go-to blanket for every outdoor occasion. 
• If you are looking for a blanket for sheer warmth, the Cozee Battery-Powered Heated Blanket is the one to get. Charge it to heat for the super chilly nights, or use it not heated when you just need an extra layer of warmth. 

How to Choose an Outdoor Blanket

Consider the following when choosing your outdoor blanket: 

• Use – what will you be using it for? Will you just be using it for picnics, or sitting on it while you enjoy an outdoor concert? Or will you be using it for warmth, perhaps even sleeping? If you are just using it for picnicking, try the REDCAMP Picnic Blanket, it’s easy to fold and clean for any spills that occur while eating. If you are looking for something just for warmth, try something like the Puffer Wolf’s Extra-Large Double Insulated Outdoor Blanket. 
• Warmth – if you are using your blanket to keep warm, you will want to consider the blanket’s warmth. If you know you will only be using it in the summer months, something lightweight will suffice, but if you plan on being outside in cooler months, be sure to get something warmer like the Cozee Battery-Powered Heated Blanket or the Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket. 
• Waterproof or not? If you know you will be going outside no matter the weather, be sure to get an outdoor blanket that is waterproof. If you think you will only be using it when the weather is nice, you don’t have to worry about it being waterproof, so a simple Authentic Mexican Blanket is all you need! 

What Material is Good for Picnic Blankets?

When choosing a picnic blanket, you are going to want something that you can easily wipe clean- fleece or cotton won’t cut it, so be sure to pick something with a waterproof/wipeable surface. 

Can Throws Be Used as Picnic Blankets?

Throws can absolutely be used as a picnic blanket, but they aren’t the best choice as if food or drink gets on them, they will take a bit more to clean. If you use something like the Little Unicorn Indoor/Outdoor Blanket, it’s easy to pack and clean. 

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ChappyWrap Blanket Review

Price and Where to Buy: The original size blankets are available on ChappyWrap’s website for $135. Midi, mini, and extra-large sizes are also available at a range of price points.

How the ChappyWrap Blanket Rates

• Comfort: 10/10. The original size blankets are generously oversized, measuring 60″ x 80″. No more cold feet from a short blanket. Made from a cotton/acrylic/polyester blend, the ChappyWrap blankets are incredibly soft, cozy, and warm.
• Durability: 10/10. The ChappyWrap blankets feel as soft and warm as fleece or cashmere, but don’t suffer from the same shrinking, pilling, or fuzz issues. You can wash and dry these in the machine without worries, so feel free to bring one on vacation, to the beach, or on a picnic. Just throw it in the washing machine when you get home and it will be good as new.
• Style: 10/10. ChappyWrap blankets are gorgeous. They’re available in a wide variety of stylish patterns and colors to match your decor. Don’t miss the Places & Flags Collection which features designs that pay homage to destinations like California, Maine, and South Carolina.

Final Verdict: Replace all your old, pilled blankets with a stylish ChappyWrap that will last for decades and look just like new.

Caroline Morse Teel is always on the hunt for the newest and best travel gear. Follow her on Instagram @TravelWithCaroline.

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The Westin Heavenly Bed

The Westin bills its bed as the “heavenly” for good reason, as anyone who has spent the night at one of the properties can attest. This mattress has won numerous awards for comfort, and appeals to a wide audience. Fortunately, you can bring the Westin Heavenly Bed home with you (without having to pack it in your suitcase), as it’s available for purchase on Amazon.

Best Features:

• Motion isolation technology for restless sleepers
• Pillow-top for added comfort
• Individually-wrapped coils for full body support

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Sheraton Mattress

Sheraton hotels’ mattresses are consistently comfortable no matter where in the world you’re sleeping, thanks to their plush-top, quilted damask top layer, and individually wrapped pocket coils that eliminate motion. Buy the Sheraton hotel mattress on Amazon, and you’ll even get a low-profile box spring thrown in for free. 

Best Features:

• Reinforced edge support to prevent sagging
• Quilted damask top layer
• Free box spring included

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St. Regis Hotel

Recreate the entire St. Regis hotel experience back home, right down to the pillow case. The luxury hotel’s pillow-top mattress and boxspring are available on Amazon, and while you’re filling up your cart you can even add in the St. Regis’ line of bedding (including pillows and comforters) as well. 

Best Features:

• Pillow-top for added comfort
• Low motion transfer
• Can be purchased with boxspring also used in St. Regis hotels

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Avocado

A little alarmed by the chemically-smelling materials in most mattresses? Check out the certified organic Avocado Green Mattress, which is made from natural materials for a healthy night’s sleep. It’s made from organic latex, wool, and cotton atop over 1,400 pocketed support coils. The mattress is even needle-tufted by hand, rather than glued together.

Not into wool or springs? Check out the Avocado Vegan version or the all-foam organic latex style.

Best Features:

• Offers vegan and organic options
• 1 year sleep trial
• Certified B Corp and Climate Neutral certified company

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WinkBed

Unlike most other bed-in-a-box companies, the WinkBed lets you choose the firmness of your mattress, which can be crucial for comfort. Prefer more support? The WinkBed’s “firmer” level is much more supportive than most other mattresses, without being too hard. The other best part of the WinkBed: the euro-pillow top that’s infused with gel foam, which keeps you cool at night. 

The WinkBed is also available in memory foam and latex hybrid styles. 

Best Features:

• Extra-Edge support system to prevent sagging
• Made with breathable, heat-wicking materials
• 120 night sleep trial

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Saatva

Choose from plush soft, luxury firm, or firm with Saatva’s Classic mattress, which is the brand’s award-winning hybrid innerspring model. For even more choices, there’s a premium memory foam mattress option, an organic latex and innerspring hybrid, or even a smart adjustable mattress to decide between.

The Saatva is one of the few online mattress companies that doesn’t arrive compressed in a box. Instead, the company offers a free white-glove delivery service and will even set up the mattress for you in the room of your choice.

Best Features:

• Offers Split California King and Split King options
• White-glove delivery service
• Lumbar Zone technology to support spin alignment

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Layla

Can’t decide between soft and firm? Layla’s Hybrid Mattress has a unique, dual-sided design to solve that problem. One side of the mattress is soft and plush, whereas the other is firmer and more supportive. Both sides feature copper-infused foam that helps transfer heat (keeping you cool while sleeping) and is antimicrobial (resists odor-causing bacteria). 

For those who prefer a memory foam mattress, the Layla’s flippable features and copper-infusion are also available in a memory foam version.

Best Features:

• Dual-sided with two options for  firmness 
• 120 night sleep trial
• Compatible with the Layla adjustable base

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Zinus

For an affordable mattress that still feels just like a nice hotel bed, you can’t get much cheaper (or highly rated) than the Zinus mattress on Amazon. This pressure-relieving memory foam mattress starts at just $215 for a twin size, and has almost 30,000 4.5 star reviews from happy purchasers. The Zinus’ supportive foam is infused with green tea and charcoal to help control odors and wick away moisture and heat for a cool and comfortable sleep experience. 

Best Features:

• Affordability
• High rates of customer satisfaction
• Ships compressed in convenient box

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Purple

Purple’s one-of-a-kind grid design is one of those things you’ll either love or hate, with no middle ground. Fortunately, the brand offers a 100 night mattress trial so that you can test it out without commitment. The original Purple mattress combines the grid with memory foam, but there are also hybrid, luxury hybrid, and kid versions to choose from. 

Best Features:

• Proprietary pressure-reducing Purple grid technology
• Compatible with the Purple adjustable base
• Highly breathable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between king size, queen size, full size, and twin size mattresses?

A: Before you buy a mattress, you need to make sure it will fit your space. Here are the average measurements for the most common mattress sizes. Make sure to check product description for specifications of your particular mattress.

Q: What is the best air mattress for guests?

A: Upscale air mattresses are available from several retailers, from Bed, Bath, & Beyond to Amazon to traditional mattress stores. Some options, like the Full Sleep Wingback from Wayfair, even have a built-in headboard to truly give your guests hotel-quality comfort. Make sure to have an air mattress pump at the ready as well. 

Q: Can I use a mattress topper to upgrade my existing mattress?

A: If you want an upgrade but you’re not in the market for a new mattress, a mattress topper is a great option. Avocado offers a range of mattress toppers while Layla and Saatva each offer their own unique models.

Q: Where can I find hotel quality bedding?

A: If you’re on the hunt for hotel quality bedding, there are a few things you should keep in mind. For sheets, lean toward linen and cotton with at least a 250-300 thread count. For blankets, opt for a fluffy duvet and duvet cover that is easily removable and washable. If you want specific recommendations for comforters and pillows, check out DOWNLITE’s hotel bedding finder search engine, which lets you search the specific bedding products used by the various hotel chains it supplies. 

A good place to start searching on your own is Brooklinen, which offers an extensive line of high-quality bedding that will help you get a five-star sleep every night (check out their Classic Cotton Sheet for promised “hotel-style luxury”). Many of the above brands offer their own line of bedding as well, like St. Regis’s line of luxury hotel bedding or Avocado’s super super soft organic linen bedsheets. For more accessories to make your bedroom feel like an everyday getaway, check out our article 5 Hotel Comforts You Can Get for Your Bedroom.

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