




THE CARRY-ON
Culinary Essentials
Tuck in on your travels with these fun foodie finds





Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine
$69.90 / £70 / €75
Wake up and smell the coffee with this dinky espresso machine. Entirely hand-powered, it delivers up to 18 bar pressure to give a rich crema on each flavorful shot. Simply fill with hot water and finely ground coffee to get that caffeine kick on every adventure.
YETI Rambler Stackable Espresso Cups
$30 / £30 / €35
Pair your portable coffee machine with these nesting cups to really nail your travel caffeine routine. Perfectly sized for a single or double espresso (or a shot of your favourite liquor later on), these double-wall, vacuum-insulated cups will keep every drop of coffee hot, even on the coldest mornings.
Victorinox Companion Sydney Style Pocket Knife
$74 / £75 / €73
A Swiss Army knife is a travel essential, whether you’re scaling mountains or relaxing on the beach. Equally at home in a camp kitchen or cracking open a poolside beer, this compact multitool is a foodie’s best friend — featuring everything from a sharp chopping blade to a corkscrew and scissors.
Alessi Food à Porter Lunch Pot
$90 / £50 / €59
Packed lunches don’t get more chic than this. Iconic Italian brand Alessi is known for its creative home goods, which transform the mundane into something exciting: Corkscrews shaped like people and juicers that look like sculptures. This curvy lunch pod is no different and has a hidden internal lid, turning it into two compartments.
$48 / £36 / €42
With their jewel-colored graphic stripes, these twill-weave cotton napkins made in India will jazz up any dining set-up, from park picnics to vacation home barbecues. They are designed by Brooklyn-based textile and home goods line Dusen Dusen, known for its bold original prints, and will bring joy wherever you take them.
Meri Meri Large Bright Stripe Reusable Plates
$46 / £38 / €46
Party pros Meri Meri produces eco-friendly, reusable plates from recycled plastics. These cabana stripe numbers in blue, yellow, mint, pink and coral add a sunny splash of color to any on-the-go meal. Top with rainbow-bright salads or tropical fruits to amp up the zing.
Humangear Spin Collapsible Spork
$7.99 / £6.50 / €7.50
Say goodbye to throwaway plastics with this clever two-in-one fork and spoon. The ultra-compact companion is crafted from durable plant-based resin and is carabiner-compatible for easy clipping onto backpacks. Swivel it out, and the fork is stiff enough to cut soft food, while the spoon edges can scrape out any container.
Picnic Season Cityscape Really Cool Picnic Basket
$50 / £39 / €45
This snazzy Aussie-made basket is as strong as it is colorful, able to hold just over 30 pounds of picnic goodies thanks to its tough aluminum frame. Insulated, heat-sealed and leak-proof, it can take on all kinds of al fresco feasts, while the clever design means it folds flat for storage and packing.
Fieldbar Drinks Box
$219 / £179 / €199
Inspired by South Africa’s safari heritage, these chic Cape Town-crafted coolers elevate sundowner hour. The hardcase ice boxes promise to keep drinks Champagne-cold for up to 50 hours. They are also sustainably minded, with each of the 58 parts designed to be repairable and replaceable, so your cooler lasts a lifetime.
Kin: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen by Marie Mitchell
$35 / £30 / €35
This critically acclaimed cookbook comes from London-based chef Marie Mitchell. It traces her Jamaican heritage and the history of Caribbean food through recipes handed down over generations. Instantly transportive dishes include crisp saltfish fritters, honey jerk wings and reef chicken. Sunshine on a plate.
Yop & Tom A5 Sunset Journeys Travel Planner
$24.99 / £19.99 / €22.99
Plot out your 2025 trips with this handy travel planner. Sectioned out to organize seven vacations, there is space for travel logistics, tracking budgets, journaling and pages to add photos, museum tickets and other keepsakes. More than just a notebook, there are also tailored packing lists and time zone maps to keep you on track on the go.
Bask Sheer Moisturizing Sunscreen $22 / £18 / €22
This super-lightweight, high-protection SPF50 lotion is everything you want from a sunscreen: non-sticky, deeply-moisturizing, with a retro-vacation scent of coconut and vanilla. It goes on white before drying without a trace, but Bask’s impact leaves a mark: 10% of sales proceeds and thousands of sunscreens are donated to nonprofit partners through the Skin Protection Foundation.
Tangerine Pickleball Paddle
$85
Move over tennis, pack up the padle, because pickleball is the hottest racquet sport in town right now. A cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, pickleball is played using a plastic wiffle ball and short-handled paddles on a small court – Taylor Swift and Leonardo DiCaprio are fans. Have a little dink with this candy-striped design.
Instax Mini Link 3 Smartphone Printer
$99.95 / £114.99 / €96
Turn any smartphone into an Instax instant camera with this cute portable printer. The clever editing app lets you add backgrounds, confetti, sprinkles and spotlight effects, and print wirelessly straight from your camera roll or social media account.
Joonbyrd Little Love Nourishing Body Lotion
$72 / £66
Founded by New York-born, London-based dermatologist Dr. Alexis Granite, Joonbyrd’s hand and body products are seriously scientific and playfully joyful, packed full of hardworking actives and laced with uplifting scents. This vanilla-y, refillable body lotion is the dream travel companion, formulated to be deeply replenishing for sun-parched skin.
Passenger Cabin Recycled Sherpa Blanket in Cornflower
$104.95 / £89.95 / €100
Even the sunniest spring days can turn chilly after dark, and this Sherpa fleece-lined blanket is a road trip or camping must-have. Sling over your knees while stargazing, wrap yourself up around the fire or huddle under it in your tent. The blanket also handily packs away into its own pouch or can be folded in half and fastened for a makeshift sleeping bag.
THE CARRY-ON
NEW DAWN
Get ready for spring travels with these
sunrise-inspired essentials
Kind Bag Pouches
$34 / £23
Kind by name and kind by nature, this bag company makes its color-pop designs from 100% recycled plastic bottles (some one million to date). This set of three pretty pouches injects a bit of fun into packing with pastel wavy check designs, and each has a handy loop to hook up and keep bathroom sinks clear of make-up and toiletries.
TBCo Cashmere and Merino Tipped Socks
$62 / £39 / €55
A pair of warm yet good-looking socks are a carry-on essential for long-haul travels. Edinburgh-based brand TBCo knows how to do cozy with their modern tartan blankets, scarves and hoods. These cashmere and merino socks are designed to combine warmth with the breathability of natural fibers, for fresh feet for the whole flight.
$14.92 / £11.95 / €14.40
This biodegradable wide-tooth comb is just the ticket for unknotting sea-salty hair or working through a nourishing leave-in conditioning mask after a day in the pool. Made by hair loss experts Hair Gain, it’s designed to go gentle on even the unruliest tangles and whatever vacation humidity can throw at it.
$100 / £86 / €105
Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.
Business & Pleasure Co. The Premium Cooler Tote Bag in Riviera Pink
$119 / £79 / €116.95
Beach kit favorites Business & Pleasure Co. are known for their fringed vintage-inspired sun umbrellas. This chic picnic cooler is no less nostalgic and lovely, with durable leather handles, a pretty scalloped design and a painterly patterned interior. Perfect for a day at the beach or a trip to the park.
Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd
$28 / £20 / €24
British author William Boyd has written a string of globe-trotting, award-winning books (Any Human Heart, A Good Man in Africa), and even his own James Bond thriller (Solo). His latest novel is also set among spies, following travel writer Gabriel Dax as he is drawn into the shady world of Cold War espionage.
Kin: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen by Marie Mitchell
$35 / £30 / €35
This critically acclaimed cookbook comes from London-based chef Marie Mitchell. It traces her Jamaican heritage and the history of Caribbean food through recipes handed down over generations. Instantly transportive dishes include crisp saltfish fritters, honey jerk wings and reef chicken. Sunshine on a plate.
Fieldbar Drinks Box
$219 / £179 / €199
Town-crafted coolers elevate sundowner hour. The hardcase ice boxes promise to keep drinks Champagne-cold for up to 50 hours. They are also sustainably minded, with each of the 58 parts designed to be repairable and replaceable, so your cooler lasts a lifetime.
Picnic Season Cityscape Really Cool Picnic Basket
$50 / £39 / €45
This snazzy Aussie-made basket is as strong as it is colorful, able to hold just over 30 pounds of picnic goodies thanks to its tough aluminum frame. Insulated, heat-sealed and leak-proof, it can take on all kinds of al fresco feasts, while the clever design means it folds flat for storage and packing.
Humangear Spin Collapsible Spork
$7.99 / £6.50 / €7.50
Say goodbye to throwaway plastics with this clever two-in-one fork and spoon. The ultra-compact companion is crafted from durable plant-based resin and is carabiner-compatible for easy clipping onto backpacks. Swivel it out, and the fork is stiff enough to cut soft food, while the spoon edges can scrape out any container.
$48 / £36 / €42
With their jewel-colored graphic stripes, these twill-weave cotton napkins made in India will jazz up any dining set-up, from park picnics to vacation home barbecues. They are designed by Brooklyn-based textile and home goods line Dusen Dusen, known for its bold original prints, and will bring joy wherever you take them.
$100 / £86 / €105
Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.
$100 / £86 / €105
Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.
$100 / £86 / €105
Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.
Meri Meri Large Bright Stripe Reusable Plates
$46 / £38 / €46
Party pros Meri Meri produce eco-friendly, reusable plates from recycled plastics. These cabana stripe numbers in blue, yellow, mint, pink and coral add a sunny splash of color to any on-the-go meal. Top with rainbow-bright salads or tropical fruits to amp up the zing.
Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine
$69.90 / £70 / €75
Wake up and smell the coffee with this dinky espresso machine. Entirely hand-powered, it delivers up to 18 bar pressure to give a rich crema on each flavorful shot. Simply fill with hot water and finely ground coffee to get that caffeine kick on every adventure.
YETI Rambler Stackable Espresso Cups
$30 / £30 / €35
Pair your portable coffee machine with these nesting cups to really nail your travel caffeine routine. Perfectly sized for a single or double espresso (or a shot of your favourite liquor later on), these double-wall, vacuum-insulated cups will keep every drop of coffee hot, even on the coldest mornings.
Victorinox Companion Sydney Style Pocket Knife
$74 / £75 / €73
A Swiss Army knife is a travel essential, whether you’re scaling mountains or relaxing on the beach. Equally at home in a camp kitchen or cracking open a poolside beer, this compact multitool is a foodie’s best friend — featuring everything from a sharp chopping blade to a corkscrew and scissors.
Alessi Food à Porter Lunch Pot
$90 / £50 / €59
Packed lunches don’t get more chic than this. Iconic Italian brand Alessi is known for its creative home goods, which transform the mundane into something exciting: Corkscrews shaped like people and juicers that look like sculptures. This curvy lunch pod is no different and has a hidden internal lid, turning it into two compartments.





THE CARRY-ON
Culinary Essentials
Tuck in on your travels with these fun foodie finds





Kin: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen by Marie Mitchell
$35 / £30 / €35
This critically acclaimed cookbook comes from London-based chef and founder of the Island Social Club pop-up suppers, Marie Mitchell. It traces her Jamaican heritage and the history of Caribbean food through recipes handed down from generation to generation. Instantly transportive dishes include crisp saltfish fritters, honey jerk wings and reef chicken. Sunshine on a plate.
Fieldbar Drinks Box
$219 / £179 / €199
Inspired by South Africa’s safari heritage, these chic Cape Town-crafted coolers elevate sundowner hour. The hardcase ice boxes promise to keep drinks Champagne-cold for up to 50 hours. They are also sustainably minded, with each of the 58 parts designed to be repairable and replaceable, so your cooler lasts a lifetime.
Victorinox Companion Sydney Style Pocket Knife
$74 / £75 / €73
A Swiss Army knife is a travel essential, whether you’re scaling mountains or relaxing on the beach. Equally at home in a camp kitchen or cracking open a poolside beer, this compact multitool is a foodie’s best friend — featuring everything from a sharp chopping blade to a corkscrew and scissors.
Picnic Season Cityscape Really Cool Picnic Basket
$50 / £39 / €45
This snazzy Aussie-made basket is as strong as it is colorful, able to hold just over 30 pounds of picnic goodies thanks to its tough aluminum frame. Insulated, heat-sealed and leak-proof, it can take on all kinds of al fresco feasts, while the clever design means it folds flat for storage and packing.
Humangear Spin Collapsible Spork
$7.99 / £6.50 / €7.50
Say goodbye to throwaway plastics with this clever two-in-one fork and spoon. The ultra-compact companion is crafted from durable plant-based resin and is carabiner-compatible for easy clipping onto backpacks. Swivel it out, and the fork is stiff enough to cut soft food, while the spoon edges can scrape out any container.
$48 / £36 / €42
With their jewel-colored graphic stripes, these twill-weave cotton napkins made in India will jazz up any dining set-up, from park picnics to vacation home barbecues. They are designed by Brooklyn-based textile and home goods line Dusen Dusen, known for its bold original prints, and will bring joy wherever you take them.
Meri Meri Large Bright Stripe Reusable Plates
$46 / £38 / €46
Party pros Meri Meri also produces eco-friendly, reusable plates from recycled plastics. These cabana stripe numbers in light blue, yellow, mint, blue, pink and coral add a sunny splash of color to any on-the-go meal. Top with rainbow-bright salads or tropical fruits to amp up the zing.
Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine
$69.90 / £70 / €75
Wake up and smell the coffee with this dinky espresso machine. Entirely hand-powered, it delivers up to 18 bar pressure to give a rich crema on each flavorful shot. Simply fill with hot water and finely ground coffee to get that caffeine kick on every adventure.
YETI Rambler Stackable Espresso Cups
$30 / £30 / €35
Pair your portable coffee machine with these nesting cups to really nail your travel caffeine routine. Perfectly sized for a single or double espresso (or a shot of your favourite liquor later on), these double-wall, vacuum-insulated cups will keep every drop of coffee hot, even on the coldest mornings.
Alessi Food à Porter Lunch Pot
$90 / £50 / €59
Packed lunches don’t get more chic than this. Iconic Italian brand Alessi is known for its creative home goods, which transform the mundane into something exciting: Corkscrews shaped like people and juicers that look like sculptures. This curvy lunch pod is no different and has a hidden internal lid, turning it into two compartments.
$92 / £69 / €80
Founded by a Mexican American mother-daughter duo, Caminito partners with artisans in their homeland to weave these super-soft blankets using yarn made from recycled fibers from clothing production remnants. The vegetable-tanned leather strap makes it a go-anywhere addition, great for spreading on the beach as snuggling up around the fire pit.
The Silicone Straw Company Four-Straw Travel Tin
$26.57 / £19.96 / €23.30
Minimize single-use plastics out and about with these smart silicone straws in a tin. Made in the UK from food-grade silicone, they are handy to pop in any bag, and the bendable design is ideal for both hot and cold drinks. This family pack means no one will end up with soggy paper straws.
Explore culinary getaways for summer.
Visit bluegreenowner.com or club.hiltongrandvacations.com to book now!
Club Traveler is published three times a year by Hilton Grand Vacations Club, LLC, and distributed exclusively to Owners, Members and Guests of Hilton Grand Vacations properties. All rights reserved. The publisher is not responsible for omissions or errors. Reproduction or use in whole or in part of the contents of this magazine in any format or medium without written permission from Hilton Grand Vacations is prohibited.
Hilton Grand Vacations disclaims all liability for any and all advertisements, promotions, articles and other affiliated content contained within this publication. The opinions expressed in each article are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hilton Grand Vacations. Hilton Grand Vacations does not make any representation regarding the availability of or endorse any of the products or services provided by third parties.
Hilton Grand Vacations® is a registered trademark of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. or its subsidiaries and licensed to Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. Hilton Grand Vacations and its properties and programs operate under the Hilton Grand Vacations name pursuant to a license agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
© 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.