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5 travel pillows to make your next trip more comfortable

By Holly Riddle

There’s nothing worse than being on an airplane on a long flight, or in the passenger’s seat of the car on a long drive, and struggling to get to sleep. You want to get some shut-eye before you arrive at your destination, but sleep’s just not coming. Could it have something to do with the fact that you just can’t find a comfortable sleeping position? After all, the side of the plane isn’t exactly comfy (and you definitely don’t want to put your face against the tray table), nor is the car window. You need one of these five travel pillows to make your next journey a little comfier. 

This pillow made from viscoelastic memory foam will contour to the individual shape of your neck, to provide the ultimate in sleeping comfort, whether you’re trying to snooze in economy class or you’re struggling to sleep against your seat belt. The washable velour cover keeps things clean after each use and the pillow is even outfitted with a handy pocket, for safe travel document storage.
$40 from Amazon $36 from Walmart

Are you the type of sleeper who’s constantly readjusting their pillow to get in just the right position? You may want a travel pillow that’s extra-flexible and that can bend to fit a wide variety of sleeping positions. This elongated pillow can bend, twist, curl, wrap and completely unfold, to give you a high level of support wherever and however you need it.
$17 from Amazon

If you prefer a firm pillow, you may like this memory foam option that provides extra support. The breathable cover keeps you cool, even on a hot plane, and, when you’re scooting through the airport to catch your next flight, you can simply snap the pillow’s strap to your luggage handle for easy carrying.
$0 from Amazon

This is not your average neck pillow. Rather than your traditional ‘u’ shape, this pillow is rectangular and designed to fasten to the back of the average car seat, providing back-of-head support on those long car rides. The ergonomic shape paired with the breathable mesh cover and memory foam filling all makes for a more comfortable snooze.
$29 from Amazon $29 from Walmart

Let’s be real, though. Nothing quite beats a traditional pillow. That’s where this option comes in. Memory foam and machine washable, it’s basically a miniature version of a normal pillow, just shrunken for greater portability. It’s ideal for both kids and adults who can’t stand the shape and feel of a travel pillow that loops around your neck.
$38 from Amazon $44 from Walmart

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Don’t arrive in your destination feeling worse for wear. Get the shut-eye you need on your next flight or road trip, with the help of one of these super-comfy travel pillows. Each combines the comfort you crave with the portability you need while on the go, so you can wake up feeling refreshed, while keeping your luggage light. 

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Holly Riddle
Holly Riddle is a freelance food, travel and lifestyle journalist, who also dabbles in copywriting, ghostwriting and fiction…
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