10 Travel Writer-loved Amazon New Year Sales 2025

We might only be days into the new year, but I’m already filling my calendar with exciting travel plans for 2025. As such, I’ve been scanning Amazon to find freshly-discounted travel essentials I can score for my upcoming adventures. Let me tell you; there’s no shortage of markdowns.

I rounded up chart-topping travel essentials from Amazon’s New Year sale, from Travel + Leisure editor-loved luggage to comfy loungewear sets. I also included deals on the items I deem “must-haves, ” such as a portable first aid kit and travel makeup mirror. Keep reading to check out more of the New Year deals I’m adding to my Amazon shopping cart, with discounts starting at just $8 right now.

Viottiset Two-Piece Knit Set

My travel uniform consists of comfy shoes, a stylish carry-on bag, and some sort of two-piece set, and it won’t change in 2025. I am now eyeing the best-selling Viottiset sweater set, which is currently on sale at Amazon. It includes wide-leg pants and a V-neck sweater, perfect for layering, and is available in 24 different colors — including this light blue shade.

Samsonite Freeform 21-Inch Hardside Carry-On Suitcase

Another big ticket item I’m looking to snag during Amazon’s New Year sale is a suitcase. Luckily, the item topping the charts of Travel + Leisure’s best overall carry-on luggage, the Samsonite Freeform Carry-on Spinner, is currently on sale. The expandable suitcase will make you a carry-on-only traveler with its lightweight design and spacious interior. Don’t miss your chance to get the bag while it’s 37 percent off.

Veken 8-Set Packing Cubes

This eight-piece set from Veken includes everything you need for organizing your belongings, and it’s currently marked down to just $20. The set includes cubes for clothes in various sizes, a shoe bag, a hanging cosmetics case, accessories pouch, and a laundry bag. One Amazon shopper dubbed these the “perfect” packing cubes, adding that they “completely transformed” the way they pack. 

Fyy Travel Cable Organizer Pouch

A goal of mine for 2025 is to be more organized, and as someone who constantly finds their cords in a tangled mess when traveling, I’m starting by purchasing this organizer pouch. The best-selling case has two layers of interior compartments, with spaces for headphones, charging cords, portable chargers, and even more. An Amazon shopper confirmed its capabilities, writing that it “holds an impressive amount of cords.”

Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Amazon’s New Year deals include markdowns on top-rated tech items, including this pair of Beats Studio Pro headphones. The wireless headphones are compatible with Apple and Android devices and have airplane-friendly features like active noise cancellation and up to 40 hours of battery life. They are 43 percent off right now, so I’m adding them to my cart.

Funtouch Rechargeable Travel Makeup Mirror

Mirror time can be limited if you’re traveling with a big group of friends — trust me, I’ve been there. That’s why I’m picking up a travel makeup mirror on Amazon while it’s on sale. The rechargeable mirror has three different LED light settings, and the foldable design won’t take up too much space.

Napfun Neck Pillow

There are so many innovative neck pillows on the market, but sometimes, it’s best to stick to the basics. This classic option is a best-seller on Amazon with over 30,000 purchases in the last month alone. Made with memory foam, the neck pillow comfortably supports your head and neck in any position and is made with a breathable, yet plush, fabric.

Kitsch 11-Pack Travel Bottles

I’ve never been one to use travel bottles; I usually opt for travel-sized options of my favorite products. But, these Kitsch travel-sized containers caught my attention. The 11-piece, TSA-approved set comes with a spray bottle, two pump bottles, two mini jars, three flat pouch bottles, a reusable travel bag, and a funnel and pipette to fill the bottles easily. They all come in cute colors and prints, so what more could you want?

Johnson & Johnson Travel-Ready First Aid Kit

My mom always carries a first aid kit when we travel, and while I used to think it was excessive, I find myself asking her for it almost every time we travel together. Now, I think it’s time I picked one up for myself. This kit, currently marked down to $11, includes hand cleansing wipes, Neosporin, Tylenol, bandages, and much more, making it an ideal addition to my travel bag.

Kunitsa Co. Travel Journal

In 2025, I want to reflect more on my travels, and there’s no better way to do that than with a travel journal. The on-sale guided notebook not only gives fun prompts like “most memorable meal” and “favorite moment” to answer at the end of your vacation, but it also works as a planner for upcoming trips. There’s also space to add photos and other mementos to flip through when recounting your trip.

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