Holiday in the sun
Hoorah! Your summer vacay is finally here. Make the most of your time off, and ensure you reach your destination in style, with these holiday must-haves
Enjoy your holiday with top gadgets for the beach and travelling
1. Kobo Clara HD This budget-friendly ereader has a six-inch HD screen that gives you the best reading experience in any light. It holds 6,000 ebooks, so it should be enough to see you through your holiday.
£109.99, uk.kobobooks.com
2. Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones are essential as you travel, to distract yourself from delays and screaming kids. With best-in- class noise cancellation that adapts for your head shape as well as factors like pressure changes on a plane, plus a lightweight over- ear design, these are comfortable enough for napping anywhere. £299, sony.co.uk
3. Fujifilm X-T20 camera This welldesigned and compact camera with a threeinch touchscreen is ideal for travel and takes cracking photos. Budding photographers can change controls themselves, or select the auto mode. £750, fujifilm.com
4. Mophie Powerst ation USB-C XXL There’s nothing more frustrating than running out of battery on holiday. This portable back- up is beefy enough to charge up a US B- C laptop, as well as smaller gadgets. £90, mophie.com
5. DJI Mavic Air A portable drone is the perfect companion to an adventure holiday. It flies (autonomously) for 21 minutes, takes panoramic photos and video, and it’s controlled with hand gestures – great for drone selfies. £769, dji.com
6. WaveJet Pau Hana Big EZ WaveJet surf and paddleboards come with lightweight propulsion tech built-in, adding extra oomph to your ride. This one is tough and remains stable in all conditions, so it’s at home surfing on the sea or riding along a river. $4,199.99 (£3,139.07), wavejet.com
7. G-Ro Class ic Carry-on Suitc ase This carry- on’s big low-friction wheels are extra easy to handle, and leave more space for packing. It has built-in charging for your gadgets, and Bluetooth tracking in case it gets lost. £449, Smartech at selfridges.com
8. Seaview 180 snorkel mask This fog- and leak-resistant mask lets you focus on what’s important – discovering the underwater world like never before. A GoPro mount on top lets you record the marine life as you spot it. $69.99 (£52.31), wildhornoutfitters.com
9. Laser X 2 Player Pack Swap tag on the beach for futuristic laser tag. The game has a 60-metre range, and if you get hit, your vest changes colour. £49.99, argos.co.uk
10. Snapch at Spect acles Sunglasses with a built-in camera are ideal for holidays. Grab 10- or 30-second video clips, which sync to Snapchat. £149.99, spectacles.com/uk