You're a savvy traveler. You've already booked your stay at one of the luxury rentals located around the world and are getting excited about your upcoming getaway. After telling all of your friends and family members about your vacation, it's time for you to stock up on essential travel items that you may have forgotten during your last trip, or didn't even know existed. With this handy list, however, your travels will be exponentially more relaxing, no matter when you venture out.

1. Travel-Sized Espresso Machine
If you're staying at an eco lodge in Costa Rica, chances are you won't be near a cafe. With a travel-sized espresso maker like the ones Aeropress makes, your worries about getting that quick dose of caffeine in the morning will be abated. This portable contraption doesn't need to be plugged in to an outlet, nor does it require batteries. All you need is hot water, some patience, and a little bit of muscle as you press the grinds for the perfect ounce of espresso.

2. Leather iPad Case
Are you one of the millions of people who are getting an iPad Mini this year? You can travel with your portable electronic device with class and style if you wrap it up in a thin layer of leather. Numerous manufacturers and craftspeople make custom sleeves that will snuggly fit any size iPad. The online store Etsy.com is a perfect place to start your shopping, and you can even look for leather cases for your smartphone and laptops as well.

3. Leica Digital Camera
Leicas are the best cameras that money can buy, and ever since the company went digital, the quality of images these small cameras produce is absolutely stunning. Few photogs will dispute the fact that Leica lenses are among the highest-quality pieces of glass out there, and your photos will certainly prove it. One you make the investment of purchasing a Leica camera, you're set for the rest of your career as a globetrotter.

4. Backup iPhone battery
You might not have thought it was possible, but you can charge your iPhone battery without a power cord. J. Crew makes a cute and colorful battery pack that will slip easily into your purse or pocket and comes in handy when you plan on going sight seeing a few hours away from your villa vacation rentals. You'll never have to deal with a dead phone again.

5. Facial Spray
Being cooped up on a plane for several hours can do some major damage to your skin. Instead of loading up on moisturizer every half hour, you can give your face a nice spritz of mineral water facial spray, which will revitalize your skin and refresh you before you land at your final destination. You'll look as though you've just splashed yourself with ice-cold water and your skin will be glowing.

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