Amazon’s Best-selling Packing Cubes Will Finally Help You Become an Organized Packer

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Packing is almost always a hassle. From deciding on your outfits to trying to squeeze last-minute necessities into a carry-on, it can be an overwhelming task. To make the process a bit easier, travel experts will often recommend investing in packing cubes to save space and make organizing a breeze. If you don’t know where to start, Amazon shoppers have already done the hard work for you — over 2,400 reviewers claim the Bagail Packing Cubes Set are one of the best on the market.

The Bagail packing cubes come as a set of six, including two slim cubes, two medium cubes, and two large-sized cubes. They each have zippers, handles, and mesh panels so you can easily identify what’s packed in each one. Shoppers say they can fit much more than they anticipated in each cube, plus they come in 14 different color and pattern options so you can mix and match. Anne McAlpin, packing expert and founder of packing resource Pack It Up, suggests buying a variety of cube colors. So if you’re looking for, say, pants, you’ll know what exactly color cube to grab. “It took me years to get on the packing cube bandwagon, but using them has changed my life,” she previously told Travel + Leisure.

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To buy: amazon.com, $25

Amazon shoppers love the Bagail packing cubes so much that they’re the retail giant’s number-one best selling set and stand at an overall 4.8-star rating.

“I got these packing cubes on a whim, for a trip I am taking. I had no idea that they would end up being so great! I was mostly interested in the smaller ones, but I ended up using all six in my medium size suitcase. I found that I can keep my shoes, shirts, pants and so on separate and neat. It's amazing how much you can actually fit into these things,” one customer wrote. “I got 4 pair of shoes in the medium sized one and 10 shirts in the big one. And needless to say, my suitcase is organized and I know where everything is. I won't have to do the scavenger hunt through my suitcase when I need something. These are a great travel must have, especially for the price.”

If you’ve already been considering packing cubes for your next trip or need a solution to unorganized packing (we’re not judging), this Bagail set may be worthy of earning a spot in your suitcase.

AncestryDNA’s Best-selling Kit Is 50% Off for Amazon’s Prime Day

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In addition to Amazon’s Prime Day deals on luggage and bags, electronics and devices, and all sorts of travel gear, now is one of the best times to snag a DNA kit for super cheap. 

For a limited time, Prime members (or anyone who registers for a 30-day free trial) can save a ton of money on AncestryDNA’s best-selling Genetic Testing Ethnicity kit on Amazon, which is currently 50 percent off in honor of Prime Day. The $49 DNA test, which usually goes for almost $100, is an affordable way to discover your ancestral roots and family history. It’s also a special gift for friends and family who are interested in learning more about their genealogy.

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To buy: amazon.com, $49 (Originally $99)

Each kit comes with a saliva collector, which users fill and then send back to the company for testing. After six to eight weeks at their laboratory, participants receive a breakdown of their ethnicity along with information about their family’s migration around the globe. Users also gain access to AncestryDNA’s digital platform to connect with relatives and explore the database containing over 20 billion historical records.

The DNA test, which is one of the most affordable options on the market right now, also makes a thoughtful present for friends or family hoping to learn more about their lineage. Since each box comes with everything they need to get tested and access their results, the kit can easily be gifted and used whenever the recipient chooses.

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And for just a bit more, shoppers can opt for AncestryDNA’s Genetic Testing Ethnicity + Traits set, which includes all of the above and details 18 personal traits specific to your DNA, like your hair strand thickness and even your innate aversion to cilantro. This kit is also on sale for Prime Day and marked down for $69 — that’s 60 percent off its usual $119 price tag.

No matter what you discover, you’re bound to get some new and exciting getaway inspiration. Just think of it as the ultimate guide for that once-in-a-lifetime world trip you’ve always wanted to take.

To buy: amazon.com, $69 (Originally $119).

Amazon's Alexa Can Now Book You a Hotel Room

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“Hey Alexa, book me a hotel.”

Travelers with Amazon Alexa devices can now use their voices to book a hotel room.

On Tuesday, KAYAK revealed a new Amazon Alexa skill that allows users to search for and book hotels without ever clicking a link.

A command like, “Hey Alexa, ask KAYAK to book me a hotel in Los Angeles,” will prompt Alexa to read off top-rated hotels in the area. Alexa can talk about the hotel’s price point, location and reviews. If everything sounds good, Alexa can book the hotel using credit card information on file. (Although for those who want to see pictures of their hotel before they book, a computer or phone may still be the best option.)

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“A.I. innovation continues to be a priority at KAYAK, and the ability to book a hotel with just your voice is an exciting step forward,” Matthias Keller, KAYAK’s chief scientist, Matthias Keller, told Travel + Leisure . “Essentially we’re combining the power of KAYAK with an always-on travel agent. The future of travel is hands-free, simple and seamless – and while it's still early days for voice – we're excited about the potential.”

Keller said there will be additional updates to the skill in the coming months.

In May of 2016, KAYAK launched its first Alexa skill that allowed users to search for flights. In the past year since its launch, Keller said that users have used the skill mostly with curiosity and aspirations. People tend to ask Alexa questions like, “How much is a flight to Bali?” or “Where can I go for $300?”

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This foray into actually booking a hotel with voice is an experiment — one that may not immediately succeed with travelers.

“Our goal is to keep learning, iterating and exploring A.I. and voice so as these platforms get more and more popular, we'll be there with the best possible experience,” Keller said.