Even thoughToday Show Jenna Bush-Hager, a host and celebrity of presidential descent, shares with us a fear that is common to many travelers: lost luggage. As a result, she has become an extremely efficient and strategic packer—she will even stick to only a carry-on for a long trip. “I always like to pack in a carry on.” I always travel with a carry on bag, even when we went away for two weeks last summer. I am afraid my bag might get lost. Travel + Leisure Bush Hager was interviewed about her packing strategy, favorite family trips, and her jet-lag cure that she has used since college.
She has been on a search for products that will serve her multiple purposes due to her fear of losing her luggage. “I like to travel with a carry on bag, so I need products that are multi-purpose.” She noted the CC+ Cream Foundation from IT Cosmetics, a brand she recently partnered with for a campaign, as an example of this—the product does triple duty with SPF, skincare ingredients, and coverage.
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Does she have any room left in her carry on for something unexpected? “A pair of matching pajamas to wear on a girls trip.” I bring a PJ to make sure we all match, she said.
Maybe her love for matching pajama suits stems from the fact that she is a twin. Bush Hager was a freshman in college with her sister in 2001, when George W. Bush became President of the United States. Bush Hager and her sister were both in college when their father, George W. Bush, became president of the United States. Bush Hager, despite some of her teenage mischief receiving a lot press attention, did receive some great travel habits during her college and First Daughter years as she traveled a lot—and even Air Force One trips can leave you jet lagged.
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Seats with a view or seats on the aisle?
Window.
What’s the best thing to do on a plane?
Reading.
What is your favorite travel outfit?
Wear comfortable cotton pants with a tee-shirt and a nice knit sweater.
What is an essential item you must travel with?
The IT Cosmetics Do It All radiant concealer. The IT Cosmetics Do It All Radiant Concealer is the beauty product that I keep in my bag when traveling. It gives me an extra boost of self-confidence, especially on days I am tired.
What’s the best cure for jet lag you’ve found?
Exercise and water.
“I always move my body after I have landed from a long-haul flight. It helps with jet lag.” Since I was in college, I would travel to far-flung places. I drink water because I feel dehydrated after flying. It’s recommended that you drink the same amount of water for each hour spent on a plane. Salt packs or hydration tablets are my go-to travel products. I feel better when I travel with Vitamin C or other extracts. “I would say that movement, Vitamin D and lots of water are key.” She adds that if you move your body after a flight, especially by walking or jogging, you will get to see more of the destination and may even be able to discover things you wouldn’t have seen otherwise. When she arrives at her hotel, she unpacks both for her and her three children: daughters Mila, Poppy and Hal.
She loves Travelling is a great way to meet new people. with her family, including husband Henry Chase Hager, but she makes it clear that traveling It is not the same as a Vacations are a great way to relax and enjoy yourself.. “I love when it’s traveling and not a vacation, so as long as that’s the expectation—that you get to show them other cultures and get to take them to places that show them how big and beautiful the world is and know you’re not going to be lounging by the pool with a book,” she told T+L. She said that the family’s trip to Normandy in France was the highlight of their 2023 vacation. They took the kids to the American Cemetery. She wants to take her children to the other side. “I have never been to Australia or New Zealand but would love to, but it’s going to require more than one week of vacation.”
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Bush Hager is a fan of both on-the-go and planned exploration. relaxing vacation Recently, I was surprised with a trip to Nevis. “I was sure I would enjoy it, but didn’t know just how much. NevisIt is located just outside St. Martin. I was obsessed because I thought it had amazing food. It has hiking, which is something I enjoy. There were so many beautiful things to do, yet it wasn’t overly touristy. It is still off the beaten path. It’s so beautiful, and it has all the things you would think about in a Caribbean island—the beaches, the snorkeling—but it also has culture and delicious food.” When they announce their new location, I hope that it will be a beautiful island. It has everything you would expect from a Caribbean island: beaches, snorkeling and delicious food.” Today Show Bush Hager is able to take some time off for a well deserved vacation The following are some examples of how to get started: Travel with her family