The Three Best Travel Pillows to Try Before Your Next Trip

It goes without saying that traveling is exceptionally fun, but sometimes it can also be a real pain in the neck... especially if you don't have the right travel pillow! Travel pillows are one of the smallest luxuries that can make the biggest difference on any trip you take - whether it's by plane, train or automobile. Having somewhere to rest your weary head can mean arriving fresh and somewhat rested instead of groggy and jet-lagged.

Unfortunately, wading through the wide array of travel pillows available, on top of everything else you have to check off before take-off, can take more time than it might seem to be worth. In an effort to help put your tense muscles at ease, we put together a little list that should help alleviate your travel pillow blues and hopefully give you the greatest sleep you've had away from home!

Here's what we found to be the three best travel pillows:

The Travelrest

The Travelrest was made specifically for cuddle bugs. If you're having separation anxiety from your body pillow and looking for a hug away from home, this inflatable pillow may well be the best travel alternative. Its especially unique in its ability to offer full lateral support. This much cushion is a rare find in a travel treat. You have to first inflate it manually, and then you can place it over your shoulder and enjoy the comfort that comes as a cozy embrace from a pillow. For safe-keeping, you can wear it like a messenger bag or tether it to an airplane seat. Or if you're into the hands-free thing, you can easily loop it over the headrest in a car or vehicle and dream of shouting, "Look, ma, no hands!"

World's Best Air Soft Microbeads Tube Pillow

If the sensation of sleeping on a beach is more your style, you might prefer this tube variation. The World's Best Air Soft Microbeads cradle your head in a flexible, squishy softness that is so light it can be piled on top of the heaviest piece of luggage without tipping the scales. It's also an ideal size for the little nooks and crannies that keep conventional pillows at bay. Rumors are it can make a 16-hour flight feel more like a cat nap. Even better, the tube also doubles as a lumbar support when it's your turn to take the wheel or fits comfortably under your knees when you're ready to put your feet up in the hostel bed.

Morph Pillow of the gods

This newbie is named after the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus, and is designed to make you feel like you're sleeping on the clouds of Mt. Olympus. It's made from a simple and straightforward memory foam sphere that goes places easily. Wherever you go, you can stuff it against a window or desk, on your shoulder or under your chin. Despite a machine-washable cover, the Morph compresses into a small plastic case that fits into both overstuffed luggage compartments and your carry-on. If space-saving is your priority, the Morph is a gift from the Gods.

Whatever your pillow preferences, traveling is a marvelous adventure that should not only be entertaining, but comfortable as well! Taking time to satisfy your travel needs and invest in the right pillow will at least give your more time to dream comfortably about your next destination!