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Travel in comfort with this super soft and squishy neck pillow!

The front is covered in light blue fleece and has the infamous Las Vegas Welcome Sign embroidered in Black on the front.

This pillow will keep you comfy and your neck cozy on all of your trips to and from Las Vegas!

Diameter 11"x 10.5" Thick 3.5"

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Offering the perfect blend of support and comfort, the Wynn Resorts Down Pillow has been designed to allow you to sink into cool luxury, while always enjoying sufficient support for your neck. Crafted using a mix of 25% CentroClean™ down and 75% feathers, the Wynn Resorts Down Pillow is also hypoallergenic and includes a pillow protector.

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NEST™ THE ULTIMATE MEMORY FOAM TRAVEL PILLOW

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The patented Travelrest® Nest™ Ultimate Memory Foam Travel Pillow is carefully designed to offer you the best comfort in travel. Exclusive non-slip backing holds pillow in place! The high quality, thermo-sensitive memory foam molds perfectly to the contours your neck and shoulders to help maintain natural alignment while sleeping. Patented memory foam pillow with stuff pouch to compress pillow to 1/4 it's size (and free ear plugs included!). The cozy, velour cover is easily removable and hand washable. This pillow is the optimal size to take traveling anywhere.

• Made from special thermo-sensitive memory foam to promote optimal neck, shoulder, and head support. Exclusive non-slip backing holds the pillow in place.
• Stuff pouch will compress the pillow to 1/4 its size. The zipped micro-fiber cover is plush and soft + removable for washing.
• Great for all travel, working at your computer, camping, lounging on the couch, watching TV + many other uses.
• When in stuff sack, drawstring easily attaches to telescoping luggage handle for easy transport. Do not store pillow in stuff sack when not traveling.
• Developed originally by NASA, memory foam forms perfectly to your neck for maximum support. Ideal for Chronic pain sufferers and anyone wanting supportive luxury.  

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The 7 best travel neck pillows for 2024.

Avoid a literal pain in the neck with these expert-approved travel pillows.

The Best Travel Neck Pillows

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Just like the pillow you use at home , the best neck pillow for travel is the one that makes you feel most comfortable, allowing you to relax, rest and ultimately fall asleep on the go. The difference, however, is that a travel pillow is typically used when sitting up, which means it needs to provide enough support to keep your head from bobbing.

Based on recommendations from travel experts and advice from physicians, these are the best neck pillows for travel.

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• Best Affordable: MVLOC Travel Pillow on Amazon
• Best for Long Flights: Trtl Travel Pillow on Amazon
• Best Multipurpose: Huzi Infinity Pillow on Amazon
• Best Inflatable: Sunany Inflatable Travel Pillow on Amazon
• Best for Backpacking: Marchway Ultralight Inflatable Camping Pillow on Amazon
• Best for Kids: BCOZZY Double Support Neck Pillow on Amazon

Best Overall: Cabeau Evolution S3

Frequent travelers praise the design of the Cabeau Evolution S3, which is made of a special dual-density memory foam. "I brought this neck pillow on 15-hour flights to and from New Zealand, and it proved to be a great investment," says Catriona Kendall , editor at U.S. News. "The pillow gave me enough support to sleep comfortably for hours, and I especially loved how I could roll it up into a small pouch and clip it to my personal item ."

Travelers also appreciate the patented seat strap system that attaches the pillow to a seat or chair headrest as well as the slim flattened back, both of which prevent the head from bobbing. The removable pillow cover, which comes in a variety of colors, is machine-washable.

Price: $39.99 or less

Best Affordable: MVLOC Travel Pillow

Travelers appreciate the support (and the price tag) of this memory foam travel pillow. An adjustable rope lock allows you to secure the pillow to your neck for maximum support and comfort. The breathable and machine-washable cloth exterior prevents overheating. This travel pillow also comes with earplugs and an eye mask for ultimate relaxation.

Price: $29.99 or less

Best for Long Flights: Trtl Travel Pillow

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The patented design of the Trtl Travel Pillow – with a hidden internal neck support surrounded by soft, hypoallergenic fleece – makes it a favorite among travelers, particularly for long flights. "Something about it just hits right in a travel accessory category where nothing previously worked for me," explains Meaghan Clawsie, luxury travel advisor at Elated Escapes . "I no longer have any back or neck pain when resting on long-haul flights." Simply wrap the pillow around your neck like a scarf, secure it in place with its built-in fastener and rest your head on the support.

If you tend to overheat easily, there's also the Trtl Pillow Cool , made with Tencel fibers to keep you at a comfortable temperature; a mesh panel makes the pillow particularly breathable as well. Both pillows are machine-washable.

Price: $64.99 or less

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Best Multipurpose: Huzi Infinity Pillow

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If you're not sold on the classic U-shaped neck pillows for travel, consider this snake-like option instead. Able to be twisted into a variety of positions, the versatile Huzi Infinity Pillow provides whatever support feels best – even if that means resting your head on the tray table for a bit. You can also wear it around your neck like a scarf for neck and back comfort (even when you're not snoozing), use it as an eye mask, or drape it over your head if you get cold or want to block out noise.

Travelers love the pillow's bamboo fabric, describing it as soft, smooth and cool. Since it's filled with polyester, the whole pillow can be tossed in the washing machine , unlike its memory foam counterparts. The Infinity Pillow is available in nearly a dozen different colors, including gray, navy and pink.

Price: $49.99 or less

Best Inflatable: Sunany Inflatable Travel Pillow

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Travelers love the H-shaped design of this inflatable pillow because it allows for use in multiple directions and supports both sides of the head and neck with a flat back. A removable hood on the pillow is a bonus: It encourages a cozy feel and prevents cold drafts from too much air conditioning. For optimal comfort, it is recommended to inflate the pillow about 80% to 90%.

A pocket for your earbud case on this travel pillow provides convenient access for listening to music, and the removable velour cover is machine-washable. The lightweight inflatable pillow can be stored in the included waterproof drawstring bag, which can also be attached to luggage. This travel neck pillow is available in black, gray and blue.

Price: $23.99 or less

Best for Backpacking: Marchway Ultralight Inflatable Camping Pillow

While you can often bring your pillow from home for tent camping, backpacking requires something more lightweight, such as this inflatable option by Marchway. "An inflatable pillow is a game-changer when it comes to backpacking, and an ultralight pillow can't be beat," says Leilani Osmundson , senior digital producer at U.S. News. "The Marchway pillow fits the bill: It's comfortable, packable and extremely lightweight." This pillow is designed for both back and side sleepers, and doubles as a lumbar support for everyday travels and needs. Once it's deflated, you can machine-wash the cover before folding the pillow into an included drawstring bag.

Price: $13.99 or less

Best for Kids: BCOZZY Double Support Neck Pillow

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The BCOZZY neck pillow is ideal for all travelers – including kids, with small sizes for youngsters between 3 and 7 years old, and medium options for ages 8 and 12. Travelers like the ergonomic design of the patented pillow, which supports the head and neck by propping the chin up. Overlapping pillow arms, which wrap around the neck and under the chin, can be tightened based on the level of support you need.

If you or your child is a side sleeper, fold the pillow in half, double up the sides and place it on your shoulder, leaning your head to the side. An elevated side option allows you to overlap the pillow arms on top of each other and rotate it 90 degrees to the side for double support for the neck and chin.

This travel pillow is available in a variety of colors and patterns, including light blue and pink hearts. A snap strap attaches the included travel bag to your child's luggage , and you can throw the pillow in the washing machine after your trip.

Price: $40.97 or less

Frequently Asked Questions

Experts agree a supportive pillow is essential for travel. "The biggest issue many travelers experience when sleeping on a plane is that the seats don't recline enough," explains Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a sleep/wake and performance specialist who is dual board certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. "This often results in the head being just on the brink of tipping forward – which is not a comfortable sleeping position. Because of this insufficient recline, it is important to keep padding behind the head and neck minimal to reduce the tendency for the head to tip forward."

Most travel pillows are designed to be worn around the neck, providing enough support to prevent the head from tipping forward.

When shopping for a neck pillow for travel, experts recommend considering the following factors:

Proper head support:  What's most important is ensuring your head is supported in the right places by your travel pillow – and, in particular, not being pushed forward by excessive padding. "A good pillow would provide support for side sleeping, rather than a lot of padding behind the head, which just pushes the head forward too much," says Dimitriu.

Material: Consider both the external and internal material of the pillow:

External: Chiropractic physician Eric Smith advises to make sure the material of your travel pillow is breathable and won't subject you to an overheated sleep, since one of the main reasons for moving around a lot as you sleep is getting too hot. "When your face gets too hot on one side, even if you're sleeping, you're going to move from it because it's too warm," Smith explains.

There's no real consensus on which material is best for a cool, comfy sleep – and different people will have different preferences – so Smith's advice is to try before you fly (and don't hesitate to request a refund if your chosen pillow isn't working out).

• Internal: Memory foam pillows tend to offer more firm support – something Smith recommends for anyone, but especially older travelers. "The majority of patients I have that get older, we actually need a more firm pillow, we need a more firm bed, we need more support," Smith says. Pillows filled with microbeads mold more to the neck and head, while inflatable pillows can be adjusted to your preferences based on how much air you use to blow them up.

A travel pillow for your neck isn't considered a carry-on or personal item (and the same generally goes for small, loose items like packable jackets and umbrellas). That said, it's always best to review your airline's carry-on luggage size restrictions before traveling.

A good neck pillow for travel isn't the only key to achieving a decent sleep while in transit. "From the standpoint of evolution, we're kind of hardwired to be a little bit more on high alert in those situations," explains Rebecca Robbins, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School and scientist at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital. "We're a little bit more in fight or flight mode; our brain is subconsciously scanning the environment for threats and there are new sounds and new smells."

She recommends finding elements that are relaxing to you, which might include some of the following:

• Travel blanket: Look for something lightweight, such as the EverSnug Travel Blanket . This blanket comes with a carrying case, which can double as a pillow when the blanket is stored inside.
• Essential or aromatherapy oils: Scents like lavender and peppermint can be especially calming.
• Earplugs: You can buy traditional foam earplugs to block out some of the external noise, or invest in a pair of noise-canceling headphones .
• White noise app: There are a variety of free apps, or you can try a paid option like Calm (which offers a free trial).
• Sleep mask: A sleep mask helps to block out the bright light on planes.

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Travel Overseas With Your Cat … It’s Fun (Once You Get There)

In Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder , biotech researchers scramble to uncover the secret of an Amazonian tribe where women are having babies well into their 70s.

During my first weeks living in south Florida, I wondered if there was something in the water there, too—given the inordinate number of older women pushing strollers. If you love babies (I do) and are impertinent enough to stick your head into a stranger’s baby carriage (I am), you’ll unearth the shocking secret.

Dogs. They’re all pushing dogs.

No offense to the glorious canine, but some of us prefer the companionship of a feline. With a bit of know-how, they make equally good travel companions. It’s time to give them their due.

Let’s say you’re staying in London, but Tom Hanks asks you to his place in Greece for a long weekend. Cats can stay home alone. In fact, if Tom has a slobbery dog, they’d prefer it. Buy an auto-feeder, leave the toilet bowl open for water, put Finding Nemo on repeat, and they’re golden.

I used to tell people I took my "pet" abroad rather than my "cat." Let’s face it, in the US, cats are associated with spinsters and psychopaths. I don’t tell anyone I have a cat until the third date.

But once the word was out, I was amazed at how many people assumed you couldn’t take a cat abroad, or that it would be too difficult, given the litter situation, or that the cat would need to be quarantined (few countries actually require this). Most folks, rather than assuming I was unhinged, just wanted to know how I’d done it.

So here’s what I’ve learned—and if you’d still rather bring your canine, I won’t hold it against you. Most of these rules apply to small dogs, too.

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If an overseas rental says no pets (or no cats), message the owner directly and offer a deposit and references. (In my experience, foreigners aren’t as picky about cats anyway.)

You can also reassure an owner about the furnishings by getting glue-on claw caps . Ask your vet to apply them if your cat doesn’t particularly enjoy a manicure. (My vet charges only $25 to do this, even when he has to use a straitjacket.) The caps last up to six weeks.

Find a Relaxed Airline (and a Sympathetic Flight Attendant)

The ability to fly with your cat depends on the airline and where you want to go. Some airlines allow pets in the cabin as carry-on under the seat, others only in cargo. For the average domestic cat, weight won’t be a factor. If your cat is spreading alarmingly into the size of a walrus, like mine, it might.

Cabin or cargo can depend on the country you’re flying into. For example, cats can fly into the Republic of Ireland in the cabin. But if you’re going to the UK (Northern Ireland), they have to be in cargo. You can do web searches for this information.

For international pet travel, health certificate timing is key.

Pettravel.com is a good place to start. But the rules can change quickly, so call your preferred airlines for up to date pet information.

Airlines can allow only so many animals on a single flight, so you’re better off booking yourself and your cat over the phone at the same time. When you make the cat’s reservation, you’ll need to know how much s/he weighs in addition to your carrier. Generally, the max weight for cats or dogs in the cabin is 20 pounds, or the ability to fit comfortably into the airline’s max carrier size.

The rules aren’t all random. They’re set by the International Air Transport Association ( IATA ), another good resource.

When you go through security, don’t worry—you and your cat won’t be X-rayed. You’ll take the hopefully drowsy cat out of the carrier, and the carrier is scanned like your luggage.

If you’re not flying fancy-class, sometimes ticket agents at the gate will let you board early with special needs fliers. Doesn’t hurt to try… And you should, as there will be some maneuvering to get the carrier and your stuff settled.

Get a Disposable Litter Box

These days, major airports have pet relief rooms. Naturally, most are kitted out for dogs, with poop bags and wash down areas and such, but felines can use these rooms, too. My cat Louie and I have bonded with other intrepid cats and their owners in the pet-relief room.

There, we set up this disposable litter box for privacy. Pack a lightweight litter, add it in, let the cat do its business, then throw the whole thing away. (Pack one box per flight leg, just in case.)

If the airport doesn’t have a pet-relief room, look for a family (baby-changing) bathroom or, if desperate, a handicap stall. If your cat is like mine, the toilet can double as a water bowl.

Get a Health Certificate, and Maybe Some Drugs

Pet travel isn’t cheap, especially if you need a health certificate from your vet. This can cost $100-plus, not including the appointment and any vaccinations your pet needs.

Keep in mind not all vets are "USDA accredited" to issue health certificates. So call your vet well in advance. If they can’t do it, try a search here .

When you visit the vet, I’d recommend asking about kitty anxiety meds for travel, and test the prescription before you go (on the cat, not yourself ). Some work like a charm, others not so much. And you’ll need to know how long the effects will last.

For international pet travel, health certificate timing is key. Most airlines require the certificate be dated within 10 days of travel. Once you have a health certificate from your vet, most foreign countries also require it to also be endorsed (countersigned and stamped) by the US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ( APHIS ).

Your vet should be able to send it to APHIS digitally for approval. APHIS can mail the stamped certificate directly to you, but make sure your vet has your correct mailing address.

Some airlines, like Delta (last I checked), no longer require a health certificate—saving money and hassle, but you’ll pay $200 for the privilege of traveling with your cat each way in the cabin, typically more in cargo.

It’s also important to find out what the arrival country requires. Some want you to fill out an advance notice form online for the pet’s arrival and to pay an additional fee. (For example, Dublin airport currently charges $50 for a cat.)

What You’ll Need in a Cat Carrier

Your cat carrier counts as your carry-on bag, so get one with handy pockets to stash collapsible pet dishes, treats, and anything else you might need in a pinch. (I’ve been known to strap a jacket and airline pillow to the top with a bungee cord.)

Each airline will have required dimensions for a carrier. These are supposedly under-seat dimensions (my Delta-compliant carrier is 18 × 11 × 11). But the space under the seat can be smaller than that, so opt for a soft-sided carrier that will squish down. Some even have mesh compartments you can unzip to give your cat room to stretch after takeoff.

I also recommend a carrier that rolls (mine has strap-on wheels). Louie loves whizzing through the airport this way.

Some carriers double as backpacks, which is a convenient if somewhat embarrassing way to go sightseeing abroad with your cat… without interrupting their commitment to laziness.

Be sure to line the carrier with "puppy" pads before you travel, because there was a time Louie just couldn’t hold it across the Atlantic. Throw in an old shirt or cover the carrier with something that smells like you. Your cat will be comforted, though never admit as much.

Before you go, invest in some form of tracker for your cat. I have a basic Apple Airtag attached to Louie’s collar, and it’s been a big help, but it isn’t long-range. If your cat likes to roam, I’d recommend a more robust GPS model.

Granted, it’s a fair amount of work to get cats (or any pet) overseas. But it’s a bit like childbirth. You quickly forget the pain. And when you’re abroad for weeks or months at a time, their company is so worth it.

Legroom-Saving Tips

When you make your flight reservation, I highly recommend reserving an aisle seat. You’ll have a bit more room for your legs if the carrier doesn’t quite fit under the seat.

Some airlines will allow you to buy an extra seat for your pet or "for yourself," and I’d recommend it if you have the means, especially for long overseas flights.

Here’s my cheapskate method: If the flight isn’t full, I ask the friendliest-looking flight attendant to move me to a row with an extra seat after takeoff, and strap the carrier into the seat next to me. (Some attendants will look the other way, others will make you put your pet on the floor, per regulations. Feign ignorance.)

A Money-Saving Tip

If you’re traveling to a country often, make an appointment with a local vet to get your cat a pet passport. You’ll sail through the airport and bypass the foreigner fees. Just be sure to keep the passport up to date with local vaccination requirements. (Louie now has an EU passport. I’m jealous.)