Dozens of Vogue editors descended on the City of Light for the third edition of Vogue World—and while the London team caught the Eurostar, the New York contingent checked into Air France’s Business Cabin for the overnight flight to Paris. Among the amenities? Individual “comfort” kits complete with Clarins products, a wine list curated by former Hôtel de Crillon sommelier Xavier Thuizat, and—most importantly—totally private seats that flatten into almost two-metre-long beds. Planning your own trip this summer? The Vogue editors share their travel tips and tricks below.
5 Vogue-approved tips for overnight flights
Do: change into pajamas post-take-off; the Vogue editors swear by Tekla’s designs.
Don’t: forget to pack silicone earplugs. If you’re sensitive to noise, they’re more effective than even the best headphones.
Do: ensure you stay hydrated. Pack your S’well bottle, a Caudalie Beauty Elixir to spritz on your face, and your preferred moisturizer in your carry-on (our beauty desk is devoted to La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Soothing Face and Body Balm B5).
Don’t: overdo it on the Bloody Marys/champagne/vodka tonics in flight. It will only disrupt your sleep further—and a hangover while jetlagged is less than ideal.
Do: Make time for a few touch-ups on touchdown. Global beauty and wellness director Jess Diner swears by a slick of Pat McGrath Labs lipstick.
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5 Vogue editors’ travel essentials
“My St Agni woven tote is just the right size for all my in-flight essentials: a book, preferably set in the place I’m traveling to (Jhumpa Lahiri’s Roman Stories for a recent trip to Rome, Megha Majumdar’s A Burning for an upcoming trip to India); some Loop Quiet earplugs for takeoff and landing; a phone preloaded with every film and TV podcast I’ve yet to catch up on (The Ringer’s Big Picture, Script Apart, and Vanity Fair’s current season of Still Watching, covering House of the Dragon); and a mini La Roche-Posay UVMUNE400 SPF so I can top up as soon as I arrive in my (hopefully very sunny) destination.” -Radhika Seth, film and culture editor
“A visit to the Dior spa that has just opened on board the Eastern Oriental Express is now high up on my bucket list, but in the meantime, I have been known to squeeze in a bit of self-care on the Eurostar. Two hours and 15 minutes is ample time to pop on 111Skin’s Rose Gold Illuminating Eye Mask, which is super effective but also discreet (so you won’t look too mad in front of your fellow passengers). My other travel essentials are my Beats Solo Buds so I can listen to a podcast (We’re Not Kidding with Mehdi Friends is my current pod of choice), a pair of cashmere socks, and Khaite’s perfectly proportioned Amelia tote bag.” -Kerry McDermott, digital director
“Hannah Coates, our wellness and beauty editor, recommended Slip’s Sleep Masks to me a few years ago, and I’ve brought one with me on pretty much every long-haul flight I’ve taken since. Really, though, my only true travel essential is a page-turner: this summer, Long Island by Colm Tóibín, Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, and The God of the Woods by Liz Moore have all made it into my carry-on. Oh, and call me superstitious, but I always wear my St Christopher from Alighieri when flying…” -Hayley Maitland, news and features editor
“Being able to hop on a train to Paris will never cease to amaze me (and, as they say, Paris is always a good idea). If traveling for work, I’ll take my trusty Wandler Hortensia bag, which is the perfect size for a laptop. Other essentials? My refillable water bottle, Plastics Free’s hand sanitizer, and a good book (Nemonte Nenquimo’s We Will Not Be Saved is a recent favorite), along with &Daughter’s cozy Ada cardigan, in case I’m in need of an extra layer.” -Emily Chan, senior sustainability and features editor
“Now that I’m sharing a suitcase with a toddler and have no space for non-necessities (Teddy comes first), I’m a firm believer that the only items anyone needs for a beach holiday (aside from swimwear and SPF) are a couple of oversized shirts (long and light enough to act as a cover-up; smart enough for dinner) and a pair of silk trousers. Try The Frankie Shop for the former and Rise Fall for the latter. Job done.” -Olivia Marks, deputy features director
