🚡Ski-Lift to Sand Bar: Packing Smart for Your Winter Break

If you’re already daydreaming of powdery slopes, crackling fires, or turquoise water and a warm breeze, now’s the perfect time to plan your winter escape — and pack like a pro. At Mimi & Yves Travel Essentials, the focus is on making beauty and self-care travel-ready, so you arrive feeling as polished as you will when you hit your destination. M&Y Travel Essentials+1

And here’s an extra perk: for Black Friday, M&Y is offering 15% off most travel kits, with the exception of the “Slaycation Travel Kit” and the “Blossom Beauty Kit” using CODE: HOLIDAYS2025. So whether you’re heading to a ski lodge or a beach resort, it’s a great moment to lock in essentials.

Why Your Travel Kit Matters for Winter Holidays

Winter travel tends to bring unique needs: dry flight cabins, cold air outdoors, hot indoor heaters, maybe even sand, sun, or snow depending on whether you’re heading remote or resort. So a grab-and-go travel kit isn’t just convenient — it becomes integral.

• Mini sizes, maximum utility – M&Y’s kits are curated to include everything from skincare to oral hygiene to hair care, all in travel-friendly versions. M&Y Travel Essentials

• Clear bag, no airport stress – Many of the bags are TSA-approved and designed for hassle-free travel.

• All-in-one solution – Whether you forget something, you’re doing last-minute packing, or you just want fewer items in your bag, a travel kit covers a lot of bases.

• Spoil yourself a little – Holiday travel is about enjoyment. A well-put-together kit can make the journey feel luxe, even when you’re hopping in a budget shuttle or red-eye.

How to Choose the Right Kit for Your Winter Getaway

Since you’ve got many types of trips ahead, consider these questions to guide which kit to pick (and then apply the 15% discount!).

1. Destination environment

   • Cold mountain resort? Focus on hydration, hand & lip balms, heavier creams.

   • Sunny beach or tropical winter break? Sunscreen, lightweight moisturizer, after-sun rescue.

   • City break? Overnight bag, quick fresh-up items, stylish but compact.

2. Length of travel
   A weekend escape vs. a two-week getaway require different approaches. If you’ll be checking bags, you have a little more flexibility, but if it’s carry-on only, travel kits shine.

3. Carry-on vs. checked
   If you’re keeping it carry-on, you’ll want your essentials in one place: skincare, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. M&Y’s kits have that “everything you need” angle. M&Y Travel Essentials

4. Style & packaging
   Winter vacations still deserve aesthetically pleasing gear. The more you like the kit, the more likely you are to use it (and keep it for future travels). M&Y’s “elevated travel feel” is a plus.

What to Do Right Now (while the 15% Off Sale is On)

Go to the Mimi & Yves website and browse the Travel Kits section. Check those kits that are eligible for 15% off (all “most travel kits” except the Slaycation and Blossom kits).

1. Create a packing list for your winter holiday: note skincare, haircare, oral care, body care, little extras. Use that list to pick the kit that best aligns.

2. Consider buying now rather than waiting, because once you’re in the busy season, kits may sell out or shipping may cause stress.

3. If you have more than one trip coming up (ski + sun, or city + resort), you might pick two kits: one heavier for colder climates, one lighter for warm-weather getaways. The discount makes it easier.

4. Stock a “travel-kit drawer” in your home: once you pick a kit, keep it filled or ready so future grabs are easy.

Sample Packing Scenario: Winter Europe Escape

Let’s say you’re jetting off to a European Christmas market, snow everywhere, cold nights, warm cafés. Here’s how you’d leverage one of the M&Y kits plus a little customization:

• Use the travel kit as the base: it comes with moisturizer, body lotion, shampoo/conditioner, and essentials.

• Add in a richer night cream or a sleeping mask to combat the dry cabin + cold air.

• Pack a mini lip balm and richer hand cream (cold hands + central heating = cracked skin).

• Consider layering your clothing so you’re not just relying on the kit — but keeping all your liquids & small items in one bag means easier transitions from airplane → train → hotel.

Once you arrive, you’re ready within minutes: no hunting through full-size bottles, no stress about TSA rules, no “did I pack toothpaste?” panic. You’re in holiday mode.

Sample Packing Scenario: Tropical Winter Break

Maybe instead you’re heading to a resort where the sun is bright, the breeze is warm, and the pool calls you by name. In that case:

• Choose a lighter M&Y kit (still eligible for the 15% off) that has the basics.

• Supplement it with travel-sized sunscreen, a travel-pack after-sun aloe, and maybe a dry shampoo (humidity + beach hair = a combo).

• Keep your kit in your carry-on or beach tote so you’re always covered for day-trips, boat rides, or spontaneous excursions.

• When you arrive, you’re looking fresh: no surprise skin issues from sun or travel, you have your essentials at hand, and you can focus on the fun.

Why Black Friday Timing Matters

Buying now lets you get ahead of the holiday travel crush (both for deals and for shipping).

1. Some items may sell out or shipping timelines may stretch. By choosing your kit now and using the 15% off, you reduce stress later.

2. The discount helps you maybe even upgrade your kit: if you were eyeing a “premium” version, 15% off might bring it into budget territory.

3. It’s a perfect moment for gift-ideas too: if you or someone you know travels often, a travel kit is a thoughtful holiday gift — and getting it during the sale is smart.

Final Word

Your winter holiday — whether it's sipping hot cocoa in a mountain lodge, strolling a festive city under twinkling lights, or floating in a warm sea far from snow — deserves to start before you board your flight. With the right travel kit from Mimi & Yves Travel Essentials, you’re not just packing toiletries: you’re packing confidence, convenience, and a little bit of luxury.

Head over to the M&Y shop and take advantage of the 15% off sale (excluding the Slaycation and Blossom kits). Pick the kit that suits your trip, prep ahead, and travel into your winter break ready, relaxed, and looking great. Your suitcase will thank you — and you’ll thank yourself.

*BLACK FRIDAY SALE BEGINS THURSDAY NOV 27 & ENDS CYBER MONDAY DECEMBER 1ST AT MIDNIGHT.