Vacations are meant to be an escape, whether you’re lying on the beach, climbing mountains, or jumping out of planes. The best travel gadgets can take the stress out of being away and keep you entertained for hours.

These are our favorites.

The 5th generation iPad Air is a fantastic Apple tablet that I own. It’s fast and lightweight, with a beautiful screen – what more could you want from a travel companion?

If you’d rather use a dedicated e-reader instead of an iPad for reading, Amazon’s latest Kindle is the way to go. It has an easy-to-read 6-inch screen, even in bright light, and it weighs just under 6 ounces (the iPhone 15 is a bit heavier.)