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The 50 Best travel essentials

From stylish beachwear to ingenious gadgets and children’s games, Kate Watson-Smyth knows just what to pack for holidays and business trips

Saturday 03 July 2010 00:00 BST

This week’s panel

Lucy Balding from Trailfinders;

Paul Bloomfield, commercial editor of ‘Wanderlust’ magazine ( www.wanderlust.co.uk );

Ben Fowler, head buyer at Firebox

Reader email: 50best@independent.co.uk

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