What happens when your wellness routine meets your weekend escape? For wellness devotee and influencer Dominique Elissa, the answer lies in intention - how you start your day, what you pack, and the mindset you bring with you. From sunrise gratitude to movement breaks and matcha walks, here’s how Dominique maintains her wellness lifestyle while travelling.
Travel Wellness: 5 Influencer Tips for Mindful Journeys with Dominique Elissa
1. Start Your Day With Intention
“My ideal morning always starts with gratitude. I then hydrate, sip warm lemon water while watching the sunrise… meditate for 20 minutes before making breakfast.”
- Dominique Elissa
A wellness-forward trip starts well before you board the plane. Dominique’s morning rituals - gratitude, hydration, and meditation - set the tone for a grounded day. It’s not just about what you do, but how you pack to make space for it.
Create a morning ritual kit. Choose smart, spacious bags, such as the Samsonite Rolltop Backpack, a minimalist’s travel companion. Use compact toiletry organisers or foldable totes to keep your sunrise essentials, such as a reusable water bottle, herbal tea sachets, supplements, or a travel journal, all in one easy-to-access spot. Whether you’re waking up in a hotel room or lazing by the ocean, a portable morning ritual kit means you’ll always have your calm zone with you.
2. Reset Your Mind & Create Clarity
“Movement is my medicine. Even 5 minutes of walking completely shifts my energy. I often work in 45-minute blocks and take walks with music in between.”
- Dominique Elissa
Whether it’s a city break or a countryside retreat, moving with ease is a must. Dominique taps into micro-movement to clear mental fog and reset her focus - a practice just as useful during travel.
Travel smart with lightweight, fuss-free bags like the AYA Everyday Tote or Laura Jones Twill Wheel Bag, designed to keep pace with your routine. Stay focused by keeping all your goods safe and secure. Better yet, travel with RFID wallets for peace of mind and streamlined document access.
3. Keep Your Essentials Handy
“I always have my Laneige lip mask - it’s my go-to. And I never leave the house without electrolytes.” - Dominique Elissa
Wellness isn’t always big rituals - it’s also the tiny things that make you feel like you. Whether it’s a beauty must-have or hydration hack, the way you organise these essentials when you’re on the go can shape the flow of your travel day.
From lip balm to supplements, travel organisers and multi-size packing cubes keep everything organised. No more digging through your bag at airport security or mid-road trip.
4. Choose Hands-Free Bags
“My ideal morning always starts with gratitude. I then hydrate, sip warm lemon water while watching the sunrise… meditate for 20 minutes before making breakfast.”
- Dominique Elissa
Nothing ruins your zen like juggling your belongings. Dominique is all about hands-free movement, and we agree - a good crossbody bag is a non-negotiable for the modern wellness traveller.
Try the AYA Gia Nylon Crossbody or Evity’s streamlined silhouettes for form and function in one. These bags keep your must-haves close and your hands free for morning matchas or capturing golden hour with your camera.
5. Stay Grounded
“Gratitude changed my life… It’s helped combat the inner critic and focus on what I do have.” - Dominique Elissa
Travel isn’t always about escaping. When done intentionally, it can be a way to return to yourself. Dominique’s commitment to gratitude offers a daily check-in, reminding us that we don’t need a lot to feel full.
At Strand, we believe in bags that do more than carry - they empower. Whether you’re jetting off for work or wellness, you’ll find a travel companion to support your journey, inside and out.
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