This is your sign to start preparing for your next trip because The Travel Club, a beloved travel essentials brand, just launched the first flagship store of The Travel Club+.
The Travel Club+ offers a more elevated shopping experience, an expanded curation of travel essentials and lifestyle brands, and exclusive services unavailable in regular The Travel Club stores.
With the opening of The Travel Club+, customers can now find more than just sturdy luggage and travel accessories that The Travel Club has been known for.
We checked out the new The Travel Club+ and here’s what you can expect:
Sleek and modern interiors incorporated with refreshing natural elements
It’s hard to miss the flagship store of The Travel Club+ because of its captivating open layout, its wooden walls and shelves, and the lush greenery found all over the space—from the “vines” hanging from the ceiling to the “trees” scattered around the store.
It was love at first sight for me, especially since it’s a far cry from the regular The Travel Club stores we’ve visited over the years.
The relaxed vibe of The Travel Club+ says they’re not just a regular store where you come in, buy something, and go. It’s super inviting and welcoming, so don’t be surprised if you spend a lot more time here than you should.
A space for community
A lot of the space’s features actually encourage you to stay, meet people, and enjoy The Travel Club’s community.
Across the store are couches with power sockets and USB outlets so you can recharge (literally and figuratively) while shopping.
As you explore The Travel Club+, you’ll even find a cafe in the back corner of the store, complete with camping tables and chairs from luxury Japanese camping brand Snowpeak. So, if you thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the chairs and using the tables, you can also buy them!
Aside from the in-store cafe, there’s another cozy corner that will make you extend your shopping trip at The Travel Club+. There’s a small lounge in the middle of the store where guests can doodle, create their next travel itinerary, and leave messages or tips for fellow travel bugs. This lounge setup features lots of notepads, writing materials, and even travel postcards from art brands such as Canson, Nara, and Pepin.
Kids tagging along on their parents’ shopping trips can take advantage of this corner and easily spend the whole time drawing and doodling.
Curated travel essentials and lifestyle products
After exploring the cozy spaces found inside the store, it’s time to shop!
The Travel Club+ boasts an extensive product catalog that features more brands and categories than The Travel Club.
Of course, you can find international luggage brands such as Delsey, Briggs & Riley, Lojel, World Traveller, ACE, and more.
With The Travel Club+, there are new categories to shop from, too, so you can find specially curated products according to what kind of traveler you are.
There’s a section for baby products and family travelers which features products such as baby strollers, spacious travel bags for babies, trolleys that can turn into airplane beds for kids, healthy snacks for family road trips, and even sturdy luggage with built-in seats for your kids so that you can keep an eye on them and they don’t get cranky from all the walking all over the airport.
For fur parents, there is also a section for you! Their pet-friendly products include pet carriers that double as a pet bed, scented poop bags, and even cute food/water bowls from brands like Vetreska.
Camping and hiking enthusiasts will also find essentials for their next trip here. There are lots of camping equipment from Snowpeak and Sea to Summit, as well as outdoor clothing from Montbell and Columbia.
Even people on the go can find daily essentials here, such as water tumblers and flasks from Hydroflask, seat supports from BackJoy, and gadgets and accessories from Marshall and Polaroid.
And of course, with the heat of the summer comes the hottest seasonal products from Roxy, Billabong, and Quicksilver. So, before your beach trip, make sure to drop by The Travel Club+ to stock up on your summer essentials.
Exclusive services at The Travel Club+
The Travel Club+ promises an elevated shopping experience for all, and it’s evident in the store’s spaces, extensive product catalog, and exclusive services.
The new store features a personalization corner where you can have your Hydroflasks, luggage, bags, and wallets personalized with your name or a special symbol for free! I love that you can even personalize your luggage because then you wouldn’t even need a luggage tag.
The Travel Club+ also launched their new smart concierge that helps customers easily browse through their products without having to go around the store (in case you don’t have enough time for that). The cool smart concierge even has fun travel-themed mini-games that you can play for cute prizes.
More than just travel essentials
The Travel Club+ proves that traveling has indeed changed since the pandemic. We’re not just traveling for travel’s sake, but we’re looking for unique experiences and stockpiling memories that will last multiple lifetimes.
With The Travel Club+, even preparing for the trip becomes memorable!
For a more exciting travel (and pre-travel) experience this year, don’t forget to drop by The Travel Club+ in Shangri-La Plaza.
The Travel Club+
2/F Main Wing, The Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
facebook.com/thetravelclubph
instagram.com/thetravelclubplus
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