Winter Retreat: Caylin’s Travel Essentials
Are you dreaming of a tropical getaway this holiday season?
Before you jet off, it's important to pack all the winter travel essentials you'll need to make the most of your trip. At the top of your list should be a comfy set of pajamas! For cute and cozy travel gear, look no further than Hadley's Bungalow. This beachy brand, run by a warm-hearted family, offers a selection of pajamas, tees, and accessories to keep you cool and stylish on vacation.
Join us as we chat with HB Co-Founder Caylin Doehring! Get her take on travel must-haves for a picture-perfect getaway, where her love of the beach meets her passion for adventure.
Share with us a little bit about yourself!
“I am a college student at Auburn University. I’m a marketing major, and I’ve enjoyed this business venture I started with my family,” she said.
“I love going to the beach on the weekends with my friends and family, spending time with the people I love, and keeping active by going on walks or playing pickleball.”
You recently traveled to Florida for the holidays. Which three items from your website do you recommend for travel enthusiasts?
"The products I recommend for traveling to Florida (or anywhere more tropical for the Holidays) would be our signature pajamas, Beach Towel, and T-shirts. The PJs are perfect for a cozy night in. Pair the T-shirt with some cute shorts and throw it over your swimsuit for a fun day at the beach! Our soft towels are perfect for bringing along to the beach or the pool."
What makes your pajamas versatile for both sleeping or lounging?
“The PJs are perfect for lounging in while watching a movie or having a game night with your family during winter getaways.”
How does cozy loungewear contribute to a comfortable travel experience?
Cozy loungewear “makes you feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar place, which elevates the travel experience.”
How do you pack efficiently for winter travel without compromising on essential items?
“It’s honestly extremely hard for me not to overpack because I love having options. Still, if I need to pack efficiently, I usually pack some of my more versatile clothing items to mix and match my clothes and create multiple outfits.”
What are five essential items you can’t leave home without before taking a flight? Why?
“Before taking flight, I must have a little blanket, earbuds for music or movies, a book, my favorite snack, a neck pillow, and a cute tote to carry it all in. And, of course I never leave home without packing my suitcase which contains my Hadley’s Bungalow PJs!”
The family photos you took during the holidays were great! What advantages come with donning matching pajamas with family and friends?
“When I get to match family and friends, there is a sense of happiness and joy that I get to be ‘the same’ as someone I love,” she said. “Growing up, my mom would make my sisters and I match all the time and at that time, I never really loved that.”
“Now that I’m older and don’t get the chance to match with my sisters anymore, I find excitement in being able to match PJs with them. There is something in knowing that we all get to experience the magic of the lavishly soft sets that we have created while looking super cute!”
Each Long-Long Set is available in HB Signature Print with a soft pink trim, or our favorite Caribbean Aqua with a soft pink trim.
Where are you looking forward to traveling to next?
“Hopefully Hawaii! I have never been and my family and I have been talking about going for a while now, so I think the plan is to try to go this coming summer!”
