Hi Love Travel

About Us, Our Story, and LOVE!

Our Story: How it all began!

The Story of Hi Love Travel 

Melissa Posh, an adventurous and global business entrepreneur, is the founder of Hi Love Travel. Her business acumen was originally involved with learning in food, fitness and fashion while traveling the world.

It was on one such trip with her nieces, caught in a downpour and carrying a fanciful bag that the aha moment arose. She thought there has to be a better way - another bag that is more functional, lightweight and fashionable too.

 Brainstorming & focus groups began with business women, mothers, men and other likely users. Original designs and colors were chosen. Moisture-resistant & featherlight material is a must-have ingredient in our designs. We believe in looking like a million bucks, not spending it—which is why we make affordable purses, pouches, totes and luggage.

We also know that we have a responsibility to the planet and to humanity to choose eco-friendly and recycled materials and to support our supply chain, without compromise. We’ve developed a brand we’re proud of and are convinced you'll love Hi Love too!

What's In The Name & Why Love?

The Meaning & Inspiration Behind Hi Love Travel

Sharing LOVE has always been at the core of who we are as a company. No matter what challenge life, the world, or another serves to us, pausing a moment to share a smile, a kind word or a thoughtful gift with a friend (or a complete stranger!) is what can build a community around shared LOVE.

The name Hi Love Travel was inspired by Harbour Island, the location where love first bloomed in Melissa’s life. Hi, of course, is also a friendly global greeting, and Love is obvious. You might say “Hi Love” to a friend to start the day, answer the phone or use as a salutation of any text or email. We love love, what can we say?

woman walking venice streets black purse

Meet Our Founder

Melissa Posh, Founder & CEO of the Hi Love Brand

OUR LEADER, FASHION ICON, & ETERNAL CHEERLEADER. No one says Hi Love! like Melissa.

She greets her employees, friends, and family with a huge smile and authentic warmth on every occasion, even emails! The fun and optimistic charm of the Hi Love accessories brand is embodied in our founder and if you've met her you know just what we're talking about.

Mel might travel and dress posh but she is as down-to-earth as they come. She is one of 13 siblings, (10 of them females) and she intimately understands what every woman needs in a fashion accessory: function + form with just the right touch of personality! 

The original inspiration for the Hi Love brand is what keeps it a favorite today: uniquely functional, purposeful fashion at affordable prices for everyday, fitness, fashion, travel and beyond!

FITNESS

Purposeful Packs for Everyday Fitness

Our collections reflect the active lifestyle philosophy of Hi Love perfectly: stay light on-the-go and be ready to take in all life has to offer!

FASHION

Fashionable and Purposeful Bags for Everyday

Hi Love believes in feel-good colors and prints with just the right touch of personality. And if black makes you feel your best, we are here for that too. Mix and match your Hi Love bags and accessories with your favorite fashions to make a style statement for every occasion!

TRAVEL

Travel with Hi Love to Harbour Island, Bahamas

The bag that will never leave your side. Around town or the world, our versatile packs, purses, totes, and luggage are designed to accompany you on all your wildest adventures.

Inspired by Harbour Island. Designed in Chicago.

Packs and handbags that compliment our active lifestyle philosophy: always lightweight, easy to clean and multi-functional. Classic and fun styling is always included.

Whether you're looking for the perfect dry pack for traveling or storing sweaty gym clothes, or you're a busy professional needing on-the-go file organization, or maybe you're looking for the perfect day hike backpack, the best part about buying Hi Love is knowing it'll be a wardrobe staple all season and through any adventure.

Try the fanny pack if you're a runner, and for moms try the medium pack to contain leaky baby and kiddo stuff! For nights out and special events, our star collection is fun and fashion-forward. Paired with boyfriend jeans for a casual look, our puffer collection is convertible and can go from day to night in a flash. The most important element of your accessory should be that it expresses you! Carry our LOVE bags wherever you go - the beach, shopping, camping or a road-trip to share the love far and wide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! All Hi Love Travel products are 100% vegan. We do not use real leather, suede, or any animal-derived materials. You can shop with a clear conscience.

Our bags are made with high-quality recycled materials and Tyvek®, a lightweight, durable, and water-resistant material developed by DuPont. Tyvek® is 100% recyclable and has excellent longevity, making our bags a practical and environmentally conscious choice.

Start with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth. Always test a small area before cleaning the whole bag. For tougher stains, use a stain-specific cleaner. Machine washing is not recommended, it can affect the bag's structure and special material finishes.

Yes! All Hi Love Travel bags are made from water-resistant materials. Light rain, spills, and damp items inside the bag are not a problem. Our pouches can hold wet swimwear without any issues.

Two totes are built for it. The Love Me "Knot" Puffer Purse Tote is perfect for a computer and everyday carry, it's the one our founder uses daily. The Puffer Tote Bag has a padded laptop sleeve plus three more pockets for added organization, so it works as a structured work bag. For lighter loads, the Carryall Tote also fits a thin laptop and notebook.

All our products go through quality control before shipping. If you receive a bag with a manufacturing defect, contact our team with your order number and a photo, we'll make it right.

Our best-sellers include the Medium Zipper Pouches, the Set of Three Zipper Pouches, the Crossbody Bags, the Weekender Bag, the Puffer Purse, and our Wristlets. For gifts, the pouch sets are consistently our most-gifted items.

Yes! We offer private label services for businesses that want to customize bags with their own branding. Learn more at hilovetravel.com/pages/custom-private-label-bags.

Yes! A gift wrapping option is available at checkout for an additional fee. Your bag will arrive gift-ready in a box with tissue paper and a card.

We typically process orders within 1–2 business days from our facility in Mundelein, IL. Within the U.S. you can choose UPS Ground or USPS Priority at checkout, and transit usually takes up to 5-7 business days based on where you are located in the country. Need it faster? Email us at info@hilovetravel.com and we'll do our best to expedite. See our full shipping policy for details.

We offer free shipping on U.S. orders over $150. Below that, rates vary by location, just enter your address at checkout to see UPS Ground and USPS Priority options. Full details are on our shipping policy page.

Yes! We ship worldwide through DHL and UPS. International shipping costs vary by destination and are calculated at checkout. For questions about transit times to your country, email us at info@hilovetravel.com.

We offer easy returns within 14 days of purchase and an online store credit. Email us at customerservice@hilovetravel.com with your order number and the item you'd like to return, and our team will guide you through it. Please note that original shipping costs are non-refundable, and exchange shipping is at the customer's expense. Full details are on our exchange policy page.

Exact dimensions are listed on each individual product page. Our zipper pouches come in five sizes, from smallest to largest: Gift Card Pouch (4.5 inches x 3 inches), Mini Pouch, Cosmetic Zipper Pouch, Medium Pouch, and Jumbo Pouch. For bags, purses, and totes, check the "HI LOVE Insider" section on the product page for measurements and what each one fits.