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Throw a few miniTissues in your bag next time you travel and you’ll always have a clean cloth close at hand. They are hydraulically compressed into tiny portable pellets but just add water and unfold a full sized tissue! They come in packages of 96, 192 and 500 but are individually wrapped so they stay clean and fresh. They are 100% natural, lint and chemical free, biodegradable and easy to carry without sacrificing precious space.

$13.95-$29.95 miniTissues

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On February 1st, the Carnaval de Quebec kicks off it’s annual celebration of fun in the snow in Quebec City, Canada. It is the biggest winter carnival in the world and is particularly special this year as the city celebrates its 400th anniversary. The festivities include dogsled and canoe races, a snow sculpture contest and two large scale parade extravaganzas. Opening and closing ceremonies are held at an ice palace constructed each year for the party’s official ambassador, Bonhomme Carnaval, a red capped snowman.

While in Quebec City, don’t miss the famed Ice Hotel, also built each year completely out of ice, where you can spend the night or just enjoy a drink at their ice bar.

Carnaval de Quebec
Ice Hotel Quebec

Tired of dragging your heavy luggage from Point A to Point B? Why not ship it? Luggage Free is a baggage delivery service that will pick your suitcase up from your home or office and transport it to nearly any destination worldwide. Price is determined by weight, delivery location and time frame. It’s not as expensive as you may think, especially if you are travelling domestically.

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The brand new shoe department at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City is so big (17,500 square feet to be exact) it has been given its own zip code by the US Postal Service! Visitors can access the 8th floor showroom by express elevator where in addition to finding over 10,000 shoes they can also obtain shoe repair services and stop for refreshments at a chocolate cafe. While the zip is strictly promotional, the retailer feels it’s fitting for the largest shoe store in the country which they consider a destination in its own right.

Saks Fifth Avenue

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If you are a scuba diver or snorkeler searching for trip inspiration, look no further than Reef, a book featuring over 300 beautiful underwater photos. A companion DVD with additional images is included and best of all, proceeds support the Coral Reef Alliance.

$26.40 Amazon.com

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Tired of carrying your toothbrush around in a wet Ziploc bag when you travel? Check out this Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer! It uses UV technology to kill 99% of the germs that collect on your brush, including strep and listeria. Cleaning takes under 7 minutes and the bulb will last for 2,000 hours. Two AA batteries are required.

$29.95 Hammacher Schlemmer

According to the PhoCusWright Consumer Travel Trends Survey, 2007 was the first year Americans made more travel purchases online than offline. The gap is expected to widen as more travelers plan and book their own trips each year and use travel websites (like this one!) to help them make informed decisions.

Thanks to everyone for reading my blog and good for all the travelers out there taking control of their trips and booking their vacations on their own.

Source: USA Today

Your suitcase may have the best wheels around, but they won’t be much help when you reach the inevitable flight of stairs. This soft neoprene luggage gripper by Christine Columbus fits most suitcase handles and will protect and comfort your hands when heavy lifting is in order. In addition, it comes in three bright colors making your case stand out on the baggage carousel for easier identification.

$8.50/2 pack Christine Columbus

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