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January 19, 2010

Heys Britto Collection Luggage

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, New Products, Travel Products — alena @ 12:01 am

Heys-Britto

I am not one to spend a lot of money on a suitcase. They get thrown around, are placed on dirty belts and racks and pricey pieces can attract thieves. Still, I have to admit that I am loving the new Britto Collection from Heys. The bags are like works of art and their hard-shelled exteriors look quite durable. I’m feeling tempted!

From $200 heysusa.com

January 12, 2010

Bag Buddy

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 7:00 am

Bag-Buddy

There are a lot of different luggage tags on the market these days, but I think these Bag Buddies are particularly cute. ID info is listed on the buddy’s tummy and Velcro straps attach him to any bag. They are perfect to get kids excited about travelling and great to make luggage stand out on a conveyor belt. They are also machine washable so you can easily clean them after getting dragged around germ filled airports and hotels. Bag Buddies come in five different animal varieties so you can collect them all and take a different buddy on every trip!

$7.85 Magellan’s

December 30, 2009

Earphones That Won’t Tangle

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 11:32 am

Retractable-Earphones

I can’t travel without my iPod but no matter how I pack or wrap them, my earphones are always a mess when they come out of my bag. These retractable earphones keep your cord knot and tangle free!

$14.85 Magellan’s

November 30, 2009

Suitcase Ornament

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 8:40 am

Suitcase-Ornament

Just in time for the holidays, this hand-blown glass suitcase ornament makes a great gift for a traveler in your life or for yourself!

$9.85 Magellan’s

November 23, 2009

Track Kids With Giggle Bug

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 12:01 am

GiggleBug

If you travel with children you know how easy it is for them to wander off and get lost. The Giggle Bug Tracker can help you locate them quickly. A ladybug clip on the child’s shirt or pants starts beeping when you hit the button on a small remote that attaches to your keys. It works from 100 feet away and comes in three colors.

2 for $19.95 Giggle Bug

September 10, 2009

Map Laptop Case

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 9:26 pm

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I come across many cool travel bags but here is one especially for your laptop. Not only will it look cute going through security at the airport, but it will also remind you of past and future adventures every time you look at it back at home.

$39.99 Pop Deluxe

September 1, 2009

Airplane Seat Covers

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 5:36 am

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I’ll admit that I’m a germaphobe, but these airplane seat covers are a bit much, even for me. Not only does this kit come with covers for the seat, it also includes armrest and tray table covers and a disinfectant wipe. If it makes you feel better, why not? I would expect some strange looks from fellow passengers though. They come in disposable and reusable/machine washable versions.

$14.95-$25.95 Kehei Traveler

July 29, 2009

Air-O-Swiss Travel Humidifier

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 9:48 pm

Air-O-Swiss Humidifier.jpg

There’s nothing pleasant about a dry, stuffy hotel room, especially after getting off of a dry, stuffy airplane. Years ago, I traveled with a friend who brought a humidifier that took up half his suitcase just to avoid this situation! Fortunately, it’s a lot easier today with the Air-O-Swiss Travel Humidifier. It’s as tiny as a camera charger and works with a regular water bottle. It also comes with a travel case and a voltage converter for use in Europe.

$59.99 Air-O-Swiss

July 18, 2009

iFlyz

Filed under: Cool Products, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 8:00 pm

iFlyz

A lot of people carry smart phones or video enabled mp3 players when they travel to watch downloaded movies during a flight. Holding the player for hours can be uncomfortable and propping it up on an unstable, dirty tray table isn’t much better. The iFlyz is perfect because it clips onto the aforementioned tray and uses a suction cup to secure the player in a steady position for comfortable viewing. It’s also easy to travel with and affordable!

$29.95 iFlyz.com

June 9, 2009

World Travel Map With Pins

Filed under: Cool Products, Currently Using, Main Blog, Travel Products — alena @ 8:03 am

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For years I’ve dreamed of owning a map of the world that I could hang on my wall and mark off the places I’ve visited with pins. I looked at many but they were always too small, not detailed enough or too expensive. Lucky for me, Will found exactly what I wanted and gifted it to me for my birthday this year! It’s laminated onto foam backing and has wooden frames on the top and bottom. It even has my name printed on it! It was difficult for me to take a good picture of it because, at 54×34 inches, it’s huge but I think you get the idea and can see at least some of my pins. Looking at it brings back so many great memories of all the places I’ve been and reminds me that there are so many more I have yet to visit!

You can get this map and a wide variety of others at The Map Shop.

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