September 6th, 2008
As you probably know, JetBlue recently began charging for pillows and blankets, and I’m sure other airlines will follow their lead. Instead of paying more money out of pocket, you should bring your own pillow, blanket and other comfort items on the plane.
The Travel Kit by Relax the Back consists of a memory foam pillow and eye mask, a soft fleece blanket and ear buds that fit into standard airline audio jacks. The kit retails for $50 and can be purchased online or at any of the 120 Relax the Back stores around the country.
Now you can get your own Travel Kit for free right here at the Travel Product Guide! Thanks to Relax the Back, we are giving away a free Travel Kit to one lucky reader.
All you need to do to enter is leave a comment here on this post about your favorite way to relax.
On Friday, September 12th at 6:00pm CT, a random winner will be selected to receive the Travel Kit by Relax the Back. Remember … only enter once and leave your real email address in the space provided so that we can contact you.
Check back often to the Travel Product Guide because we will be running a giveaway almost every week!
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By Kori Ellis -- 171 comments
September 5th, 2008
We have selected a random winner from the entries to the Bender Ball giveaway. Thanks to everyone who participated!
The winner is Elizabeth M. who commented:
My favorite workout is to do aerobics and my favorite place to travel is Disney World!
We will contact Elizabeth by email to have the product shipped to her.
Check back here at Travel Product Guide tomorrow, as we will have an all new giveaway!
Thanks,
Kori and Mary Jo
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By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments
September 5th, 2008
When you are traveling, you want a day pack that is durable, water repellent and tamper-proof. The MetroSafe 200 is that, and a whole lot more.
This bag, which comes in black, sage and deep chocolate, features various anti-theft deterrents including indestructible, snatch-proof straps, a slash-proof body and tamper-proof zippers. It’s also very organized with several pockets and compartments for all your essentials such as travel documents, maps, books, pens and your phone.
You can get the MetroSafe 200 day pack right now at Travel Smith for just $59.95. Check out all their other travel supplies too. They offer everything from clothing to luggage and gadgets to books.
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By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments
September 4th, 2008
Sometimes the simplest products are over looked in the excitement of the new, high tech, and glitzy.
Here’s one such item, common and not very glamorous, but very necessary and helpful when you’re on the road – Q-tips cotton swabs.
I always have them in my toiletry bag because they can be used for so many different purposes:
- applying or removing make up
- cleaning up manicure and pedicure smudges
- removing water and sand from ears
- apply topical medication
- cleaning electronics and other gear
- removing something from your eye
- cleaning
- arts and craft
- and lots more
While I buy Q-tips in large quantities, they do have a great travel size or purse pack. It contains 30 swabs, accessible by a flip top, and can easily be packed in your toiletry kit or purse. Best of all, it’s refillable.
The Purse Pack is available for $1.29. All Q-tip products can be purchased at most food, drug, and mass outlet stores.
Photo credit: Q-tips/Unilever
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By Mary Jo -- 0 comments
September 3rd, 2008
If you are looking for the perfect jacket for year-round travel, this one from Magellan’s is a great choice. This waterproof, lightweight jacket is great in any weather because it’s very breathable and features a mesh lining.
It has a hood, adjustable cuffs and drawcords at the waist and hem. It also stores in its own pocket, which can double as a pillow.
The TravelRite jacket is available right now for just $69, marked down from $89. It’s made from 100% rip-stop nylon and comes in three colors - beige, black and midnight blue.
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By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments
September 3rd, 2008
If your travel take you places known for food and beverage, you’ve probably been tempted to take a few of the goodies home with you. But when your discoveries are wine, olive oil, specialty vinegars, or other liquid items, the decision about packing involves more than a little consideration.
Carryon restrictions will make it nearly impossible for you to carry on these liquid items, so if you plan to take items home, you’ll need to check your luggage.
Generally speaking, liquids with under 24% alcohol are not considered hazardous material, and as such are not subject to a limitation or restriction on what can be in your checked luggage. (NOTE: This is a NOT the same as custom restrictions!) Even if you are bringing back spirits over 24% in alcohol content, you can bring up to five bottles in your checked luggage provided its packaged in a sealable bottle. Over 70% alcohol content (e.g., that tasty 150 proof rum) cannot be transported in your checked bags.
I frequently bring back special bottles of wine that I’ve found, and have had good luck with wrapping and carefully packing bottles into my luggage. But despite my best efforts, the risk of breakage or leakage and the attendant damage, is a real possibility.
Worry about that no longer with BottleWise products, and eliminate the fear of breakage or leakage. Whether it’s wine, olive oil (a frequent purchase of mine), spirits or liqueur, or some other liquid, you can take it with you!
BottleWise is a soft-sided bag that has been specifically designed to keep wine bottles safe in your checked luggage. It comes in a one and two bottle model, and features individually padded sleeves that will protect standard sized wine bottles. For further protection, the sleeves have interior watertight pouches so that if leakage does occur it won’t ruin your clothes.
The BottleWise Bot’lPak has one padded sleeve and comes in black. It sells for $21.95 (quantity discounts available).
The BottleWise Duo is available in black, olive, taupe, and bordeaux. It features two padded sleeves, comes in the same colors and sells for $58.95 (in photo above).
BottleWise products can be purchased online. I haven’t seen them at a local store in my area, but you may want to check at your neighborhood wine shop. I’ll be looking for one before my next wine country trip!
The holidays are going to be here before you know it, and this would make a great gift for any wine loving traveler.
Photo credit: ©BottleWise
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By Mary Jo -- 1 comment
September 2nd, 2008
Jump seat bags are great every day bags, as well as well-designed for a carryon tote. They come in a vibrant red or blue, and sport a trend setting retro look.
Plus, they come with some interesting history – the bags are all hand crafted, one-of-a-kind, and made with authentic vintage aircraft textiles. This is the same material that airplane seat covers are made of. Additionally, the lining is out of military jacket flight satin. So these bags have a travel past and present!
The Touring Bag (above) has rounded curves, and plenty of pockets to keep smaller items safe and secure, and your iPod or cell phone handy. It has a zippered closured, complete with a rhinestone airplane charm zipper pull. Long shoulder straps make it comfortable to carry.
The Galley Tote (at left) is deep and roomy, with room for all the necessities you carry, as well as a book, magazine and a little more. Inside you’ll find a zip pocket and a cell phone/multi-purpose pocket, along with outside pockets and pouches.
As I look at these bag, the seashell pattern and colors looks vaguely familiar. I can’t place the airline, but I swear I’ve seen this fabric before. If you know, please leave a comment.
Both bags are available online at Petaline. The Touring bag is $225, and the Galley Tote is $275.
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By Mary Jo -- 0 comments
September 1st, 2008
The HelenRae Carry-on Bag was designed by Kate Coughlin, a constantly-traveling consultant. She created the perfect carry-on suitcase that has a variety of features just for women.
Removable Shelves
Inside the bag are two internal shelves that keep your items just where you want them - your sweaters stacked or your shoes in place. If you don’t need the shelves, they are easily removable.
Toiletries Pocket
This plastic-lined pocket is easily accessible from both in and outside the bag. Airport security can easily remove items if necessary and because they are in a separate pocket, you won’t have to worry about spillage onto your other items.
Laptop Pouch
This bag also includes a padded and lined front pouch for your laptop, in case you need to check email or the Internet while traveling. The pouch allows you to safely store your laptop without having to use a separate laptop bag.
The HelenRae Carry-on Bag comes in three color combinations - black with blue piping, black with pink piping and brown with pink piping. The bag is feminine, yet tough and won’t get damaged.
The bag also has wheels for easy mobility, an adjustable handle to six heights, and a removable suiter and hanger.
All of these features, yet it’s still lightweight and carry-on size. Visit HelenRaeLuggage.com to learn more about this bag and order yours today for $195.
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By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments
August 31st, 2008
There are some things we just don’t want to talk about. . . but should. And offensive bathroom odors, and what to do about them, falls into that category. Yes, we all know it happens, but that doesn’t mean that we want our traveling companions knowing about it.
If you’re traveling with a group of friends or business companions, Just a Drop personal bathroom odor eliminator may be save you from embarrassment.
Just a Drop is a must-pack if you’re going to be sharing bathrooms with a traveling companion. You place a drop or two in the toilet bowl before using the facilities, and it creates a seal of the water’s surface that will trap odors and keep them from escaping into the air. It’s formulated from a natural eucalyptus extract, is biodegradable, and is designed to stop odors on contact, leaving a clean, fresh scent.
You can purchase Just a Drop online in a variety of sizes, from single use packets (18 packets per jar, $12.99 for two jars) to the daily use bottle, small enough to fit into a pocket, yet delivering 400 uses per bottle ($14.99 for two bottles). There’s also a travel size bottle (half the size of the daily use bottle) that sells for $21.99 for six bottles.
This is a practical and useful product, so send the link to this post to all your traveling pals. That way you won’t have to talk about it.
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By Mary Jo -- 1 comment
August 29th, 2008
If you are an adventure traveler, a waterproof camera is a must. With the Olympus Stylus 1030SW, you can enjoy all your regular activities in and around the water, plus take fabulous pictures without damaging your camera.
This 10.1 megapixel camera is not just waterproof, it’s shockproof, crushproof, dustproof and they even say it’s freezeproof. A friend of mine has this camera and it really takes terrific pictures. It also has a great panoramic function and a 3.6x wide optical zoom. Olympus says this camera is waterproof down to 33 feet.
You can get the Olympus Stylus 1030SW waterproof digital camera right now at Amazon for just $309 (marked down from $379.99).
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