Archive for March, 2008
There’s a huge array of travel accessories designed to make your travel experience more pleasant. When packing your clothing, shoes, and toiletries, you might want to consider some of these handy items:
· Adapter plugs to plug in your appliances outside of the U.S.
· Add-a-bag straps to hook up two or more pieces of luggage
· Travel-sized bottles
· Money converters
· Money belt to hide money, passport, valuables on your person
· Neck pillows
· Small manicure kit
· Travel alarm clock
· Booklight
· Luggage wheeling cart
· Space savers to compress clothing
· Electrical converter to use U.S. appliances overseas
· Passport case
· Travel organizer
· Journal
· Luggage tags
· Small umbrella
· Binoculars
· TSA approved travel locks
· Mini iron
· Folding tote
· Cosmetic case
· Mini steamer
· Security lock
· Travel jewelry case
· Luggage strap TSA approved
· Wrinkle free
· Woolite travel sized
· Eye mask
· Blow-up hangers
· Toilet seat covers
· Travel coffee maker
· Travel water heater
· Clothesline
· Shoe covers or mittens
· Laundry kit
· Travel back pillow
· Wrinkle free spray
· Travel light
· Antibacterial soap or towelettes
· Folding raincoat or poncho
· Water purifier
· Travel vest
· Travel scarf
· Travel luggage scale
· AirRight purifier for flights
· Stow-away headrest cover
· Motion-less bands for travel sickness
· No Jet-lag
· Travel sized hot-rollers
· RFID blocking passport cover
· Handle wraps to I.D. your luggage
· Cap-a-brush to cover toothbrush
· Pill organizer
· Travelsox for leg comfort and good blood circulation
· BoomerangIt lost & found return system for valuables
· Quart-sized 3-1-1 TSA approved toiletry bag
· Packing cubes for clothing
· Waterproof, crushproof case for phone, ipod, etc.
· Power-pack case
· Travel laundry case
· Travel blankets
· Plastic-lines packing cubes
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Hope this list will assist you in making your travels a pleasant experience!
March 31st, 2008
We seem to be spending more time at airports, and on planes, trains, buses and ships today. Don’t you like to be comfortable when you’re traveling? There are many companies that have addressed this problem, and have designed products especially made with our comfort in mind! The most popular item has to be the travel pillow. While different seats are designed with different degrees of comfort, the travel pillow has to be the most necessary item. Especially on long trips, you can get very uncomfortable with neck and shoulder aches. My favorite travel pillow is made of memory foam. These adjust to your body’s heat and weight and remember it’s shape. They support the head and neck best, and are great for relaxing. The best ones have a removable, washable cover. These can also be compressed small so as not to take up too much room in your carry on luggage. Second choice would be one of the blow up travel pillows. These inflate and depress easily. They pack into a small travel pouch taking up little room in your over-stuffed carry on luggage. They also offer a cloud soft cushion to cradle your neck and head. The soft flocked vinyl is the most comfortable version. There’s also an inflatable lower back support pillow to go along with your neck pillow. These also come with a handy travel pouch. Additionally, there are microbeaded pillows that can be used for neck or back support. These unfortunately take more room and do not compress as easily. Fold-up travel blankets also offer comfort on long trips. Blankets are not always available or there are not always enough to go around. Comfort eye shades will reduce light and are comfortable to wear if you wish to sleep. Ear plugs would also be handy to reduce sound. The most comfortable models are foam covered and take up little room in your carry on luggage. If you experience ear discomfort on planes, consider Earplanes. These are safe, soft and disposable. They relieve air pressure, and also, as a plus, reduce harsh noise. They are made of soft hypoallergenic silicone and reduce noise by 20 decibels. There are children’s versions as well as adult versions. Many travelers swear by Travelsox. These offer superior comfort for airline trips. They give gradual compression which helps to stimulate blood flow and reduce swelling on long flights, car or train rides. They look like ordinary socks and they feel great. Now, grab a good book, bring along some snacks, and your set to travel in comfort!
March 30th, 2008
It’s no fun losing your passport or your money when you are traveling and away from home. Many companies have addressed the need for security while traveling. You never want to leave your valuables in your luggage. There’s a huge array of travel money belts. These come in models designed to wear under your clothing, and out of sight. There are versions that go around the waist, around the neck, around the shoulder, and around the leg. They are available in lightweight nylon, or very thin silk. Many have a comfort backing, comfortable against your skin. Besides holding your money, they will hold your passport, some credit cards, return ticket, etc. There are also models that clip to your waistband, or loop around a belt, and then back under your slacks. The newest version on the market is socks with a pocket. Called Zip It Gear, these socks have a zippered pocket where you can tuck your passport and extra money, etc. They are machine washable and look like ordinary socks. Xubaz Cargo Neckwear makes something that looks like a scarf, but is a supremely functional travel garment with six hidden pockets to carry a variety of essential items, including your passport and money. Additionally two straps secure the scarf to your waistband. Security vests have been popular for sometime. A very practical version is made by Zip It Gear. This is an all-season vest made of lightweight fleece with security pockets that will hold your essentials. AND this vest when turned inside out becomes a cozy fleece travel pillow. It also has an electronics pocket with a pass-through channel for earphones and headsets. Because travel is always evolving, there are new security products designed to protect us. The RFID blocking passport case by Travelon will block unauthorized RFID readers from stealing your information. New U.S. passports and many credit cards contain a radio frequency ID chip. This RFID blocking case will block unauthorized RFID readers and is available in fabric or leather. A newer lightweight portable security alarm for hotel and motel doors will sound an alarm if unit vibrates (door is opened or attempted to open.) You just need to hang this handy item on the inside door handle. Pacsafe also has introduced some anti-theft accessories. These keep you valuables secure even when you’re on the go with slash-proof and snatch-proof straps and tamper-proof zippers. You don’t expect to be at risk during your travels, but it often doesn’t hurt to insure the safety of valuables and practice some security when away from home. You will most likely meet wonderful, new people but you don’t want to ruin your trip by losing your valuables.
March 30th, 2008
Vera Bradley Luggage is not just another pretty face! It’s designed to withstand all the rigors of travel and to do it in style. The luggage is available in Java Blue, Mesa Red and Signature Black. Fabrics are abrasion tested, tightly woven micro PolyCord material, which repels water and oil based spills. These fabrics will look new longer and travel well. The interiors are 100% quilted cotton in the Vera Bradley patterns that complement the outside pattern. There’s sidebound construction and sturdy Bengaline piping which protects the zippers and the corners and edges. The in-line skate wheel system has steel ball bearings. The wheels are quiet and effortless, whether rolling through busy airports or on the street looking for a taxi.
The Pullman cases in 21” carry on luggage size or 26” have floating dividers for packing efficiency. You can pack clothing on hangers in the top section, and everything below in the bottom section. There’s also a matching shoe cover to elegantly protect your clothing. These cases also have a hidden add-a-bag strap which will connect another smaller bag or briefcase or laptop to the case. This allows you to wheel two or more cases with one hand. There are lots of zippers and pockets to keep you organized and to make packing and unpacking easy.
Each piece comes complete with a leather luggage tag. We monogram the tag on luggage purchased here free of charge. This assists you in identifying your luggage. Vera Bradley Luggage comes with a lifetime limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship. As can be expected, this does not cover normal wear with use over time, and does not cover damage by a common carrier. All warranty repairs are done here for your convenience when the luggage was purchased at Village Luggage and Gifts.
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The luggage is also lightweight in keeping with all of the new airline requirements and restrictions. The 21″ “WheelAboard” carry on case weights less than 10 lbs. All of the Pullmans have a two-compartment construction with a patented floating divider that allows you to hang jackets or dresses or use the compartment to separate different types of clothing. The Pullmans also include a matching shoe case to protect your clothes.
There is a rolling wardrobe carrier available as part of the collection. The case hangs from double over-the-door hooks for ease of packing and use. No need to unpack this case either. There’s a pocket for everything, with removable see-through pockets for cosmetics and other essentials. There’s a padded extender panel for longer garments. Virtually any hanger type will lock securely in place on the “Wally clamp” inside the bag. There are six mesh pockets which hold folded clothes and accessories. For shorter trips, there’s a 48″ long folding garment carrier without wheels. This is an ideal size for weekends or shorter trips.
Two of the most popular pieces available are the rolling tote and rolling duffle. The Vera Bradley tote will attach to the top of any of the Pullman pieces allowing you to roll just “one set.” It has multi pockets inside and is the perfect size to carry on a tour when they require a 17″ size. It has extra zippered pockets, which are handy for jewelry, glasses and all of those important papers. The rolling duffle is totally soft, but with the added feature of wheels. This will roll easily down an airplane aisle, fit virtually anywhere because of the soft construction, and is the weekend piece of choice with many women both young and old. It also has zippered pockets on the outside as well as the inside and is very lightweight.
Vera Bradley luggage also has a lifetime-limited warranty that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
March 28th, 2008
