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If you’re traveling and just can’t leave your jewelry behind, then a jewelry organizer may be the perfect travel companion for your trip. A jewelry organizer lets you store all of your valuable treasures, and costume jewelry as well, in one neat little pack.
Select a jewelry organizer that has a zipper or Velcro sealed pockets so you can seal your earrings and other small items inside so they won’t shake loose during travel. Look for several compartments so you can keep your items separate to prevent damage. Separate as many of your necklaces from each other as possible as a chain tangle can quickly and easily ruin a valued treasure.
Most travel jewelry organizers roll up and tie shut which makes it just a little bit more difficult for things to slide out of compartments.
As a side note, grab an extra jewelry organizer for your hair accessories or for medications. These handy little travel packs don’t have to be used for jewelry and they do an exceptional job of holding other trinkets that you take on the road.
Do remember that most jewelry organizers are not secure or locked. If you’re traveling by air and worried about the sticky fingers of baggage handlers then leaving your good jewelry at home is probably the best idea, its always better to be safe than sorry.
If you’re going on a once of a lifetime trip and want to make sure you see all the sights and get the best images possible, you may want to add these Bushnell Binoculars to your travel bag.
Image View binoculars by Bushnell give you the high magnification and performance that Bushnell binoculars are known for and combined them with the technology of a compact digital camera. The result is a pair of binoculars that gives you crystal clear views of far away vistas while also giving you the ability to capture those items to digital film and preserve them forever.
With an internal memory of your choosing and an SD card slot, you can save these images directly to your computer or take them to a photo processing center for printing. It’s just as convenient as your digital camera.
Besides being an excellent travel product, the Image View binoculars work well at sporting events, for bird seeing and other animal watching, or any time you’re trying to get a closer view and then want to preserve that image.
I personally can testify that I’ve used this product while whale watching off the coast of Washington and captured some incredible shots of orcas soaring out of the water and sea lions sunbathing on the rocks.
Seasoned travelers know that an item with multiple functions is very useful, especially if it’s conveniently smaller sized. The 3-in-1 Travel Mate Alarm Clock (Flexlite) proves to be one of these exceptional products that provides so much usefulness that your trip isn’t complete without it.
First of all this pocket sized wonder functions as an alarm clock with a foldable back stand so you can set the clock up anywhere and be sure that you don’t miss your appointments.
The next feature is the book light with the back clip. The light is attached to a flexible wand which lets you angle it just right for those late night reading sessions when you don’t want to wake someone else. The back clip is great for attaching your light to a book cover or any other surface to keep it firmly where you need it when you need it.
Remarkably this little treasure also functions as a flashlight. Imagine the convenience of having a flashlight right at hand when you need it. Its powerful illumination is powered by two simple AAA batteries which are included.
The 3-in-1 Travel Mate Alarm Clock is a great little tool to keep at hand in your pocket for all sorts of situations.
In the age of booked baggage fees, packing light is where it’s at. Of course, in practice, keeping your bulky bag down to size isn’t so easy. Enter plastic, vacuum-tight travel bags, which help you pack more into less space. Read the full story
Forget the days of the nickel and dime surcharges, if you’re taking a flight these days you’re in for some serious sticker shock. Not only are airlines tacking on fuel surcharges but they’ve begun charging for “complimentary” beverages and food services as well as adding fees for checked baggage and assessing extra fees for overweight pieces. Read the full story
The frequent traveler and pet lover are often one in the same but traveling with your pet isn’t always easy and at times it’s downright dangerous. Being responsible for your pet’s health and safety is your obligation and if you’re going to take to the road with a beloved pooch in tow then a dog car seat is a travel must.
At first blush it may seem silly, I mean it’s clear that Fido loves riding in the car with his head hanging out of the window but it’s just not safe for you or him. First of all it’s just as important that your pets ride in the back seat as it is that your children do. Quick stops, even from slow speeds can propel little pets into the windshield. Airbags can also cause them great injury if they’re deployed. And you also want to keep them out of your laps at all times. This is not just dangerous for you and your pet, but for everyone else on the road.
The best thing is the safely (and comfortably) secure your pet in the back seat where they’ll be as safe as they can during your travels. Check out PetTravelCenter.com for some excellent pet restraint systems that you can use during your vacations to ensure that both you and your pets arrive in one piece, safe and sound.
It’s green, its earth-friendly, its comfortable and a travel product you do not want to be without. It is bamboo socks.
Bamboo can now be spun into a rayon-like material and woven into fabrics, including socks. The bamboo clothing is especially conducive to socks and travelers because bamboo naturally wicks away moisture and has built-in odor reducing qualities. Read the full story
Traveling with children can be a huge hassle, it can also weigh on a parent’s fears. Airports, bus stations, tourist attractions and other crowded places can be a very dangerous place to take a child and keeping them close at hand is not always easy. No parent likes the idea of putting a leash or a harness on their child, but sometimes tying them to you is the best option.Read the full story
For some traveling is a passion, for others it’s a necessary headache. If you’re facing a trip, whether its for fun or business, the following travel products can make your flight much more enjoyable.Read the full story
Okay this is absolutely a must have. A friend of mine was on assignment in Michigan (of all places) and was in a car with a GPS system that featured the voice of Billy Bob Thornton ala Slingblade, uhmm-hmmm.
Turns out that you’re not stuck with the saccharine and generic voice that comes with your GPS system, you can customize them to suit your personality or to shock and amaze your friends. Most receivers come with some voices built into the system so you can choose between friendly male or friendly female voices. Some companies let you download new text-to-speech voices so you can get just the right effect for your situation or find the voice that makes you melt.
Here’s a sample of Dennis Hopper
If you have a TomTom system you’re lucky because you get access to all of Navtones voices, which keeps expanding regularly. You can expect to pay somewhere between $5.95 and $12.95 per voice. The higher priced voices typically belong to celebrities while the lower prices are characters such as Witch Waytogo and Bubba.
Garmin also offers alternative voices but they’re no where near as extensive as Navtones and don’t feature any celebrities. Although one can only assume that they’ll be boosting their repertoire in the near future as well.