
Presents
for your Worldly Traveler
by
Jessica Howell
Wondering
what to wrap up for your favorite world
trekker this holiday season? Worry no
more. ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine delivers
its annual holiday gift guide, showcasing
our favorite in this year's hottest
travel must-haves. Whether youre
looking to splurge, or simply show a
token of thanks, weve got you
covered.
Magellans Velocity Rolling Upright
When it comes to luggage, we favor prettily
practical pieces. This 22-inch roller
from Magellans fits the bill with
its beautiful amber exterior, feather-light
weight and incredibly easy organization.
Oversized, hollowed-out wheels make
airport runs a breeze, and handy features
like four handles, a Pack-It folder
and removable garment bag guarantee
that this suitcase will win top honors
in your travels. ($299 at Magellans)
MZ
Wallace Puff Bag
Theres no better gift for the
one who has it all than a big, black
carry-all. This puff quilt bag by MZ
Wallace is a luxe option that serves
double-duty while gleaming with chic,
gold accents. On the outside is a zippered
pocket perfect for boarding passes and
passports, while five interior pockets
and a detachable clutch keep necessities
close at hand. A comfy handle proves
ideal for grab n go, but
a cross-body strap is also included
for hands-free use. ($285 at MZWallace)
PacSafe
DaySafe Backpack
For everyday adventures, our super hero
is PacSafes secure day pack lined
with extra-protection eXomesh. Slashproof
and lockable, this laptop tote can be
locked to a secure fixture (say, plumbing
in a hotel room) to act as an in-room
safe during day travels. Padded shoulder
straps and easy-to-reach exterior pockets
also serve roaming travelers well and
add up to equal a safe, smart buy for
anyone on the go. ($140 at PacSafe)
PamBee
Travel Blanket
Created by a flight attendant concerned
with travelers' hygiene, PamBee is a
uniquely chic, in-flight kit designed
to keep gals warm and cozy in the air.
Packaged in a silky, inflatable pillow,
the kit holds a luxuriously-sized blanket
with soft lining and matching eye mask
thats sized for packability. Available
in various colors and prints, the convenient
kit is the ultimate in utility for frequent
fliers. ($85 at PamBee)
Built
NY Gourmet Sack
When in-flight meals look less than
appealing, Built NYs gourmet getaway
tote proves priceless. The insulated
and zippered bag is made of neoprene
and stretches to accommodate all the
food and drink you need. Machine-washable
and stain-resistant, the bag also folds
flat to take up minimal space when not
in use. During daytime tours, it doubles
as storage for maps, cameras and snacks!
($20 at BuiltNY)
Power
Monkey Charger
Tech-addicted travelers wont want
to leave home without this ingenious
charger. Portable and multi-faceted
for charging all your juice-draining
necessities, this small, sleek powerhouse
boosts mobile phones, iPods, digital
cameras, PDAs, Bluetooth headsets and
more with its connecting adaptors. The
device itself holds its charge for one
year, making it the one thing that should
always stay secure in your suitcase.
($69 at Magellans)
Travel
Wrap
Chilly plane cabins arent known
to be the most pampering of places,
so any traveling gal should come prepared
with a comfy, cozy wrap of her own.
Were partial to this cocoon-like
wrap from Barefoot Dreams that features
long, warm sleeves and is made of 100
percent CozyChic chenille. Perfect for
planes, trains and automobiles, this
easy sweater should always be at hand.
($111 at Zappos)
OkaB
Slip-on Shoes
What a surprise! We were thrilled to
stumble upon these travel-friendly shoes
that are not only cute, but uber comfortable
and stylish to boot! Available in clogs,
slides or mini-mule styles, Oka b.s
shoes make shoeless security lines a
breeze, and wash easily after long,
walking tours. Best of all, foot beds
are covered with tiny massage beads
to pamper your tootsies all day long.
($20+ at Oka
b.)
"100
Places Every Woman Should Go"
By Stephanie Elizondo Griest, "100
Places Every Woman Should Go" is
an inspirational guide filled with all
the worldwide must-sees that should
make your favorite female travelers
list. From Krakow, Poland (a thriving
center of spiritual energy), to Austin,
Texas (where everything really is biggerand
better), Griest tackles the reasoning
behind each destination in a delightfully
entertaining read. ($17 at Travelers
Tales)
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