If you want to travel with only carry on bags, it means packing light.  And that means getting packing things that will give you double duty, cutting out the heavy stuff, and packing things that can be used and reused.  Packing light, especially if it’s for a lengthy trip, will mean being prepared to do a little laundry on the road.
Although packing liquids is out (3-1-1 rule), you aren’t stuck with using shampoo or bar soap from a hotel. 
Just toss in a pack of A Fresh Pair from Ebrace, and you’ll have a gentle leaf of soap that’s …read more

After you’ve stocked up on your own travel-sized products, don’t forget to pick up some for the four-legged travelers in your household.  As the number of travelers taking their pets along with them, whether on the plane or in the car, All American Pet Brands introduces heart healthy Grrr-nola Bars.

Just as we might grab an energy bar when traveling, Grrr-nola Bars are designed to be the same go-to health and energy only for dogs.  And they’ll come in handy at any stage of your journey.
Grrr-nola Bars come in 4 ounce bars, and 4 cleverly named, dog-tasty flavors:  Grrr-nola Natural (protein …read more

If you’ve ever contorted your body into an airplane seat, you already know that they are not designed for comfort.  Fitting the maximum amount of people into a minimum of space may be good for business, but it’s bad for relaxation.
If you need to get some rest while you travel, or anytime that you’re sitting upright, the TravelRest pillow from HiGear Design may be just what you’re looking for.
The TravelRest pillow is an inflatable travel pillow, with a patented ergonomic shape and tethered design.  Tethered means that it can be either tethered to a seat back (for in the …read more

Today we have a guest post from Cat Lincoln, a freelance writer and social media consultant based in San Francisco.

As a writer in the travel and beauty industries, I’ve literally road tested almost every kind of hair, makeup and moisturizing product you can imagine. Every once in a while I find something so magic that I’m compelled to tell everyone – from the guy sitting next to me on the plane, to the lady ringing me up at grocery store.
Here’s my current short list of “must have” products for every trip, from a weekend at the beach to a month …read more

I recently went to a beach party with a “white” theme.  All the guests were invited to participate in the festivities by wearing white.  Wearing white immediately sent me into a panic – as I knew I’d be balancing food and drink, and interacting with lots and lot of people.  This was a recipe for clothing disaster!
If you always seem to spill something, you probably already know about the Tide to Go Mini pen.  It great for quickly removing stains when you’re away from home, and it’s compact size make it perfect for traveling.  Pack it away in your …read more

Multi-purpose products are useful wherever you are, but especially while traveling. They are compact, functional and easy to use. Here are a couple very inexpensive but useful multi-purpose travel products that are worth buying.
High Gear Keychain Light
This nifty item features an LED flashlight, emergency strobe light, liquid compass and detatchable key ring. It’s a great product for hiking or camping. You can get it from a variety of retailers for $15.
Multi-Purpose Lint Brush
This is more than just a lint brush. It also features a mirror, comb, shoe horn and even a sewing kit. It’s small enough to slip into your …read more

There’s no real substitute for washing your hands with soap and warm water (and make sure you lather for at least 30 seconds).  However, travelers know that it isn’t always possible to have soap and water right when you need it, and that’s when a hand sanitizer can come in handy.
Studies show that to be effective,hand sanitizers much contain a minimum of 60% alcohol, the concentration deemed to be necessary to kill most harmful bacteria and viruses.  You’ll need to look closely at the label for the list of ingredients, looking for this percentage of alcohol.  It may be listed …read more

If you are looking for new luggage tags for yourself, or as an inexpensive gift for someone who travels often, right now Neiman Marcus has these cute tags on sale. The colorful leather tags are embossed with light-hearted travel phrases. Choose from “HANDS OFF!”, “OH THE PLACES I’VE BEEN” and “I MADE IT! I MADE IT!” Each tag is 4 inches in diameter to help make your bag easy to spot.
Originally priced at $28 each, these leather luggage tugs are on sale right for 30% off. Neiman Marcus is having a sale on select travel products now through April 26, …read more

SIGG, the “Original Swiss Bottle” is durable water bottle made from a single component – meaning it is seamless with no weak spots.  The product is virtually unbreakable, making it perfect to take along on any of your travels.
While the bottles may be tough on the outside, the inside is just as tough with a liner made of a proprietary coating.  You can carry water, fruit juice, alcohol, nearly any potable beverage, and it won’t harm the bottle liner.  Nor will your cranberry juice today taste like the cola you splurged on yesterday.  There are no lingering smells or …read more

Squeaky luggage wheels beginning to annoy you?  Do you find that your bags just don’t roll as easily as they should?
A relatively new product here in the U.S. (it was originally developed in 1958 in Canada), Jig-a-loo is a lubripellent – meaning that it both lubricates and repels water.  The company claims to be the only product of this type that is water repellent.  Now you can get your roll aboard wheeling smoothly, without worrying about the weather setting back your efforts.
I had a chance to give Jig-a-loo a try, and as much as I use my luggage, I …read more