Save the traveler in your life from being hit with exorbitant amounts of baggage fees at the airport with this handy, small digital luggage scale. Strap it around your luggage handle and lift to see how much your bag weighs. No more having to hurriedly shift things between luggage at the airline counter. This light, easy to pack travel scale will undoubtedly become her best traveling companion.
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With the world’s lightest luggage by her side, she’ll be effortlessly strutting through the airport as everyone else stumbles on. Not only is the xcase Spinner a breeze to travel with thanks to the flexible Polycarbonate (same material used in bullet-proof glass) material and Japanese made wheels, this innovative luggage features an organized interior that includes a built in divider and zippered mesh pockets. The xcase Spinner’s dimpled surface helps keep scratches at bay.
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Take the guess work out of picking a place to eat with Zagat’s 2010 round up of top rated places to dine in the country. This comprehensive guide is not only convenient but with silver gilded pages and keepsake box, this deluxe edition makes a fabulous gift.
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Forget paying the airline for an itchy blanket and pillow, opt instead for a warm on-the-go throw. This bright version is not only chic with its modernist carrying case, but the all natural cashmere feels like butter against the skin and promises to keep her toasty during long flights. To boot, the carrying case doubles as a pillow.
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No matter where her travels may take her, chances are she’ll be lost without her toiletries. This Brookstone kit will allow her to store her beauty essentials in style. What catapults this bag into the luxurious category is the personalized initial detail and fine crafted Nappa leather. They’ve even included three travel-sized bottles good for pouring anything from shampoo to mouthwash into.
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The fastest way to ruin any trip is motion sickness. Whether it’s in the air, sea or car, the traveler in your life can finally take control of her nausea with this clever, 100% drug free FDA approved band. Just wear it like a watch and turn it on when you anticipate some queasiness. A gentle electronic pulse then blocks the nausea signal before it even reaches your brain. Et voila! Nothing but smooth sailing!
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A traveler’s dream come true, this portable reading device can wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. This paperback sized device also doubles as MP3 to store your music. Since the content is stored in your device, you don’t have to ever worry about finding a Wifi hotspot. Think about the amount of space she’ll save in her carry-on with a Kindle!
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