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TravelSmith’s New Gear Guide Is Out

TravelSmith has updated their “Gear Guide“, and there is some cool stuff in here!! My favorites are on page 4–all the travel beauty stuff (shocker, I know). The dual voltage flat-iron and curlers, cute little travel bottles, and the super clever soap sheets are all great tools for a gal on the go. The last…

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The Bundle Packing Method? Interesting…..

a suitcase with clothes and sandals

While searching for packing tips (you can never have too many, you know!) I came across a very interesting site called One Bag.  This site advocates traveling for any reason, to any destination, for any amount of time with only one bag. I think it’s a fascinating idea, although I don’t know that I could…

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Southwest Airlines’ iPhone app is here!

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There have been rumors about this for a while, and it is finally here!  The Southwest iPhone app looks very similar to their mobile website and has all of the same functionality. The thing they have that is extra? The Ding! feature. This way you can find out about the specially-priced Ding! fares even when…

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Sign up for discounted air fares!

There was an article in the Wall Street Journal this week about airlines and discounted fares. Basically, there are a variety of different ways to sign up to hear about the discounts airlines are offering.  You can follow them on Twitter, sign up for email alerts, or, in the case of Southwest, download their Ding!…

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Find your luggage with the click of a button? Interesting…..

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I just got this very interesting link from my mom….What do you guys think? Travel Gear Luggage Locator from EjectIT “If you’ve ever had trouble spotting your luggage, you need this ETA Travel Gear 48871 Luggage Locator! This 48871 Luggage Locator can help you find your luggage with just a press of a button. Easily locate…

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What’s in your purse?

I was talking to a friend after my recent trip to Chicago, and she said to me, “You only take a suitcase and one carry-on bag? How is that possible? What goes in your purse??”  I’ve already told you what I pack in my suitcase for a typical trip, and now, for my friend, I…

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