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Funny Travel Gifts
November 29, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Inject some humor into those long trips this holiday season. Funny travel gifts are perfect for loved ones with a wacky sense of humor, or even to put on your own wish list. Put a new spin on the traditional travel essentials with these gift ideas.
Fried Egg Pillow - Rescue your neck in style on those long trips with a pillow shaped like your favorite breakfast food.
Luggage Tags - With phrases like "take my luggage, do my laundry," these witty luggage tags say it all.
Lego USB Memory Stick - Take all your important files along with you when you travel with this fun reminder of the popular childhood game.
LED Umbrella - It's always good to be prepared on any trip, so why not light up a gloomy rainy day with this illuminating umbrella.
Kids' Gifts
November 27, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
This is the season for making your list and checking it twice. Buying gifts for kids can be especially challenging because there are so many trends and toys to keep up with. When shopping for the junior Road Warrior in your life, think of those travel necessities that can also be tons of fun. This way, they are all set for any trip, whether going on vacation or tagging along on a business trip. And many of these items are perfect for playing with at home too.
Barbie MP3 Player - This can make those long trips fly by for any little girl on you list with music as well as changeable faces, fashion, and hair.
Cube World Global Get-A-Way - Kids can play games with the stick figures as they explore the globe.
SpongeBob Digital Camera - Let the little ones take pictures of all the places you travel too with your pal, SpongeBob.
Travel Journal - Children can document their travels while keeping pictures, ticket stubs, and keep sakes together in this travel journal with built in pockets, available in stores from Paperchase at Borders Book Stores.
Online Shopping
November 20, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack
Online shopping, whether it's for fellow Road Warriors, loved ones, or just making your own wish list, is the way to go this year. Not only will you avoid crowded departments stores, but House of Representatives has passed legislation putting an end to tax on items bought online until 2014, and maybe beyond. So take advantage of online shopping this holiday season with some of these great items.
Custom Mouse - Because your mouse is a big part of your web surfing, why not have a Photo Mouse so you can be reminded of loved ones with every click, or a Notebook Optical Mouse with different funky designs.
USB Slippers - Put a new spin on a popular gift item. These fuzzy slippers become nice and warm when you plug them into your USB port.
Flying Alarm Clock - Everyone probably knows at least one person who is terminally hard to wake up. This alarm clock could be the answer with a piercing ring, and a flying propeller that launches off your night stand and won't stop the noise until you get out of bed to find it.
Noise Isolating Earbuds - The 6i Isolator Earphones made with the Apple's iPod in mind, are tiny and powerful. They are perfect for use on noisy airplanes.
Crown Room Club - Delta's One Visit Pass will allow your favorite frequent flyer or business traveler access to their lounge to relax in style between long layovers.
NWA Gift Registry - If you are a WorldPerks member you can sign up to put money towards a flight for your loved ones. Great for getting more people to visit you.
Holiday Airport Security
November 19, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Tis the season for giving. In the coming weeks it will not be an uncommon sight to see business and holiday travelers alike, strolling through airports with luggage full to the brim with gifts. Holiday airport security can be especially hectic, so being aware of rules and regulations can be essential to having as smooth a trip as possible.
Knowing what is approved for taking along in your carry-on luggage can make your wait at airport security shorter and easier. During the holiday season, many people may be taking gifts with them in their carry-ons for safe keeping. However, this may not always be the best option. This year airport security will be paying close attention to remote-controlled toys in carry-on bags, and the TSA suggests that travelers put them in checked luggage to avoid additional screening. Not only would the extra screening take time, but having to open a carefully wrapped package just to get through security could be frustrating. If items are too fragile to check, consider shipping packages to your destination beforehand. Also take the time to make sure you are up on the current passport regulations and 3-1-1 rules to further ensure a smooth breeze throught the holiday aiport security.
Healthy Eating
November 13, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
With the holiday season nearly upon us, many people are dreading gaining those unwanted pounds from holiday eating. Overindulging during the holiday season is a largely unavoidable reality for many, due to numerous parties, celebrations, and feasts. Luckily, portioned eating done before and after these holiday weekends can still keep waistlines from getting completely out of line. The busy Road Warrior has the added challenge of trying to make healthful choices while working long hours, mainly away from home, during these crucial pre and post-holiday weeks and months. Fortunately, calorie counting has been made easer and more convenient through the Internet.
Nowadays there are great healthy eating sites that can take the guess work out of eating right wherever you are. All you need to track your eating habits is access to the Internet, and one thing that is not hard to find while on the go is a Wi-Fi connection. eDiets offers a variety of diets to choose from for a reasonable fee, and you can personalize your meal plan, print shopping lists, get free expert support, customized fitness plans, and progress tracking. Or you can try calorie counting with TheDailyPlate.com, where you can keep a food journal, fitness log, and view graphs and breakdowns of your monthly intake for free. You don't need to do your own math or guess how much fat, protein, or carbs you need in a day, it's all calculated for you. Both sites also offer forums and chat so you can get support and connect with others.
Healthy eating on the road can be hard, but at least you can arm yourself with useful tools. Extended Stay Hotels have full kitchens and Wi-Fi connections in every suite so making your own food and logging what you eat can be a snap.
Thanksgiving Airline Travel
November 12, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Thanksgiving has always been one of the busiest travel times of the year. This year, thanksgiving travel is expected to be up by 4% from last year, with around 27 million passengers flying between November 16 and 28 for the holiday. Road Warriors' best practices will serve you well during this holiday season as you make your way through crowded airports.
Being savvy to the best times to travel can be your best bet to reduce the travel headaches that can come with busy airports and crowded flights. CNNMoney features a great guide to the busiest travel dates and times this holiday season to help you plan when is best for your thanksgiving travel. Destinations such as Chicago and New York City are particularly desirable for their festive thanksgiving day parades, but wherever you are traveling, expect long wait times at airport security, arrive early, clearly mark all checked bags, and don't forget to bring that holiday cheer.
Business Holiday Cards
November 9, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
It is that time of year again to stocking up on holiday cards to send colleagues, family, and friends. But for business travelers on the road all the time, finding the perfect cards to send out can be a tricky task. Not anymore. With online companies offering ways to customize, design, order, and get deals on personal and business holiday cards, it has never been easier.
Being able to customize and design your own holiday cards is the key to making the recipient feel special. At Moo.com, you can brows their ready-made collection, or custom design your greeting cards with your own uploaded image, and writing your own message inside. The cards you create are then mailed to you and all you have to do is send them out. Hallmark Business Expressions allows you to choose from a variety of different messages inside, as well different designs, including ones from UNICEF where your purchase benefits their cause. You can also take advantage of Hallmark's custom greeting card programs which can include your signature, a matching insert for your card, and automated name matching with stamping and mailing.
Once you have your personal and business holiday cards, you can add another nice touch with Photo Stamps. Just upload any image you like, crop, and you get real US postage bearing your custom image. Be creative in putting together cards and give those around you holiday cheer this season. By starting now, even a busy road warrior can have them all done and ready to go in time for the holidays.
Lake Tahoe Travel
November 7, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
For business travelers, Reno and Sacramento can be two highly frequented destinations. Once that meeting has wrapped, and you are in need of some rest and relaxation, why not take advantage of nearby Lake Tahoe as the perfect side trip to get away for a while. Lake Tahoe is conveniently located about 2 hours from Sacramento and around an hour from Reno for a close getaway.
Even though the warm weather has gone, with tanning and water sports mainly off the menu, you can still take advantage of numerous winter activities. Lake Tahoe is chock full of great shopping, spas, restaurants, theaters, casinos, hiking trails, bike paths, and twelve alpine ski resorts with down-hill and cross country skiing. One fun event that is coming up soon is the Squaw Valley Festival of Lights on November 24, which has live music and other festivities.
Lake Tahoe has a diverse range of activities to suite all tastes on both its Northern and Southern shores.
