Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Three Must-Have Travel Accessories for Your Next Trip

If you travel a lot, you probably have a few "can't live without" items permanently stowed in your luggage. Maybe it's a multicolored scarf that accents almost any outfit, a pair of polarized sunglasses, or set of electrical plug converters. For me, there a few travel accessories that I don't leave home without.

Don't Leave Home Without These Travel Accessories


See No Vino—I can't tell you how many times there's been a wine "incident" on an airplane or cruise ship. And, of course, the spill always seems to be red wine and not white! Magellan's sells a product called See No Vino that has saved several pieces of our clothing. This two-ounce bottle is filled with a biodegradable citrus spray that helps to dissolve stains while they're still wet. It's definitely worth it to have a bottle of this on hand!




Joby Gorillamobile Tripod—If you've got an iPhone or other mobile device, the Joby Gorillamobile tripod is a must. You'll use this on the airplane, in your hotel room, and on the road. We use it to hold our iPhone while we watch movies or set the phone to clock mode in our cruise cabin. The tripod will also accommodate a small camera, like my Canon PowerShot S800 (although Joby sells a variety of these tripods that are meant for cameras of all types). The tripod's legs are bendable, so you can set it up almost anywhere—even wrap it around a tree branch!


Chimes Ginger Chews—If my travel plans include a cruise, I also throw a bag of Chimes all-natural ginger chews. These bite-size candies are both spicy and sweet (they're covered in fine powdered sugar). These are a refreshing pick-me-up and the ginger settles the stomach when sea sickness comes calling. These Indonesian candies—which are available in the United States at stores like Whole Foods, Longs Drugs, and Walmart—come in a variety of other flavors too. Try peppermint, mango, orange, and peanut butter.

What are your can't-live-without travel accessories? Let me know!

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photos courtesy of Magellan's, Joby, and Chimes.

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