Archive for May, 2009
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Friday, May 29th, 2009Some of us like to travel by the seat of our pants and go wherever the adventure takes us. Others like to have a strictly planned itinerary. Whether you are either, or anything in between, the Rick Steves Travel Guides that we now offer, will be a great read. Rick Steves is [...]
Tips to Save Money While Traveling
Thursday, May 28th, 2009I have written many blog posts with strategies and tips for avoiding extra fees and expenses on air travel. This time I would like to touch a bit on ways to save money after you arrive to your destination.
Know where to exchange money
The airport is by far the worst place to exchange currency. [...]
Did You Get the H1N1 (Swine Flu) During Your Travel to Mexico?
Thursday, May 21st, 2009This deal is nothing to cough at – according to an article in the USA Today many Mexican hotels and resorts are offering multiple free vacations to those travelers that caught the H1N1 virus there and can prove it. You must have a doctor’s certification and a positive blood test to prove this. [...]
Great Gifts for Father’s Day
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Father’s Day is coming up next month, on June 21. If you haven’t started looking for that perfect gift for dad, its about that time. Not to worry though, we are here to help you out. Below is a list of handpicked products perfect for every dad.
Briggs & Riley @Work Rolling Computer [...]
Travel With Only a Backpack as Luggage
Friday, May 15th, 2009On various occasions, I have preached my “you don’t need to check luggage” mantra. I have now taken it a step further. You don’t need traditional wheeled luggage…period. To clarify, this only pertains to short(max 7 days) leisure trips to relatively warm climates. All you really need is an average sized [...]
Not All Luggage is Created Equal
Thursday, May 14th, 2009People often ask what the point is in buying expensive luggage. They point to another brand and say they can buy about four pieces for the price of one from the expensive brand. Sounds like some solid logic – you might get more life out of many bags as opposed to one. That would be [...]
The Travel Bug… Literally
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009So maybe bed bug is more the exact term. Here is something I never really thought about before I read this column from the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It also gave me pause for thought at the Travel Channel’s new tag line. Here is the basic run-down of the article-
Bed bugs do, in fact, exist
They could [...]
Check us Out on Twitter
Monday, May 11th, 2009It’s no secret that Twitter is the hottest social network at the moment. The microblog service is my favorite social network so far in this new world of social media. The short and to-the-point messages offer more flexibility than most people realize. Luggage Pros has been tweeting, trying to help those with luggage questions. Can’t [...]
Trace Me Luggage Tracker
Thursday, May 7th, 2009Luggage is an investment. You want to buy something that will last a long time but will be flexible to your needs. It is usually a smart idea to spend a little more for your luggage than you might think because the quality will outlast your wildest travel adventures. So you get all set, with [...]
Great Bags as Gifts for Mom
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009With Mother’s Day just around the corner, here is a last minute list of gifts for mom.
Dooney & Bourke Crisp Anniversary Bucket BagSignature fabric exterior
One inside pocket
Cell phone pocket
Inside key hook
Strap drop length: 5.25″
Zipper closure
Clark&Mayfield Quimby 15.4″ Quilted Laptop BriefNylon body with leather trim
Fits laptops with screens up to 15.4″ diagonally
Well padded removable laptop sleeve
Large [...]