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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 [...]
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 [...]
Rimowa Luggage – Can Protect you From Grizzly Bear
Friday, March 27th, 2009Rimowa Luggage is some of the sturdiest and best designed in the industry, and the manufacturer has taken a very unique approach in letting people know this. You might have seen the ad, with a Rimowa Salsa suitcase, with shark bite indentations on it next to a shark jaw with broken teeth. Now they have [...]
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Friday, March 20th, 2009Yes its the title of a classic comedy film. However the topic here isn’t really funny. When we, as Americans, think of travel, we generally think of air-travel and the occasional road trip. Compared to most other industrialized nations, our transportation system is second rate. When was the last time that you took the Greyhound, [...]
What’s New at Our Nation’s Airports
Friday, March 13th, 2009Airport security has been a major topic of discussion ever since 9/11. Today, some people have grown tired of the inconveniences and delays due to the increased security measures. Others, are amazed at the still present security loopholes. Here are a few recent happenings at some of the nation’s busiest airports.
Like in Tulsa, [...]
Airlines “Relieving” You of Your Money with Fees
Friday, February 27th, 2009For the most part, we have all gotten used to the ridiculous fees that airlines are currently charging us. Whether it be for checked or overweight luggage, meals, or drinks. Well you haven’t seen any thing yet. The USA Today reports that RyanAir, a low-cost European airline is contemplating charging for in-flight [...]
Living in a Glass House (Hotel Room)
Friday, January 30th, 2009A couple gets to stay at the luxurious Roger Smith Hotel, in NYC, free, for four days…
As we all know, nothing in this world is free. The only catch is that the room’s outside walls are glass, and they are not allowed to draw the shades. Oh, and did I mention that its street level, [...]