1. Travelon
3-in-1 Garment Bag.
This cleverly designed business traveler's
delight triples as a zippered, hanging garment sleeve; a
traditional fold-over garment bag designed to keep clothes
wrinkle-free; and a flat stowaway extra bag that expands to a
22-inch duffel roomy enough to tote oodles of unexpected extras and
trim enough to pass inspection as an airline carry-on.Made of
600-denier polyester and available in red or black, the 3-in-1
comes with padded handles and a removable shoulder strap. $99.99;
www.travelonbags.com.
2. Crocs
Athens Flip Flops.
Comfortable, slip-resistant footwear is
just the thing for the resort and the beach scene, and these
lightweight, odor-resistant flipflops fit the bill. Not only does
the Crocs' molded resin, contoured orthotic foot bed adapt to a
wearer's feet, but the extra-soft double cushioning is designed to
go easy on the toes. Two-toned complimentary color combinations
include black/khaki, pearl/turquoise and white/orange. $29.95; www.crocs.com.
3. Commando Pilot
Watch. From Wenger, the maker of the Swiss Army Knife,
comes this travel companion, a handsome timepiece that features a
dual time zone display and a countdown scale. Other attributes of
the Commando include a 12-hour chronograph function, date display,
water resistance to 330 feet and a 10-jewel Swiss quartz movement.
For men, $450 with black leather strap, $500 with stainless steel
band; for women, $300 with Swarovski crystal accents. www.wengerna.com.
4. Otterbox
Laptop Case.
This rugged carrier incorporates
several attributes designed to keep your notebook computer in one
piece when you drop it, such as during one of those juggling-act
airport security checks. It features compound latches, an
integrated lock, a high-impact polypropylene body, shock-absorbing
corner bumpers, rubber feet, automatic pressure equalization, dust
protection and waterproof seals. Small (fits up to 13-inch
screens), $119.95; medium (up to 15-inch screens), $129.95; large
(up to 17-inch screens), $149.95. www.otterbox.com.
5.Where to Stop and Where to Go. For travelers with
overactive bladders, the title of this free booklet says it all.
Compiled by veteran travel expert Arthur Frommer in partnership
with Novartis Pharmaceuticals, this valuable guide to bathrooms
on-the-go rates rest facilities in 19 popular U.S. destinations and
four national parks.