Call me old fashioned, but I still like the feel of pages fluttering under my fingertips as I look through the various guidebooks I own. Don’t get me wrong, I do like ebooks too. Here are some travel books and neat accessories I’ve come across during my travels and shopping expeditions.
PortaPocket: I’ve been in casino restrooms where I’ve seen women pull a few bills out of their cleavage. I’m guessing they haven’t heard of this convenience little pocket that is just right to hold an ID, credit card, and a few bills, all discreetly around your leg, arm, or ankle. PortaPocket is available starting at less than $10.
Community Coffee Premium Travel Tumbler: I use my travel tumbler every day, filled with fresh brewed coffee, and love how the shape is comfortable for my hand. Plus, I love the comments the design gets, with the Fleur de Lis prominent on the side, showing my pride and love for my home state of Louisiana. This item is less than $7 and is available online at Community Coffee.
Cruising Caddy: The Cruising Caddy is a compact travel tote and water bottle holder just the right size to hold all your items by your side leaving your hands free for shopping, picture taking or hand holding while you’re on vacation. This unique travel accessory carries your own water (not included) in places where the local water may be unsafe to drink. Available at around $20.
The Jimi Wallet: This is the wallet for people who hate wallets. The Jimi, JimiX, SD Card Holder, and additional money clip come in a variety of colors, including camo. It it just the right size to hold an ID and credit cards and even a few other items in this simple, compact accessory. All products are less than $20.
Historic Virginia, A Travel Guide: Authors Emily J. and John S. Salmon take readers isnide historic Virginina. Virginia has been around for so long, as the place in America first settled by English adventurers, it is rich in historic sites, both the well known and the equally fascinating yet lesser known destinations every history traveler would find well worth a visit—if he could find them. Filled with brief historical essays and side notes, photos, driving maps, an index and listing of sites by region, and contact information, Historic Virginia: Your Travel Guide to Virginia’s Fascinating Historic Sites is the perfect guidebook for those who want to explore the historic byways of bygone Virginia. Published by Turner Publishing.
Teavana Harmony Glass Travel Tumbler with Infuser: I just discovered this new store at my mall and saw that they offer a travel tumbler with an infuser. This is prefect for the tea lover on the go. Pack some loose tea leaves and let the tea steep as you walk out the door. Featuring a built-in strainer, this glass tea tumbler allows you to steep tea on-the-go. The clear glass design shows off the color of your tea while the double-walled construction keeps the tea warm and your hands cool. Tea stays warm for an average of two hours. Holds 11oz of tea and includes a stainless steel tea strainer. Top rack dishwasher safe. Lid must be hand washed. I don’t know how sturdy this item is but the convenience says it all – Teavana.
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