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 Bethesda Sunscreen Soap Readers getting ready to travel to warmer weather should try the first-ever all-natural sunscreen body bar, with over 50 vitamins and minerals. Small and convenient, it is a great alternative to packing a bottle of sunscreen and it doubles as a luxurious skin care product. The soap provides a light daily sun protection which is as easy to apply as just taking a shower! Click here to buy online or find a retail location. |
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 Canon PowerShot G10To capture professional-looking photographs on your next trip, consider this digital camera which shoots in both raw and JPEG formats, has a wide-angle lens, and instantly focuses to eliminate blur. It’s the ‘point and click’ that professional photographers use when they are off the clock! Buy from Newegg for $424.99*. |
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 Sennhaiser PMX70 Sport HeadphonesPerfect for the active traveler … these sport headphones from Sennheiser provide some of best sound available in and earbud-style. This set is water-resistent and ergonomic with a snug fit for all kinds of activities; from mountain biking to tearing through the airport. Buy from Newegg for $49.99* |
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 Bushnell Bactrack GPS Navigation SystemThis gadget is perfect for travelers who spend time hiking in the outdoors or have been known to get lost trying to get back to their hotel or other starting point in a strange city. It’s a small GPS device that will get you right back where you started … hence the name Backtrack. Pick one up before your next trip or for anyone you know who tends to get lost easily. Buy from Bushnell for $74* |
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 Solio - Solar Powered Battery ChargersWhen traveling you have to stay connected and most travelers now need a plethora of chargers for their various electronics (on my last trip I noticed had four!). To streamline the mess of cords and stay charged up, order a Solio's Solio Classic Universal “Hybrid” Charger which works with mobile phones, iPhone™, Bluetooth® headsets, smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, digital cameras, GPS and more. Additional tips and cables are also available. The web site has a complete list of device compatibility that you can review before making a purchase. |
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 Super Trackstick Personal GPS TrackerThis little device records your route via satellite as you travel. Just pop it into your luggage or day pack during the trip, plug it in when you get home, and your entire trip will come up on Google Maps. And parents - do you have a lead-footed teenage driver? You can track your kid's routes and speed in real time. Just log-in to your computer and watch! |
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| (*) All prices listed are accurate as of December 18, 2008. Your Travel Insider assumes no responsibility for price changes from retailers featured in this issue. | |
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Happy Holidays Travelers! As you begin to plan your 2009 travel adventures, you may want to add a few new gadgets to your packing list. Below are some of our new favorites to help you find your way, make travel easier, more comfortable and even more fun. And, if you are still looking for inspiration for some last minute gifts or stocking stuffers – you may also find some last minute inspiration in this issue. Happy Travels and Happy Shopping!