Travel Gear

Calling all winelovers! This is the suitcase for you.  The VingardeValise Wine Suitcase was designed to be a suitcase AND a wine carrier. It features removable foam modules that hold a variety of different sized wine bottles. Since the foam can be removed you can also use the VinGardeValise as a suitcase for clothing, etc. There are two versions, a 12 bottle version and eight bottle, petite. The Petite is perfect if you want to carry the bag on your flight (before adding the bottles for your return flight). See my full review.

I’m never without a Rume bag in my purse and two in my suitcase. RuMe bags are excellent items to have if you go shopping and need an extra carry on – just toss your shoes and bulky items right in to make room in your suitcase. They’re also lifesavers when you’re hitting the beach and need to carry all your gear, or carry wet swimsuits to your next destination. These little reusable bags unfold to hold up to 50 pounds! They’re Machine washable, water resistant and come in a variety of designs, sizes and styles. They have become some of my most essential and useful travel items…

Need to save space when you’re packing? Yes, you can try to pack less or you can try The Original Space Bag. Simply pack your clothing into the Space Bag, seal the zipper, use the hose of a vacuum cleaner to remove the air and what was a big bag, is now a flat, small item for your carry-on. (See my full review.)

When you think of UGG, you tend to think big, warm fuzzy boots. Now think sandals. Amazingly comfortable, supportive and fashionable sandals. These shoes changed how I wear and travel with shoes. I have nerve damage in her feet so I’m uber particular about shoes; I rarely can wear heals for longer than an hour before my feet go numb. So, when I was able to sport these cute UGG sandals ALL day and night during one of my trips I become a loyal customers and now always pack a cute pair of wedges, along with my trusty flip flops.

Compression socks are soooo helpful in saving your feet when you’re traveling. Not all compression socks are fashionable, actually few are. Trust me. I have nerve damage in my feet and use these socks regularly. They have saved me on more than one flight. You can find some compression socks that are more on the fashionable side from Sockwell .

The Olloclip is perfect for those travelers who tend to rely more on their iPhones for photos. This little device clips onto your iPhone to provide a higher quality zoom lens. The olloclip 4-IN-1 clips onto your phone to provide four, quick changing types of lenses – (Fisheye, Wide-Angle, Macro 10x & 15x). The best part, besides taking high quality images, it weighs less than an ounce and can still fit in your pocket.

How often does your cell phone die when you’re traveling? The kids iPad? Have you had to seek out the changing stations at the airport just to recharge or had to sit on the floor at a conference to recharge your devices? I have. It’s beyond annoying! The MyCharge Razor Max will change this, forever. It’s about the same size as an iPhone 5 so it can easily fit in your pocket, purse or backpack. I found I could get three full charges on my phone and/or iPad before I had to recharge the MyCharge. It comes equipped with 2 USB ports so you can charge two devices at once.

I swore by this backpack when my kids were younger. Not only is it a child carrier but it has a real backpack, a convenient bottle pocket and easy-stash hipbelt pockets so you can keep water and snacks within easy reach. This bag is fully-loaded and engineered for safety, comfort, and performance. It has an innovative easy-to-access adjustment system that enables the carrier to custom-fit both mom and dad.