Travel Tips

UBU Jacket SALE - Our fashionable UBU jackets in the reversible Milan style and the traditional style are on SALE at $109.99.  The Milan style is more fitted at the waist. 

NEW Tripstar Digital Luggage Scale - It's bad enough that the airlines are charging for so many extras.  The last thing you want is to get charged for overweight baggage when you get to the airport! 

Travel Often In 2012! - There's lots of specials and deals available so you can travel often in 2012. While fees have inched up, there are "flash" sales and limited run discounts that will be popular.

Carry On Luggage Continues To Rule! - Anyone who travels knows that carry on luggage is the bag of choice.  It seems clear that almost every traveler is using a wheeled carry on! 

RFID Blocking Passport Cases - Stewart Stand offers an RFID blocking passport case that many savy travelers request.  This popular passport case was featured in our holiday catalog! 

Sport Binoculars Are Great! - Featured in our holiday catalog were sport binoculars that are very favorably priced! At only $39.95 these sport binoculars will please everyone.

Bring Your Own Pillow And Blanket On Board - When you realize that the nation's airlines take in an average of 12% of their revenue from onboard sales, you'll want to bring along your own pillow and blanket.

Spibelt Carries It All! - The innovative Spibelt is worn around your waist. It is only 7" x 1.5" long but it stretches and can surprisingly carry it all!

PacSafe Offers Tightened Security - The PacSafe bags offer anti-theft travel gear that allows you to travel easily and securely. The PacSafe bags are snatchproof because their straps have a patented slashproof eXomesh wire to prevent them from being cut.

Briggs & Riley Carry Ons! - The Briggs & Riley carry on is still one of our most popular piece of luggage. The carry on size is available in the Baseline, Transcend and BRX luggage collections.

Passport Cases Are Practical! - It's no wonder we always have passport cases featured in our Holiday Catalog! This year our Holiday Catalog shows three different models.

Busy Travel Times Ahead! - Travel is always busy during the holidays and new year! It seems that everyone wants to visit family and friends for these occasions.

Lipault Luggage Folds Flat For Storage - The Lipault luggage with two wheels will fold down completely flat for easy storage. Lipault luggage with two wheels also comes in a clear plastic PVC storage bag.

Bring The Boyt Edge 22" Spinner And Carry Duffel On Board - Busy travelers appreciate the many conveniences of the Boyt Edge luggage! Brand new with fabulous features, the Boyt Edge has their Best Luggage Warranty, so you don't need to worry about damages to your bags.

Visit Friends & Family For Thanksgiving! - Since Thanksgiving holiday is coming up quickly, you'll need to make reservations if you're planning to travel.

Avoid Airline Damages To Your Luggage - Before you being packing for your trip, check your luggage. Make sure that it is in shape for the rigors of travel.

Luggage Measurements Are Not All Equal - Often, we are asked why one 22" carry on is larger than another brands 22" carry on luggage. The reason is not all companies measure their luggage in the same way.

Packing Rimowa Luggage - Simply watch our video on our home page to see how easy and convenient packing Rimowa Salsa Air luggage can be.

Do You Need A Visa To Travel? - While most travelers are aware that they need a passport whenever they leave the United States, they are not quite sure about when they are required to have a Visa.

Travelers Want Lipault Luggage! - Travelers in the know are choosing the lightweight Lipault luggage for short trips, long trips and all of those in-between.

Travel With Samsonite Fashionaire 3-Piece Luggage Set - Samsonite Fashionaire has introduced a lovely hardside luggage set! The Samsonite SALE luggage is available in a 3-piece set.

Arrive Wrinkle Free With A Leather Tie Case - A leather tie case will keep your elegant ties from getting wrinkling when you need to pack them in your luggage. It's really the only way to arrive "wrinkle free."

Plan To Travel For Labor Day Weekend - Labor Day weekend is the perfect time for short get-aways. You can travel nearby for the long weekend or take a few extra days and go far away.

Travelers Enjoy Antler Litestream II Luggage - The lightweight Antler Litestream II luggage has proven to be popular with busy travelers.

Duffels Win For College! - Duffels on wheels are the bag of choice for the those going off to college. It makes sense too. The wheeled duffel bags will collapse down quickly for easy storage.

Packing For Overseas Travel - When packing up for overseas travel, try to take less. Cars and taxis are smaller overseas, so you will be more comfortable taking a 26" size piece of luggage or smaller.

Packing For That Two Week Vacation - When packing for a two week vacation, you'll want to use a larger size piece of luggage.

Packing For A Longer Business Trip - When your business trips are for longer than three to four days, or you need to make several changes of clothing, you'll need to pack up a 24" or 26" size bag.

Packing For Short Business Trips - When packing for a short business trips, you will probably want to use carry on luggage. This will get you in and out of the airport quicker!

Need To Lighten Up? - The airlines are charging for overweight bags and making a great deal of money. Travelers soon learn that their old, heavy over-sized luggage will be subject to additional costs at the airport.

Do You Want To Travel? - Many of us want to travel often but are afraid of high airline fares. JetBlue has once again offered their unlimited travel pass with a new program called BluePass.

Luggage Size When Traveling - One Size Doesn't Fit All! - When choosing the size luggage you need for a trip, it will depend on several factors.

Where Should I Go? - When planning your next travel adventure, do you ever wonder where to go? Travel + Leisure magazine's annual reader survey printed in Newsday, Sunday July 17, 2011, lists the following as 2011's World's Best Cities:

Travel With A UBU Jacket - UBU jackets are made for travel! You can wear them on a twelve hour flight, and get off the plane looking as fresh as when you took off!

Take A Balanzza Scale With You! - When traveling, probably the most important item to bring along is the Balanzza scale. With airlines charging for overweight baggage, you just don't want to be caught unawares at the airport.

Spibelt Personal Item Belts - Travel easily and comfortably with your valuables safe and secure in a Spibelt. The Spibelt is also ideal when just out walking or running.

Eagle Creek Gives You A Chance To Win A Trip - Eagle Creek is sponsoring a new contest. The grand prize is a trip to Papua, New Guinea and includes airfare, accommodations and adventure activities.

Memorial Day Travel - Memorial Day is coming! Hard to believe the year has gone so quickly! There are fabulous destinations that are easy to get away to, some within driving, others will require bus, train, or plane.

Don't Bring Bed Bugs Home From Your Trip! - We have a new travel sized bed bug spray. We've all been reading about this epidemic in the paper and hearing about it on TV and radio.

There Are Still Bargains In Europe This Summer! - According to Newsday, April 10, 2011, there are expected to be bargains to be had in Europe this Summer. They say that you should look for bargains in Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain.

What Size Luggage is Needed for my Trip? - Travelers are always asking, "What size luggage do I need for this trip?" We have a general rule that we follow.

Traveling Abroad! - When traveling abroad we always make some suggestions for your convenience. Make a copy of your passport and keep it in a separate place from the original.

Top "Budget" Caribbean Islands - The editors at www.shermanstravel.com have listed the top "Budget Caribbean Islands" . Listed in Newsday, February 6, 2011, they are:

Yes! You Will See Britto Luggage On The Cruise! - Britto has opened a store showcasing their very colorful collection of luggage on board Royal Caribbean's newest ship, "Allure of the Seas."

Where To Go This Winter! - Is the winter weather getting you down? Are you thinking of going away, but need to decide where? America's Ten Best Winter Retreats have been named by BudgetTravel.com.

Fabulous Aer Lingus Airline Fares - Have you seen the exciting low airfares advertised in the newspapers? You can fly to Rome, or Frankfurt, Brussels, Geneva, London, Madrid or Paris for only $259.00 one way when you buy round trip tickets on Aer Lingus Airlines.

To-Do List For Travelers To Use Before Leaving Home - Customers are always asking for a to-do list before they leave home for vacation or business travel.

Travelpro Luggage Promotions - Travelpro luggage has announced that they are partnering with Conde Nast Traveler and Travelocity to introduce their new travel campaign.

Carry-On Luggage Rules & Regulations - Airline carry on luggage policies and guidelines are subject to momentary changes, so it is always best to check with the inidividual airline prior to departure.

Winter Vacations - Natinal Georgraphic Traveler magazine has listed the Top 10 Cities for Winter Fun as determined by their readers. The list was repeated in Newsday, on Sunday, January 16, 2011.

Popular Tumi Carry On Luggage! - The airline industry collected a large amount of money from busy travelers in 2010. In fact, they collected 2.56 billion in checked baggage fees during the first nine months of 2010 according to Newsday.

Lots of Ski Vacation Deals - There are lots of ski vacation deals for those willing to brave the cold weather! Ski resorts seem to be offering some agressive pricing for skiers.

Emergency Preparedness With Eton Products - We know weather patterns can change quickly. We can expect lots of rain or even snow at most any time. Eton has three products that are fabulous for your own home or when you are on the go.

Delsey Built-In Luggage Scale Avoids Extra Charges - The Delsey Helium Fusion Lite 2.0 collection features a built in overweight indicator on their 25" and 29" pullmans. This is a clever solution to annoying problem when traveling.

Where To Travel For The Holidays? - According to Yahoo! Travel data, the top U.S. destinations for holiday travel are: 1. Austin, Texas, 2. Orlando, Florida, 3. Chicago, Illinois, 4. Las Vegas, Nevada, 5. Los Angles, California, 6. New York City, New York, 7. San Diego, California, 8. Atlanta, Georgia, 9. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and 10. San Francisco, California.

Busy Thanksgiving Travel - Orbitz.com has listed and this was shown in Newsday, November 14, 2010, the "Top 10 Busiest Airports for Thanksgiving" insider index based on arriving, departing and connecting flights:

Zensah Compression Leg Sleeves For Travel - The Zensah compression leg sleeves are highly recommended because of the dual action support for the calf and the shin. The calf and shin are both prone to leg pain, and traveling on planes at high altitudes can lead to inflammation.

Are You Sick Of Baggage Fees? - Travelers seem to be sick of paying baggage fees! We are pleased to offer an incentive Premium Travel Baggage Voucher with your premium luggage purchase!

Travel Essentials - Many travelers consider many travel accessories to be more of a travel essential! There are some items that make travel safer and easier moving them to the travel essential category!

Take The Comforts Of Home On Your Trip - Travelers today need and want to be comfortable when traveling. There are lots of travel accessories designed for comfort!

Basic Rules For Airline Passengers - When you fly a great deal, you learn the basic rules for airline passengers. Flights that leave early in the day are usually the best choice, because if there are weather or other cancellations, you will be able to take off later in the day.

Packing For A Business Trip - Especially for a business trip, it's important to be organized! Your trip will be less stressful if you know you're ready. Make all of the essential preparations before you leave for the airport.

Packing For Your Honeymoon - For your honeymoon, you'll be packing for two! Hopefully you received the luggage you requested on your bridal luggage registry. If not, check our website and we probably have a luggage SALE with just what you need.

Successful Packing For Your Trip - Successful packing begins with a plan! Write down the necessities so nothing is forgotton. Because of the airline weight restrictions, you'll want to limit the number of shoes (and handbags) you take along.

Have Blanket Will Travel With Zoobie - The new Zoobie toy, blanket and pillow have arrived. Joining "Jafaru" the Giraffe and "Tama" the Tortoise, are the pretty in pink Hippo and the crafty lime green Croco.

Full Body Scanners Coming To N.Y. Airports - You have probably noticed the articles and news reports about full body scanners coming to New York airports. These are designed to keep all of us safer when flying.

Take Your Pet With You When Flying - No reason to leave your puppy at home! Airlines are pleased to let you take your pet along for a fee. These are the prices charged for bringing along your pet as reviewed by skycapnews.com.

Carry-On Luggage Saves Time & Money - Many airlines are now charging for baggage. Many airlines also charge for overweight or oversized baggage. There are often also additional charges for a second bag, bringing along a pet, and even for a pillow.

Your Choice Program From American Airlines - American Airlines will be offering passengers a "Your Choice" package that will range from $9.00 to $19.00 each way. This will allow passengers to join Group 1 for general boarding, or board in the first group.

Travel Solutions For Today - There are many travel solutions to make your journey easier and more comfortable. Begin with lightweight luggage. This will reduce your travel costs at the airport, and make lifting and carrying more convenient.

Luggage For Summer Vacations! - Luggage is on SALE, just in time for Summer vacations! The newest collections of luggage are also lighter in weight to help you avoid overweight baggage fees.

Atlantic Luggage Vacation Package - Need luggage? Need a vacation? Well, Atlantic luggage now has a great rebate program along with a 3 day/2 night vacation opportunity. Purchase $300.00 or more of Atlantic luggage through October 15th, 2010, and you will receive this great vacation package.

America's Favorite Cities - Travel+Leisure magazine has listed America's Favorite Cities according to their ready survey. Beginning with number one the favorite cities are:

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