Archive for Category: "Gadgets & Gear"
Travel Tip: Luggage Tracking
With all the innovative luggage tracking technology out there, losing a checked bag is no longer a worry. By investing in one of these tracking tools, you will save yourself a lot of stress while traveling. There’s a new tool called the Trakdot Luggage tracker that goes inside your checked suitcase. It tells you exactly [...]
10 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Moms That Travel
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Even if you’ve been procrastinating on the perfect gift, it’s not too late. With a little overnight shipping, you can treat the mom in your life to upgraded luggage with all the latest travel gear inside. Keep reading for 10 gift ideas for moms who travel. Upgrade Her Luggage Three [...]
Travel Tip: Child Safety Apps
Parents, we get it. You’ll do just about anything to protect your kids, especially when you’re on the road together. Tons of security apps are now available to help you do just that. The obvious choice to track your kids’ location is a GPS device. The Amber Alert device, for example, uses GPS and wireless [...]
New Luggage & Gear Designed to Prevent Theft
Some might say that in order to prevent luggage theft, you are limited to bringing one carry-on bag that you have to watch vigilantly every step of the way. Instead of testing your luck, here are some new luggage and gear options that can help you prevent theft while you travel. Let’s start with suitcases [...]
The Best US Airlines for In-Flight Entertainment & Wi-Fi
These days, trying to figure out exactly which airlines offer exactly what in-flight entertainment options is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. Few airlines offer consistent entertainment options and options can even vary by plane model. As a general rule, the legacy carriers offer the widest variety of services. However, the older [...]
FAA to Lift Ban on Electronic Gadgets? A CBS This Morning Report
Last year, the FAA allowed pilots to begin using iPads inside the cockpit. This opened up the question, if pilots are allowed to use these electronic devices, why are passengers required to turn them off upon takeoff and landing? In the last 25 years, both the FAA and outside labs have tested every electronic device [...]
Travel Tip: New Luggage Trends
Every year, it seems like the luggage manufacturers come out with more technology to make your travels easier. Here’s what’s happening now in the luggage world. This year, it’s all about durability, compressability, and compartmentalization. Hard-shelled cases are a big trend now, because they protect your belongings and survive the wear and tear of travel. [...]
Wi-Fi on Planes: International Wi-Fi & Improved Service
Right now, more than half of US carriers offer Wi-Fi on board. Wi-Fi service is growing, but the process is more complicated than you might expect. For United Airlines to install Wi-Fi on one of its 747s is a 15-day process that removes a plane completely from revenue service and can cost more than $200,000. [...]
