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Planning to travel this weekend? You're not alone — long-distance trips increase 54 percent over the Thanksgiving travel season. Traveling is stressful, but just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to be without your high-tech conveniences. Here's a roundup of my favorite gadget accessories for traveling. Source:Getty Read more
Charging stations are becoming more and more ubiquitous — their advantage being the organization they provide. So why not apply the idea to a time when you really need to be organized — when you're on the road traveling? Crate and Barrel has your travel gadget solution: its new Travel Charging Station ($30). A great, simple idea, the cushioned nylon bag will hold about three gadgets, so you Read more
If you're constantly on the road — whether for business or pleasure — you know how annoying it can be to try to find enough outlets to charge all your gadgets in a hotel room. A traveler's worst nightmare? Forgetting your phone that's charging on the hotel nightstand. Thankfully, there's the Aviiq Portable Charging Station ($80) to keep all your gadgets charged in one place. The Read more
Wedding season is here again, and brides and grooms everywhere are busy calculating the expenses of their big day. When you're paying for your wedding expenses, you might decide to use a credit card to enjoy some of the rewards. Before doing so, keep in mind that you should only charge what you can pay off immediately. It's not worth going into debt for just one day, no matter how special it is. Read more
Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more
If you haven't booked your Thanksgiving trip, you better get going. Fees are going up and up, and it doesn't seem like they're about to drop. Since there are going to be fewer travelers this year and airlines have cut thousands of seats this holiday season, ticket prices are expected to be six to 12 percent higher than last year. Here are some ways you can still save as a last-minute Read more
March is in like a lion, but sunny days will be here soon, meaning long days spent outside with the family. And what is better than background music to go along with your day at the beach? An iPod speaker station is the perfect solution for keeping tots entertained and setting a fun mood. I tried out the Julius Dance Machine Speaker Station ($100) that Paul Frank had sent over to see if it could, Read more
Summer is waning, but you can still hit the road for a much-needed vacation. Whether they're flying near or far, tech addicts will want to keep these gadget essentials near to them in their carry-on luggage. iPad or Tablet — If you have the luxury of spending upwards of $500 on a tablet, it's probably the only gadget you'll need to tote during travel season since it can hold your ebooks, surf Read more
