Holiday Travel Gift Guide 2022

This year’s recommendations feature companies that have stated environmentally responsible goals with product lines to match.  Klean Kanteen  I admit to being a Klean Kanteen groupie.  If you can hold off until January 2, treat yourself to their newest collection, Rise Drinkware.  I was lucky enough to get advanced samples of the 16 oz. Tumbler[…]

When a Tree Isn’t a Tree

The small desert town of Twentynine Palms is the gateway to Southern California’s iconic Joshua Tree National Park.  The 1,200 square mile park straddles two distinct ecosystems: the Mojave and the Colorado deserts.  Its landscape features craggy rocks, jumbles of stacked boulders, and stark barren terrain dotted by Joshua Trees. The “Joshua Tree” was named[…]

Travel Gifts for the Holidays and a Vacation Idea

During 2019, I searched out new products that are worthy of mention in my year-end travel gift column.  Here are my recommendations for clothing, shoes, and accessories, along with a vacation tip. Head to Toe Outdoor Research manufactures top of the line travel clothing, most with UPF 50+.  Here is a fashionable trifecta: lightweight Swift[…]

Travel Gifts for the Holidays – 2018

Here are  a few presents to consider for the traveler in your life.  What to Wear Clothing Arts’ motto is “Made by Travelers for Travelers.”  They have quality clothing products, all featuring a pick-pocket proof design.  Their Adventure Shirt is ultra quick-dry and, although 100% nylon, feels like top quality cotton.  I have no clue[…]

Travel Gifts for the Holidays

This is one of my favorite columns to write. Over the past year, I’ve been able to sample travel products and come up with a list that is gift-worthy. Here are my suggestions. Can’t Travel Without Eagle Creek – My Eagle Creek inventory includes everything from rolling luggage to handy Pak-It Cubes. My latest find[…]

Annual Travel Gift Guide – December 2016

It’s that time of year to pick my favorite travel items. After assembling the list, I realized that travel clothes seem to have common threads: they look good, are comfortable and functional. But, what to pack them in and how about gadgets and discounts? They are all here! Chico Bag – My “must have” item[…]

Travel Gifts for the Holidays – December 2015

Efficient packing is the first step for any trip. Eagle Creek always has innovative gear and this year I discovered their Adventure Pop Top Carry On. It converts from a wheeled under seat tote to full size luggage. The company stands behind all of their products with a “no matter what warranty.” Shop at www.eaglecreek.com.[…]

2014 – Holiday Travel Gift Ideas

It’s that time of year to think about presents. Here are a few of my favorites. Head to Toe: Outdoor Research’s Exit Cap is stylish and comfortable. It’s durable wool/polyester/nylon blend will keep your head warm and dry. www.outdoorresearch.com Exit Cap™ Clothing Arts has a couple of super products to keep thieves at bay (I[…]

2013 – Holiday Shopping

It’s that time of the year for my list of “go to” places to shop. My favorite online “stores” have four things in common: quality goods, superior customer service, knowledgeable staff and consumer friendly product guarantees. Here they are along with my suggestions for travel related gifts. Eagle Creek – Their Pack-It Specter system is[…]