Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Handy, dandy items
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 03/17/02
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Hit the beach, but forget the towel! This cool beach mat stays put when the wind blows, keeping the sand out of your suntan lotion. The Snap-Towel mat collapses into a 19-inch disc for carrying, and has an inflatable terrycloth-covered pillow to cushion your head. The ultra-bright colors (yellow, purple, or aqua) are easy to spot in a crowd. The mat costs about $40 and is available from Herrington Catalog (800-622-5221) and online at www.herringtoncatalog.com.
Little beauties
National Geographic offers two pillboxes and a compact, all beautifully enameled and truly distinctive. Made of brass and pewter with an Art Deco flair, the compact ($49.95) is 2. inches in diameter, and the pillboxes ($39.95 each) are 1. inches across. Each comes in a soft velvet pouch. Available by calling 888-225-5647 or visiting www.nationalgeographic.com.
Constant connection
You can access all of the maps, guidebooks, and directions you need while you're traveling in the States (or anywhere else with a digital network), using Verizon's wireless mobile Web and a Web-capable digital phone. Customize the information, and Verizon will send you alerts when updates arrive. You needn't be near a computer or a land line, and you can access anything on the Internet, from how to get to your hotel to whether your flight will take off on time. For more information, including equipment costs and rate plans, visit www.verizonwireless.com or telephone 800-256-4646.
Lylah M. Alphonse's e-mail address is lalphonse@globe.com.