Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Putting on the Ritz
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 04/21/02
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Keep your ties from getting crinkled or crushed while you travel. The Tie Caddy from Pinnacle Ventures in Warwick, R.I., lets you roll your tie into a transparent plastic case (so you can see what you’ve packed) and keeps it dust- and wrinkle-free. It’s just 4. inches high and 2. inches long, and costs about $6 (a four-pack costs about $22). It is available through the Solutions catalog (877-718-7901), and online at www.tiecaddy.com and www.etravelgear.com.
Remake your image
This stylish little compact measures 2. inches across and only three-eighths inch deep. Click it open to find two mirrors – one regular, one magnified, so you’re always ready for your close-up. The silver-plated oval costs $20 from Red Envelope (877-733-3683, or online at www.redenvelope.com), and for $5 more, it can be monogrammed.
Air out your grievances
Had a smoker stayed in that nonsmoking hotel room you requested? This plug-in air purifier/deodorizer can clear the air quickly. The unit can purify the air in two ways: by super-oxidating it, converting odors into oxygen, or by releasing 125 trillion ions per second to remove mildew, dust, mold, bacteria, and fungi. It has no filters to replace (molecules are trapped on a stainless steel collector grid) and features a soft night light. Each unit covers a 12-foot-square room. Available for $39.95 at Brookstone stores, through the catalog (800-926-7000), and online at www.brookstone.com.