Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
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By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 05/12/02
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Make sure your pet has his own special bed when you travel. The Snuggle Ball is a cozy, portable place for your dog to sleep or your kitty to catnap. It molds to your pet's shape and readjusts every time he or she does. It's filled with a fluffy fiberfill and covered with a soft, man-made fleece; the cover comes off for easy washing. It comes in two colors (natural or forest green) and four sizes (18 to 44 inches wide, to fit pets ranging from 10 to 100 pounds). It costs $39.50 to $99.50 — extra covers, $29.50 to $69.50 — at Orvis stores in Boston (telephone 617-742-0288) and Framingham (508-872-7711); through the catalog (800-541-3541); and online at www.orvis.com.
Little ring bearers
These tiny teapots are great hiding places to stash your rings when you're traveling. Or tuck your favorite scented votive candle inside and make your hotel room smell like home. They cost $14 each from Danvers-based Shambala Teas; order online at www.shambalateas.com, or telephone 877-588-8327. item photographed by John Blanding on 5/1/02, should be in Travel folder.
Work out your wear and tear
If you can't live without your workout, make room in your bag for "Fitness for Travelers" by Suzanne Schlosberg ($14, Houghton Mifflin). This "ultimate workout guide for the road" has tips and routines, first-person tales of on-the-go exercise, and a guide to finding the healthy offerings among fast food. It also offers basic information about muscle groups, dietary requirements, and advice such as how to get enough sleep when your internal clock needs a tune-up, and how to strength-train without the standard equipment. Available at bookstores, and online at www.amazon.com and www.bn.com.