Destinations Where they went Travel gear Student travel Sensible traveler
Smooth, safe, and soulful
By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 12/22/02
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This slim tin of shea butter slips easily into your carry-on bag, and its lavender scent is soothing and invigorating. Made in France from Senegalese shea nuts, the thick cream is perfect for smoothing and moisturizing even the driest, road-worn skin. A 3.88-ounce tin costs $15 at Williams-Sonoma stores; through their catalog (telephone 800-541-2233); and online at www.williams-sonoma.com.
Road radio
Boston Acoustics Recepter Radio is a high-performance radio for the music fiend in each of us. Its tuner can pull in and hold the weakest FM stations, separating closely spaced stations clearly and letting you listen to that concerto in full, without losing the end to interference. The 4-by-7.-by-6-inch radio is larger than many travel clocks – thus the richer sound. Dual alarms can be set to music, buzzers, or both. It costs $159 and is available directly from the manufacturer at www.bostonacoustics.com; by telephone at 978-538-5000; and at Tweeter stores (log on to www.bostona.com/radio–dealers.htm for locations).
Smoke protector
This compact, emergency hood gives you an extra 15 minutes to escape a fire, protectingÆ your eyes and lungs from smoke and toxic gases. Carbon monoxide poisoning and complications from smoke inhalation are a concern even in high-rise hotel buildings, where it can take longer to get to safety from upper floors. You twist open the Evac-U8 canister, bite down on the snorkel-like filter, and pull the heat-resistant hood over your head. It accommodates long hair and beards, and leaves your vision unrestricted. The catalytic filter provides a high level of protection, and if you have to use it within five years, the manufacturer will send you a free replacement. It is 5 inches long, 2. inches wide, and weighs 11 ounces. (It is worth taking the manufacturer’s information with you if you are flying because the device may not be recognizable to airport security personnel.) It costs $69 and is available through the Magellan’s catalog (800-962-4943); and online at www.westpacmarine.com, www.evac-u8.com, and www.safehomeproducts.com.