Some amazing travel essentials to take on your next trip

I love to travel. But there are things that I like to take with me when I go. Here are some of my amazing finds: 

1. Yoga gloves and socks! Workout rooms don't always exist, but it is nice to know that I can get a nice, safe stretch in with these. When I first saw them, I thought that they were goofy, but they take up so little space, and they are a nice addition. Don't just use them on the road, use them at home, too. For people without a yoga mat, these are especially nice. 
2. A stain stick . Tide is the only one that I have used. This is NOT a laundry pre-treater. This is a WHEN IT HAPPENS USE IT product. It got out red wine from a cuff on a friends' blouse. It removed spaghetti sauce from my skirt, and, it is incredible for ink marks. Don't leave home without it! 
3. Can't take nail polish remover and fit it in your carry on? You can take nail polish remover pads! Incredible product. I once tried to saturate some cotton pads with nail polish remover onto some cotton pads, triple bagged it, and it was a horrible mess. This was much more affordable in more ways than one. I lost a really great cardigan in order to save some money. 
4. Most hotels and motels have irons in the room, and that is great. What about when they do not? This travel iron is a really awesome one. It weighs just around a pound, the design is nice in that it allows the cord to be reeled around the iron when through. The reviews on Amazon are really good, and there are some user shots as well. This is a really well thought out product. Make sure you allow for time for this product to cool down before you pack it into your suitcase, or purchase a thermal case for it, even though I would still let it cool down before I packed it away a little. This iron also has a voltage converter! 
5. Address book with all of the numbers in my cell phone, in case something horrible were to happen to my cell phone and laptop. This DID happen to me once in a foreign country, and I needed the number for a contact in Moscow. Luckily, I had my old school address book with me, and I was able to complete the call. If not, it would have been a disaster. 
6. Medical Alert bracelet necklace or something. If you are not able to speak for yourself, this can save your life. Make sure that yours details the medical condition or allergy that you are affected with. Otherwise, it is merely a clue, not a solution. 
7. Ever been in a hotel that either does not have internet, or is having problems with their internet? I have been in both. It is very frustrating as a traveler to be in a place that does not have internet access, especially when you need it to check in with work and turn things in via email. Just as important is when you would like to unwind with a movie online, or check in with friends. A cell phone modem /hotspot may be an option for you if you travel enough. 
8. Your skin becomes really dry when you fly, the air on the plane is much less humid than the air that we normally breathe. Great moisturizers are all over the place, but how about something that is not a liquid or a gel, and does not take up a large amount of room? I use a skin stick when I travel. This one smells like tangerine, but the smell is not obnoxious. They have other scents, too, and the price is very reasonable. 
9. I like to bring a couple of snacks with me, the food on airplanes, although can be really tasty, is not always respectful of a waistline. Dehydrated snacks like strawberries are actually really GOOD! I found myself adding these to my cereal when I got back home, and they were really nice. 
10. I only use a couple of toothpastes, which is fine, but when I am on the plane, I like to have gum or mints to keep my mouth moist and cut down on bad breath. These particular mints are flavored with cinnamon and peppermint, so they have a very nice flavor to them that is unique. When I want a dessert type mint, I choose this chocolate mint version. 

These are only a few of the things that I use, I would love to hear from you about the things that you use to make your travels better. I will be covering luxury items and fun items soon!

American Airlines makes unplanned stop in Wyoming

American Airlines made an emergency stop in Wyoming when it was noticed that there was a smoky smell on board the aircraft. Mechanics came on board and found a defective panel, disabled it, and the flight was back in the sky. 

Frontier Airlines ads St. Louis and Puerto Vallarta to its' routes

Frontier Airlines added news today when they announced that they will be adding Puerto Vallarta and St. Louis to its' growing route list. 
Puerto Vallarta is one of the prettiest places on the planet, and the trip there is one that every person should make it a point to accomplish in this life. I personally can refer you to friends of mine that have been, and it is a wonderful place. There are a growing number of baby boomers that are going to Puerto Vallarta the first time to scope it out as a place to retire. 

Japan bound passengers get extended holiday in Anchorage!

Passengers aboard an American Airlines jet bound for Japan got a little stop that was unplanned in Anchorage, Alaska.

An indicator light showed that there was a fire in the cargo section of the airplane, so the pilot landed in Anchorage, safely, where American Airlines is picking up the tab for the hotel and accomodations of all of the passengers aboard!   

They are sending a second jet for all of the people who were on board, as well as a crew of mechanics to determine what the cause of the malfunction is. 

Saudi Arabia Human remains found in landing gear, pilot was alerted at take-off but ignored alerts and took off anyway.

In Saudi Arabia, passengers and cabin crew noticed a man in a ball cap running towards the plane, lose step, regain his balance and then disappear from view. 

Flight attendants told the cabin, and the pilot disregarded the notice and took off. Upon landing, a human body was found in the landing gear. I hope that the part about the pilot being informed about this and ignoring it is an error. 


 I will post more on this story if anything else comes through.