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6 of the Best ... Travel GadgetsBy Louise FarquharThere is no doubt that adventuring around the world is always that little bit more exciting when combined with a healthy dose of spontaneity, but as any well seasoned traveler will tell you, getting organized is the key to ensuring that your global gallivanting will go without a hitch. As a travellady.com reader you will have already researched your destination thoroughly using our in-depth guides to all the coolest places and, in true international glamour puss style, also engaged in a flurry of pre-booking, film-star pre-holiday spa treatments and some serious wardrobe supplementation. But there is more to impeccable pre-trip organizing than this. To take the trauma out of traveling completely it is imperative to grab whatever help is on hand, and we know the perfect little assistants. So don’t struggle on your own – enlist these guys and then sit back, relax and enjoy. OAG Travel Planner OnlineThis is the world’s leading online flight and travel planning tool. It offers access to millions of direct and connecting flights, aircraft seating plans, destination information, business etiquette and details of 81,000 hotels. You also get OAG membership $349 Blackberry 7230
$349.99 AccuWeather.com Premium ServiceIf a torrential downpour turning your Prada flip flops soggy is a concern then subscribe to the Premium Service on AccuWeather.com to have access to the latest local forecasts for towns and cities all over the globe. Hourly forecasting and no annoying pop-up adverts make this the weather service for the traveller who wants that little bit more. $39.95 Siemens SX1 MobileTo access the weather you are going to need to log onto the internet and the new SX1 from Siemen is the perfect little helper. With the excellent online connection you can check that the sun will be shining tomorrow, record your vacation antics with the in-built camcorder keep up to date with the local news using the FM radio and enjoy all your favourite tunes on the music player. This ‘smart phone’ is an essential travel companion. Garmin Etrex Vista and Map Source
$321.41 Bose Quiet Comfort 2 HeadphonesIf jet engine noise spoils your in-flight movie or you just want exceptional sound from your MP3 player then the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones are a ‘must have’ item in your hand luggage. They have special noise cancelling technology that blocks unwanted irritations like babies crying two rows behind while faithfully preserving the clarity of music or silence that you do want to hear. They fold up and are light to carry. $299 |
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good trips require a diary and the Blackberry 7230 is the grooviest around.
It supports worldwide international roaming on GSM/GPRS networks and
delivers email, phone, SMS, browser and organiser applications. This
superior little device features a crisp, high-resolution colour screen and
is compact and lightweight with superior battery performance, making it
ideal for mobile use. 
Your
flights went smoothly, your dairying is exemplary, the weather forecast is
for blue skies and you have phoned home to make sure all is well – but can
you find your hotel? Don’t worry, the Garmin Etrex Vista is on hand and with
its advanced colour mapping you can pinpoint hotels, restaurants, ski-fields
and Gucci Shops. It is also completely waterproof so don’t worry if it falls
in the pool while you’re reaching for that Martini!