Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Travel Tips & Gadgets Ease Holiday Stress
Actress, Author Mariel Hemingway & Travelers Advantage say:
Travel Tips & Gadgets Ease Holiday Stress
NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 12, 2007- Most people travel at some time during the holidays and it can be very stressful, says author and travel expert Mariel Hemingway.
"But there are items that can help reduce stress," she says. "I take a few must-have items with me when I fly, and they make a real difference."
Hemingway's favorites include:
- An air purifier and noise cancellation headphones, which can also work as a sound system.
- Sesame oil or tea tree oil. "This sounds odd, but I put a dab of oil in my nostrils," she says. "The tea tree oil kills germs and the sesame oil keeps your nose and throat from cracking.
- Tea and food for onboard dining. "I like to know where my food has been, and if you bring your own, you have no issues with how you feel when you arrive," she says.
Leslie Downey, director of communication for Travelers Advantage and TravelersAdvantage.com, said, "You can fill the stockings with a variety of exciting gadgets that will ensure that the traveler on your list rides in comfort and arrives in style in the New Year.
Popular gadgets from the experts at Travelers Advantage include:
- Portable DVD players - Not only does their slim, lightweight profile make them easy to carry while traveling, but they also can be a lifesaver for entertaining any children along for the ride.
- MP3 players, iPods & Mobile phones - Who doesn't love music? It's a great stress reliever and makes the miles fly by. An MP3 player or iPod also politely takes care of an annoying stranger who happens to be seated next to you. Many phones have special airplane modes and music playback features such as the popular iPhone, which allows travelers to listen to music and watch movies without breaking rules.
- Digital travel alarm clocks - The best ones fold flat and link through radio waves to the Atomic Clock Station, keeping accurate time through many time zones and across countries.
- Handheld GPS devices - They know where you are, even when you don't. GPS devices use satellite signals to tell you exactly where you are and how fast you're going. Many contain detailed street maps, which are so helpful in new cities.
- Buckey pillows, travel pillows and travel massagers - The U-shaped Buckey pillow is filled with buckwheat hulls and made of washable fabric. Nothing helps more than proper head and neck support when you're napping on a plane. And a portable travel massager might mean you arrive feeling better than when you left, so you can truly enjoy your holidays.
About Mariel Hemingway
Mariel Hemingway made her silver screen debut at 13 years old in "Lipstick," and was nominated for an Oscar four years later for Woody Allen's "Manhattan." She has starred in some 30 films. Currently, she is producing a film based on her grandfather's epic best-seller "A Moveable Feast," a set of memoirs of his experiences in Paris in the 1920s. In addition to her film career, she found a passion for holistic and balanced living. She's written two books and conducts wellness retreats across the country sharing her insights about yoga, meditation, nutrition and home. Hemingway is a 45-year-old wife and mother of two teenagers.
About Travelers Advantage
Members of Travelers Advantage (
www.travelersadvantage.com or 1-877-841-1335) can save money on air travel, cruises, car rentals and accommodations, as well as earn five percent cash back on eligible travel booked with preferred providers through the service. Membership in Travelers Advantage can be enjoyed during the first month for only $1. The trial membership can be canceled at any time during the one-month trial period by calling toll free and owing nothing further. Unless the member calls to cancel during the trial, the membership will be extended automatically for an entire year at the $9.99 monthly fee and automatically renewed annually upon expiration at the then-current monthly fee, billed to a credit card account, without the member having to do anything further. Additionally, members may call toll free to cancel at any time and receive a pro-rata refund of their then current membership fee. Travelers Advantage is offered by Affinion Group, a leader in the membership, insurance and loyalty marketing businesses, providing products and services that touch the lives of millions of Americans.
About Affinion Group
As a global leader with nearly 35 years of experience, Affinion Group (
www.affinion.com) enhances the value of its partners' customer relationships by developing and marketing valuable loyalty, membership, checking account, insurance and other compelling products and services. Leveraging its expertise in product development and targeted marketing, Affinion helps generate significant incremental revenue for more than 5,200 affinity partners worldwide, including many of the largest and most respected companies in financial services, retail, travel, and Internet commerce. Based in Norwalk, Conn., the company has approximately 3,000 employees throughout the United States and in 14 countries across Europe.
