Traveling Chic Blog-Travel Tips-Travel Luggage-Travel Accessories

DIY travel project!!

2008-07-02T10:22:00.000-07:00

Looking for a fun project to do over the summer... or something to keep your kids busy with? Take a world map and use colored push pins to mark the locations of where you've traveled. You could use different colors for each family member. You can also mark the places you would like to go in the future! When finished you can frame it and put it on the wall or you can pin it to a bulletin board. It definitely makes for a great conversation piece!

Fun Travel Gifts for Grads!!

2008-07-02T10:12:00.000-07:00

Want to find a unique, stylish, fun gift for a new graduate?!! Check out www.travelingchic.com! We have cute luggage, passport covers, luggage tags and more...

Travel Tip #10

2008-07-02T08:06:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that everyone traveling between the United States and Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda may be required to have and present a valid passport. Make it easy to find in your bag as you go through customs and keep your travel documents and currency organized with a cute, stylish holder! Check out our new styles at www.travelingchic.com!

Animal Print Luggage now in stock!!

2008-06-11T11:18:00.001-07:00

This head turning luggage is brand new to travelingchic.com and we couldn't be more excited!! Available in both leopard and zebra print, it will surely make a statement in the concourse!

Packing Tip #11 and #12

2008-06-11T10:58:00.001-07:00

#11 If you are traveling with your spouse or a close friend I recommend cross-packing. This means that you pack half of your personal things and half of your travel companion's things in your luggage and pack the other half of both of your things in their luggage. Since there is always the chance that the airline may lose your luggage you will have much better odds with this packing method to at least end up with some of your stuff!!

#12 To help save room when traveling with children, I suggest packing your kid's shoes inside adult shoes. Another space saving tip is to stuff other little things inside your shoes, such as a small shampoo bottle or your jewelry!

Travel Tip #9: Avoid Vacation Pounds!

2008-06-08T10:18:00.000-07:00

When you are on vacation it is hard to avoid the unwanted “Vacation pounds”! One thing I do to keep myself from having to hit the gym when I get home is keeping a food diary and using the book “Calorie King”. I know it may sound a little anal, but just jotting down what you have eaten really helps you keep everything under control. Having the numbers in front of you may help you opt out of that 3rd Pina Colada and move towards a lower calorie cerveza! The calorie king book is small enough to fit in your purse and helps give you a rough estimate of how much you've eaten. It also contains the calories and details of most chain restaurants in the US. However, don't let me spoil any of your vacation fun! Enjoying yourself by splurging on treats you don't normally eat at home isn't the end of the world! If you have to spend an extra day at the gym when you get back, so be it!

New Product! Tag-along Tote

2008-06-08T09:59:00.001-07:00

We have a new product in stock that is incredibly useful, but also stylish. With the TSA rules getting more and more strict, it is impossible to get by with all of your hair and shower products in one carry-on. If you are like most women and like to take all of your products with you then the tagalong tote will be perfect for you! This bag holds full sized bottles and prevents any spillage in your suitcase! The Tag-along tote comes with 3 bags that are 13" by 17". Check it out at www.travelingchic.com!

Check out Travelingchic.com in AARP!

2008-05-01T18:56:00.000-07:00

Travelingchic.com has been featured in the May/June issue of AARP! Check it out on page 28.

Get your Mom Travel Accessories for Mother's Day!

2008-05-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

Does your Mom love to travel? Why not show her how much you love her and give her some new stylish travel accessories! Check out our cosmetic bags, luggage tags, passport covers and bikini bags that are perfect for summer!

Travel Safety Tip #2

2008-04-03T16:19:00.000-07:00

Do you remember when you were kids at amusement parks or other busy areas and your parents would pick a meeting spot in case you got lost or separated? I don't think you are ever too old for this idea and I like to use it when I'm traveling with someone and using public transportation. The trains in foreign countries are busy and confusing, and unless you have an international cell phone it is very easy to lose one another!! I always set the meeting point at the final destination. That way if someone doesn't make it on the train you both will eventually end up at the place you were trying to get to!

New Product Line!!

2008-04-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

Traveling Chic is very excited to announce that they are now carrying "Room It Up" travel products! They are cute, stylish and best of all modestly priced! Featured on the Today Show and in magazines such as Good Housekeeping, these accessories are going to be hard to keep in stock! Check out the new carry-ons, passport wallets, luggage tags and cosmetic bags at www.travelingchic.com.

Travel Tip #8

2008-04-03T15:41:00.000-07:00

Recently, I was woken up in my hotel room at 4:30am! The person who spent the previous night in my room had wanted to get up that early, me on the other hand, had been planning to sleep in! From now on I have vowed to make sure the hotel alarm clock is not on before I go to bed. Learn from my mistake and do the same! Check out our cute travel alarm clocks at www.travelingchic.com!

Traveling Chic is shipping to Canada!!

2008-03-26T21:00:00.000-07:00

Good News! Traveling chic is now shipping to Canada! To celebrate our move into international shipping, we are offering 10% off everything on our site!! Just enter “CANADA” into the promotional box at checkout.

Packing Tip #10

2008-02-28T11:42:00.000-08:00

Want to help out the country that you are visiting, but don't know how?! Check out this website: StuffYourRucksack.com . This site is designed to help small organizations that don't typically receive support from international NGO's or their government. It lets you look up the country you are visiting and lists the supplies, clothing or toys needed. Instead of bringing that extra sweater, why not toss in a small donation! This site makes it easy for you to give back to the wonderful people you have met along the way!!

Frugal Travel Tip #1

2008-02-19T16:48:00.000-08:00

If you are traveling in England don't change your money at the airport! Instead, use the British Post Office. Most locations will let you change your currency without a commission! Check out postoffice.co.uk to find an office near your hotel.

Traveling Chic is featured in CosmoGirl!

2008-02-13T09:48:00.000-08:00

Check out Traveling Chic in the March issue of CosmoGirl! Also, check out the new products we have available at www.travelingchic.com

Travel Tip #7

2008-02-10T08:50:00.000-08:00

Have you ever ended up in a hotel room where the curtains don't quite shut all the way and a little sliver of light finds its way right into your eyes?! I have a little trick to help you get the shut eye that you need! Use a hanger from the closet and attach the clips to both of the curtains to keep them tightly closed. However, if you really want to be prepared pack a sleep mask and you'll never have this problem! Check out some of our new styles at www.travelingchic.com!

Sale at Traveling Chic!

2008-02-07T20:56:00.000-08:00

Check out the items on sale at Travelingchic.com! Get them while they last!!!

'Tis the Season for a Sale!!

2007-11-21T13:53:00.001-08:00

Get your holiday shopping done early with 15% off everything at Traveling chic. Sale good now until the 25th! Just enter "Turkey" in the coupon box when checking out at www.travelingchic.com.

Travel Tip #6

2007-11-07T14:52:00.000-08:00

Before I travel abroad, I like to make a pocket sized "Travel Cheat Sheet". Usually it includes Fahrenheit to Celsius conversions and metric conversions. I also like to have the currency exchange rate and I'll write down how much $1, $10, $25, $50, and $100 are worth. This helps making decisions while shopping easier, faster and less stressful. If I know I will be shopping a lot, especially in markets, I bring a small calculator. This way I can ensure that I don't rip myself off with a silly purchase. Finally, I like to put important phone numbers on it such as, my hotel number, the police etc.

Brand New! Stylish Travel Neck Pillow!

2007-10-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

3 new styles of travel neck pillows are in at Traveling Chic! If you have never used one of these while traveling... you must try it now!! You may never have trouble sleeping on a cramped plane or in the car on a road trip again! The pillows are plush, squishy and the perfect accessory to travel in comfort and in style!

Travel Safety Tip #1

2007-10-01T10:19:00.000-07:00

Be safe while in your hotel, especially if you are traveling alone. If the hotel clerk reads your room number out loud and others have heard, ask for a different room. Also, don’t answer your door to a stranger. If they claim to be hotel staff, be sure to call down to the front desk and ask if they have sent someone up. Although this may be a little neurotic, I also check closets, the shower and behind curtains to make sure no one is hiding in my room before I lock the door. For extra safety, sometimes I’ll bring a travel door alarm or doorstop if I know the hotel rooms aren’t very secure.

Trendy Travel Luggage by Halsea!

2007-09-24T16:55:00.000-07:00

Traveling Chic is in love with the seahorse design by Sally Bartz of Halsea! This retro beach print is perfect for all fabulous vacation destinations! The carry-on size sturdy roller suitcase is made with laminated canvas and leather trim, 3 organizer pockets, and side and top handles. Check it out at www.travelingchic.com

Packing Tip #9

2007-09-22T13:24:00.000-07:00

My 2nd favorite packing mantra is this: "Pack half as much as you think, but bring twice as much money!" It is completely possible to pack light if you choose your items well! I never bring stuff that I don't wear at home. Chances are it will sit in your suitcase the same way it hangs in your closet! I also like to stick to either blacks or browns, this cuts down on the number of shoes you have to carry and keeps your luggage from getting too heavy! Don't forget that accessories, such as, scarves and jewelry help create the illusion of more outfits and take up very little room! Also, I usually find that traveling tends to cost more than you budget for... meaning there are always more things that you'd like to do and more souveneirs that you'd like to bring home! If possible bring more money than you initally planned for because it's no fun going home wishing you had done something or remorsing over a gift you couldn't bring back!

Packing Tip #8 - Cris Notti Cosmetic Bags!!!

2007-09-20T21:22:00.001-07:00

This cosmetic tube is the perfect size for packers that like to roll their clothes. If you have never tried the roll-your-clothes method - it works great for keeping everything compact and wrinkle free; especially if you are traveling by backpack! This cosmetic bag fits nicely into any suitcase or bag and is coated with a durable plastic to help you wipe away spills! Check it out at www.travelingchic.com