Tagged: suitcase

A Carry-On Bag You Can Ride Around the Airport

Here's a novel way of getting around the airport: hitching a ride on your carry-on bag.A contraption called Modobag lets you do just that. Equipped with an electric motor, it's a…

Floating Hotels, a Moving Observation Tower, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* FLOATING HOTELS DRIFT INTO FRANCE AND JAPAN (Forbes/Nikkei Asian Review). Looks like floating hotels could become the latest…

Luggage Clip Lets You Pull Your Suitcase Hands-Free

If you're tired of dragging your rolling suitcase around by hand and don't mind looking slightly ridiculous, a new doohickey called My Hitch is perfect for you.It's a plastic clip…

Decoding Three Common Travel Tips on Dining, Timing and Packing

When it comes to tips on how to travel better and more affordably, there are some old-chestnuts that always apply. But though they sound obvious, many actually require insider…

The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ballooning and Wine Tasting in Northern California

Hot air ballooning is a very popular activity in Sonoma County; and admittedly there's no shortage of outfitters that offer scenic flights over the Northern California vineyards,…

Summer's Big Entrance: Wallet-Friendly Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

Forget June 21st. For most of us, the long Memorial Day weekend is the real kick-off to summer. Lower gas prices will make a summer road trip more affordable than last year, and…

Paddle Your Own Canoe this Summer, Family Style

Taking to the water this summer doesn't have to mean a trip to the beach. Sometimes the most entertaining and educational trip for the whole family is one which encourages team work…