If there's someone on your holiday gift list who loves to travel (or who doesn't, but does anyhow), this story offers suggestions of great gear.
As I read down the list, I thought, hey, I know a cheaper way! So, in the spirit of trying to save money, here are some of the story's suggestions and my alternatives:
1. Dual wine-bottle carrier, $19.95-$64.95 at Bottlewise.com.
Jen's way: Wrap bottles in two plastic grocery bags and knot the tops. Place in the center of your suitcase and pack dirty laundry tightly around them. Six bottles of Argentinian wine (only three in my suitcase -- three in my non-wine-drinking friend's) traveled from South America to Pennsylvania this way unbroken in February.
2. Luggage Locator, $19.99 to $29.99 at Edwards Luggage and Going in Style stores.
Jen's way: A red suitcase decorated to your liking with flourescent duct tape from the hardware store. Can't miss it.
3. ICOON+ Global Picture Dictionary, $9.99 on Amazon.com.
Jen's way: Index cards and a pen. Draw your own pictures. Also doubles as entertainment while waiting in security lines.
What's your best thrifty travel tip? Post a comment and share!
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