‘Tis the season to … travel! It’s all about friends and family for the next few months and whether you’re making plans for a visit or booking flights for a fun getaway, you’ll want to travel in style. A chic, sturdy travel bag or luggage set will make the journey smoother and packing and repacking a cinch. Find an appropriate size that suits your needs, preferably with multiple compartments for easy organization. A cute carry-on and matching suitcase help pull together a slightly scrubby airport-at-the-crack-of-dawn ensemble. With all the different sizes, shapes and styles available, it’s easy to find luggage that is practical, convenient and reflective of your personal taste. So whether you’re jet-setting to a tropical destination for a sunny, poolside Christmas or jingling sleigh bells all the way to grandmother’s house.

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When it comes to choosing a destination for the ideal romantic getaway (okay, for the hypothetical romantic getaway of my hopefully near future), I’m all about tropical settings, luxe amenities, and naturally, gorgeous hotel room pictures on the resort’s booking site! After all, how can a hotel expect you to be seduced into staying somewhere you’ve never been before without incredible photos that promise even more breathtakingly beautiful views in person? And looking at Burasari Resort’s online bookings, it’s hard to believe that the accommodations just boast good looks. From their stylish modern decor and just-opened spa to their fine dining and tropical beach surroundings, Burasari is the ideal place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the tranquil Phuket coast in the lap of luxury. Check out the slideshow for some gorgeous photos of the resort!

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From our friends at Season Five

Man, do I wish I had discovered the MovieWedge in time for my last sleepless red-eye flight to New York! Think of the plushy little media player stand as a bean bag chair for your iPod — it’s tiny, squishy and portable, and props up your device at an adjustable viewing angle so you can watch videos on your device hands-free. Anyone who’s had to entertain themselves on the go knows it’s a pain to have to hold your player for hours at a time (or at least until your downloads run its battery life dry). Now you and your iPod can be cozy just about anywhere as it sits atop its little perch on any tray table, arm rest, or even on your lap!

Price: $9.95
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add MovieWedge to the Hive.

From our friends at Stylehive

From our friends at Stylehive

You love your big purse. It fits not just your wallet, phone and lipstick it can also hold that book you’ve been meaning to read, a few lost pens, a brush and possibly a sippy cup, and a diaper or five.  However, when you need one of the important items that your purse should always possess (that wallet!) you can’t find it.  The same goes for long flights with the kids, trips to the store with a toddler and more.  You need organization and it can come easily just by choosing the right way to organize your bag and possibly your life.

The Pouchee- Designed for those trendy bags that also become bottomless pits.  Simply place all your important cards, cash, phone and more.  It’s easy to use, comes in many styles and colors and can be transferred from one bag to the next.

Fleurville Re-Run MicroPod- This handy pouch is perfect for when you are on the go.  It can hold your phone, ipod, sunglasses, even a diaper, wipes and changing pad. The MicroPod is great for flying or short trips.  The fleece-lined pocket keeps your items scratch-free and it even has an ear piece “pass-through” for your phone or ipod.

Joey Junior Purse Organizer-  If you prefer a roll up version then the Joey Junior Original is for you.  Easy to fill up with all your purse needs and easy to roll up and place in your handbag, you will never feel disorganized again.

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These no refrigeration required boxes are just take and go.  They are affordable too with prices ranging from $3 on up. Go Picnic is the place to shop for healthy, protein-packed meals that are ready to eat when you are on the go.  I love to bring them on the plane with me so that I don’t waste my money on the similar but less healthy fare that can be purchased on the plane.  A Go Picnic meal or snack is a fun yet practical idea when you travel.  Your kids will love the brightly packaged box that is chock full of foods you can be sure are good for them.

Go Picnic offers breakfast, Gluten-free, protein packed, Vegan or Kosher meals ready to eat.  At Go Picnic there is something for everyone all tucked inside a neat little box.  They are simply perfect for that next family trip.

With travel budgets being slimmed down, weekend destinations are becoming more popular. Along with pairing down expenses comes the pairing down of products of the products you need into compartmentalized, targeted beauty products. Italian hair company Davines launched the Essential Weekend kits to take your hair care routine on the road in a zippered pouch. Living in the Pacific NW, the humidity causes major frizz, so the Lovely Smoothing Kit ($16.50) was the perfect antidote to try. The Smoothing Shampoo worked into a slight lather leaving the hair feeling less wiry and silken. The ingredients are like a summer salad with prickly pear to add moisture, rice protein for a protective layer, olive oil as an emollient and olive amphoacetate for hydro lipid balance. The conditioner had a peculiar odor, but it was effective nonetheless. The formulation contains rice wax to nourish, vitamin E to protect from heat and mechanical tool damage, and borage oil to smooth and protect the hair. These products were tested among my male and female cohorts and no other previously used product was as successful in treating frizz. Hair was left flat, smooth, and less harsh. The drawback is the wax in the conditioner, which over time can leave a residue in your hair. This is why it is important to switch your hair products monthly.

From our friends at Short and Sweet NYC

To call Philip Treacy just a milliner is a severe understatement. While he is best known for his award winning hat designs and for his collaborations with Alexander McQueen and Chanel, did you know he’s also the Design Director for the g Hotel in Galway, Ireland? It’s no surprise that his whimsical hat designs have translated into hotel design as well. From the bubblegum Pink Lounge to seashell decorated rooms, Philip explains his designs as “hats people love to wear. With the g, I have created a place where people will love to be.” The g has 101 rooms including the Evangelista Suite (where you can not “wake up for less than $10,000 a day”). All rooms have Treacy-designed Frette linens and even butler service! Take a look at my slideshow to see what living the avant garde life would be like at the g Hotel.

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