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Holiday gifts for travelers, from bags to gadgets
Nov 8th, 2011
Many travelers have a favorite item or gadget they can't leave home without - the equivalent of a teddy bear for grown-ups. Maybe it's the GPS, or the inflatable neck pillow, or the Kindle, or the wheeled bag. At holiday time, as we struggle to come up with the perfect present for everyone on our list, it's worth considering which of our treasured travel bring-alongs might make a good gift for someone else. (Source: AP) -
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