Tamperseal Travel Blog

Resolve to be more comfortable in the air

This is resolution week pretty much worldwide. As an avid traveler you can resolve to make your experiences more memorable and more relaxing. If you're jittery on flights or can't seem to get some shut eye, try some techniques for comfort in the air.

Before you board the plane, envision yourself having a calm flight and reaching your destination well rested and relaxed.

When you take your seat, take out some comfort items such as a travel neck pillow or some ear plugs to help you become settled. Start performing some deep breathing activities to relax your body:

• Breathe in through the nose for 2 seconds and hold for 2 seconds
• Release through the mouth for 2 seconds while dropping my shoulders as you breathe out
• Repeat this and increase the number of seconds one at a time until you are breathing in for 8 seconds, holding for 8 seconds, and releasing for 8 seconds
• By that point you should be breathing with your diaphragm ie. taking in deep breaths by filling your stomach first, holding and giving your body time to relax

Capture new memories as you realize your New Year's resolution

Resolve to travel more this year and to capture all of the memories you make.

There are so many ways to capture and share the memories from your adventures with friends and family. You can take select your favorite digital photos and make prints--pop them in tiny albums and give them to friends and family at special events.  Indulge your love of photography.

Remember to organize your camera and accessories (especially important for the serious amateur photographer) with a travel camera bag.  This way you will have room to tote your camera, cords and accessories. It's three in one.

If you're looking to stay in the United States this year, choose states you've never been to or visit areas that are meaningful to American history to learn more about your country.

Top things to do in London

It's full of history and modern wonder. When London calls, you'll know where to go.

Before you fly anywhere, be sure to review flight regulations and travel regulations regarding international flights. Remember the TSAs stance on locked luggage -- probably the best way to go is getting a TSA lock  (it's the only lock recognized by the TSA, meaning they have special keys to open and search your luggage without breaking the lock).

Have fun traveling and visit these fun and fancy locales:

• Trafalgar Square - Take a picture with the giant lion for us
• Take a ride in the London Eye
• Visit Harrod's
• Have a photo op in one of the red phone booths
• Hitch a ride in a Double Decker Bus
• Watch the changing of the guard
• Take the Tube back to your hotel
• Stop by at the British Museum
• Buckingham Palace -- need we say more?
• Have a pint at an authentic pub
• Visit the real Hyde Park
• Have High Tea with Friends
• Piccadilly Circus
• Anything else that is a must-see for you!

Think safety first while visiting top 2009 destinations

It's official. Frommer's has released its top destinations for 2009. We'll share them with you and suggest some tools to keep you safe while you have fun traveling this year.

1. Washinton, D.C. - Did you know many of the awesome attractions in the nation's captial were free? Yes! The Smithsonian, the National Zoo, the National Monuments and more. Soak up the history. You can even find bargain hotels in the D.C. area and take a train into the city for the traveler on a budget.

2. Saqqara, Egypt - Cairo? Please. This destination is less cramped with visitors and vendors. Open space and greenery give it that thousands of years old ambience -- even in 2009. ** Want to make sure you cell phone stays your own when you travel? Check out the security phone purse. It also carries your cash, ID, credit cards and more for those times when you don't want to lug a daypack around.**

3. Lassen Volcanic National Park, California - Swimming, boating, fishing, 150 miles of hiking trails -- the perfect opportunity to get connected with nature. Even in high season, it's unlikely you would pay more than $100 for accommodations.

4. Istanbul, Turkey - Sushi and boutique hotels? You can find it in Istanbul. Everything for the lover of arts and culture.

5. Belfast, Northern Ireland - The best in Irish music and bars. The strife and checkpoints, which existed a decade ago are replaced by high-class accommodations and a happening tourist scene.

Kiss jet-lag good-bye

Even the most experienced travelers can't escape jet-lag. Many people build in extra days into their stay to get over their wacky internal clock. If you try to prevent it before you take off for your destination, you can reduce the signs and symptoms of jet-lag.

• About five days before you leave, shift your sleep-awake pattern to match that of your impending destination. Make the change gradually at about an hour per day.

• When it's daytime at your final destination, stay awake. When it is night (at your destination) try to sleep in order to train your body.

• Don't forget to set your watch to local time when you're on your flight!

• Hydration is key. Drink plenty of water and avoid liquids with caffeine and alcohol.

• Try a homeopathic remedy for jet-lag such as No Jet-Lag
  
  • It's homeopathic and manufactured according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). Made with all natural ingredients.   

Be a space saver, not a cabin hog with a travel duffle bag

There's no question that families need storage space. If you're planning a trip to Grandma's house for the holidays, chances are you'll be returning with a bunch of holiday gifts trailing behind you. By following some simple packing tips, you can save yourself the trouble of traveling like a celebrity -- with 20 bags in tow.

• Don't just think like a space saver. Pack like one. Organize what each family member will take far in advance so the kids are not tempted to take 12 extra outfits last minute.

• Pack an extra duffle. The travel duffle is a great choice because it folds up in its own lightweight pouch and expands into a large duffle to tote your holiday gifts back home.
• Use as few suitcases as possible!
•  Pack a tiny backpack of toys and snacks for each child to keep them occupied and happy during your travels  

Get 'plugged' in to any country with the right tools

Whether you need to send e-mail from your laptop in Rome or plug in your hair dryer in Athens, a travel power adapter will help you stay connected.

A three in one universal adapter with USB charger means you can get worldwide compatibility from one device. Charge your laptop or other mobile devices without a problem for use with electronics up to 25 W.

The device automatically detects inbound voltage and converts it to 100 volt while the USB works with 110V 220 V AC.

The most convenient part is that it is highly portable and easy to use.

Ergonomic Luggage Scale - Weekly Featured Product

Holiday travel. Packing up the family luggage. Flying with holiday gifts --There are many opportunities (too many!) to over stuff your luggage, putting you in danger of paying extra fees.

A Digital Luggage Scale can help you keep your cash in your pocket.

This ergonomic luggage scale has both a top grip handle for light items and two side grips designed for use with both hands which is ideal for heavier items.

 Stand-out Features:

• It's easy to handle with one hand (for lighter items) and side lift with both hands for heavier items
• Includes tape measure
• Weighs up to 75 Lbs or 34 Kg
• Display is easy to read 
• Switch from Pound to Kilogram in one Click
• Hook Tucks away
• Large reset button to zero out luggage scale
• Weighs only 9 oz 5" x 6½" x 1"
• Lithium battery included
• FREE SHIPPING

Must-have accessories for the wired traveler

You can't visit an airport without seeing someone texting, browing Web sites on their laptops or answering e-mails from their Blackberry. It's the age of the Wired Traveler, which means special accessories are in demand for info on the go.

• A huge pet peeve for many travelers is trying to use their laptop when lights are dim. The USB computer light plugs into your computer for a battery free light source wherever you go.
• Travel Utility Pouch keeps all of your cables, power supply and converters in one place. The pouch can easily be strapped to cases for convenience.      

• Travel adapter plug kit helps you fit your appliances into foreign outlets      

Safety tips for traveling solo

About 34.8 million U.S. adults have taken a vacation by themselves in the past three years. The age of the solo traveler is on the rise because many Americans are waiting longer to get married and have children. But traveling solo requires special safety considerations.


Traveling alone can make you a target for criminals. The following are our suggested items to help keep you safe on your trips at home and abroad.

• Travel Security Day Pack - With slashguard front and bottom panels, this day pack offers you the security and comfort to travel from destination to destination.
  
  • Anti-Theft Features:
    • eXomesh® Slashguard in front and bottom panels
    • slashproof adjustable shoulder straps
    • Snatchproof shoulder strap allows the bag to anchor to a secure fixture and
      tamperproof zippers keep personal items safe
• PacSafe TuneSafe - Make sure your ipod is around for years to come with this anti-theft device. 
• PacSafe mini combination lock - A resettable combination in a zinc/alloy casing.