Sunday, July 28, 2013

Luxury necessities: Best new travel accessories

Austerity is for bureaucrats. Here's to the gear, gadgets and gewgaws of the dignified traveler

Whether you?re treating a case of wanderlust or traveling for work, there?s no reason luxury should be a packing casualty.

These latest luxury necessities will get you comfortable and prepared for your next flight.


Omega Men?s Seamaster Professional Diver ($4,180)

Omega Men?s Seamaster Professional Diver"Gentlemen, synchronize your extremely impressive watches." Omega has been James Bond?s watch for the last two decades, and when Daniel Craig rebooted the franchise in 2006 with ?Casino Royale,? it was with the Seamaster on his wrist.

If it?s good enough for the ultimate international spy, it?s good enough for a sales trip to Ypsilanti.

www.omegawatches.com


Brunello Cucinelli Leather and Flannel Overnight Bag ($2,190)

Brunello Cucinelli Leather and Flannel Overnight Bag ($2,190)Primo stuff requires a primo bag. Just because you?re making a last-minute trip doesn?t mean you can?t rush off in style.

Nearly every Cucinelli 2013 item seems to be made with the fashion-forward adventurer in mind.

www.neimanmarcus.com


Sennheiser MM 450-X Travel ($450)

Sennheiser MM 450-X TravelPhones call. Noise cancellation, premium sound quality and no cords to tangle -- that?s pretty standard stuff for headphones these days.

These ones also come with Bluetooth capability that allows you to take calls and the TalkThrough feature lets you have a conversation with the flight attendant without doffing your cans.

Just make sure the guy next to you doesn?t catch on to that function.

http://en-us.sennheiser.com


Leica X2 ($1,995)

Leica X2 No "oh snap" jokes, please. This beauty lets you capture just how breathtaking your surroundings are without forcing to you to lug a large, scoliotic camera around your neck.

Designed to look like the machine your dad toted around on family road trips, this 12-ounce, pocket-sized shooter snaps images the old man couldn?t have dreamed of.

www.bhphotovideo.com


Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection Luggage ($723-1807)

Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection LuggageIt must be said, Winston Churchill had a lot of baggage. Globe-Trotter has been an elite name in luggage since� people began trotting around the globe for pleasure. They?ve carried the necessities of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Winston Churchill.

Handmade with Victorian machinery, these timeless suitcases will stay in the family for generations and get cooler with wear.

www.globetrotter1897.com


Alden 405 Indy Boot ($500)

Alden 405 Indy Boot ($500)Bet you didn't know his real name was Henry Walton. If you?re planning on adventure, you might seek fashion inspiration from another pop hero.

Dr. Henry Walton ?Indiana? Jones Jr. laced up his handcrafted, impossibly comfortable Alden 405 boots whenever he left campus to track down Nazis and archeological wonders.

www.jcrew.com


Chassis Double Zip Travel Companion ($655)

Chassis Double Zip Travel CompanionJust don't call it a man purse. Stashing your phone, cards, cash and passport in a flashy Louis Vuitton travel wallet is a good way to get your most important items snatched up. This subtle yet distinguished accessory provides an alternative.

www.dunhill.com


Swarovski 10x32mm EL SwaroVision Binoculars ($2,239)

Swarovski 10x32mm EL SwaroVision BinocularsGood-looking pair. If you?re going to be seeing the best sights a country has to offer, you?ll want the best sight you can afford.

The SwaroVision glasses come with the highest quality optical performance you?ll find in a binocular that comes in a size you won?t mind hauling around.

www.binoculars.com


Killspencer Dopp/Folio 2.0 ($189)

Killspencer Dopp/Folio 2.0 TBH, we're not totally sure what this dopp kit/computer combo is all about -- we just like it. This sleek dopp kit doubles as a portfolio for your tablet, laptop or files. Just� make sure you don?t use it for both purposes at once. Altitude pressure + shampoo = sudsy iPad.

http://killspencer.com


Hermes Ulysse Leather Notebook ($200-560, refills $30-80)

Hermes Ulysse Leather NotebookWrite right. If you want to document your journeys, you?ll need a quality notebook that can survive each one.

http://usa.hermes.com


Ralph Lauren Folding Sunglasses ($425)

Ralph Lauren Folding SunglassesTrust Ralph Lauren to protect you from the glare of the bright lights. These timeless aviator tortoise-shell sunglasses go with a business suit or swimsuit.

And you?ll have no problem taking them with you wherever you go since they easily fit in almost any pocket.

www.ralphlauren.com


Garmin Montana 650t ($600)

Garmin MontanaKnow yourself. Or at least your whereabouts. It?s impossible to get lost with this abuse- and water-resistant GPS.

The device even tells you your exact altitude by tracking changes in pressure.

BaseCamp software helps you plan your excursion beforehand, and the camera feature geotags images instantly so that you?ll know the exact spot where you took each photo.

https://buy.garmin.com


Philips Norelco 1280X SensoTouch 3D ($350)

Philips 1280X SenseTouch 3D Electric RazorSharp style. This wet-and-dry shaver helps guys look presentable on the go.

The contour-adjusting head helps prevent irritation and the SenseTouch?s quiet motor makes sure you don?t wake up any travel companions who, unlike go-getter you, are sleeping in.

www.usa.philips.com


Microsoft Windows 8 Surface Pro tablet computer ($900)

Microsoft Windows 8 Surface Pro tablet computerBridging the gap between computers and computers. Travel with a tablet and a laptop?

Don?t be ridiculous -- you can bring a computer that functions as both.

Connect a keyboard to the tablet and it functions as a laptop -- not just a tablet with a keyboard.

www.microsoft.com


Eddie Bauer Airstream ($75,495)

Eddie Bauer AirstreamMan van or can? Everything from the cabinetry to the goose-down pillows in this aluminum fortress on wheels was designed for travelers for whom camping means not having to give up a single convenience.

There?s enough room in front to sleep four comfortably, and the rear storage will fit a couple kayaks and loads of luggage.

www.eddiebauer.com


MasterLock TSA-Accepted Combination Lock ($9)

MasterLock TSA-Accepted Combination LockSafety first. If you?re packing all of this luxury gear, you?ll want to be sure it doesn?t come across any baggage handlers with sticky fingers. MasterLock makes locks that allow TSA agents to open them with universal master keys.

www.masterlock.com

Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/rZ2LYkhdgOs/luxury-necessities-best-new-travel-accessories-704861

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