Here at Royal Holiday Travel we love keeping you up to date with the latest trends, destinations, tips and tricks to make the most out of your traveling experiences. No matter what type of traveler you are; a nomad, vagabond, family person, business traveler or an occasional holiday taker, here we have something for you every time.
Travelers understand that trips are experiences marked by the destination just as much as they are by the way you get there. We are always looking for the best way of doing it faster, for less money or making the most out of the time we spend on the road. Just like the way you carefully choose who you travel with, you must be finicky about the tools you bring with you. Remember space is always limited and thus we want to bring the most useful items that fulfill our needs while at the same time being multi-purpose.
Luggage will always be a part of traveling, and that’s why every year vendors come out with more innovative, better-designed and more technological devices we can use to make our trips safer, more fun and unforgettable. Here we have a list of some of the coolest gadgets for travelers.
Amazon Kindle
The latest Kindle is probably one of the coolest gadgets to have, not just for travelers but also for anyone who loves to read. The e-paper technology makes sure you are not straining your eyes as you read, even if you are doing it in the dark as you can graduate the amount of light coming out of the display. The Kindle allows you to have thousands of books with you wherever you go and you only have to charge it once a month.
Wallet Ninja
This is a credit card-sized pocket multi-tool with more than 16 devices on one that you can simply carry inside your wallet. You can use it as a screwdriver, a cellphone stand, beer opener and even a ruler. The device is TSA approved for on-board use as well, so you won’t have any trouble keeping it with you at all times.
Lifestraw
The Lifestraw is an amazing water purification system the size of a dry-erase marker. This may not apply to all travelers, but for those who like the outdoors, camping and surviving in the wild, this may be a lifesaver. The Lifestraw has no batteries, moving parts, chemical nor it requires any maintenance. The straw is something great to keep on you in case of an emergency.
Overboard Pro-Vis Waterproof gadget bag
Filled with zipped pockets and compartments, this great waterproof bag will keep all of your electronics dry no matter what. The bag is useful for extreme sports enthusiasts who want to carry camera equipment, cell phones or anything electronic with them on their trips. The bag also protects your devices from dirt, sand and dust.
Plantronics BackBeat Sense
This may be the best headphones for travel yet. They are wireless and have a battery that can last up to 18 hours. The sleep mode is a perfect way to conserve battery as you travel using them and they also have a feature that pauses/plays whatever you are listening to when you take them off or put them on.
Mobi EyeFi SD card
Forget about having to constantly transfer your pictures from your camera to your computer or smartphone every time. This awesome device looks like an SD card but comes with built-in Wi-Fi that allows your camera and phone to communicate and back your pictures up after you take them without having to use transfer cables.
Q.U.E.S.T. Vest
Vests may not be the most stylish garments but you have to check these 42 compartments and you will be sold. The $1,000 anti-pickpocket guarantee is not too bad either. The also company sales shirts, boxers and jackets with the same features as they are a great way to carry your valuables around without having to use a backpack and nobody will even notice.
Royce Freedom Wallet
This passport wallet is a great way to carry all of your documents and money around. The wallet has a Bluetooth tag that syncs with your phone in case you misplace it or someone steals it. An RFID shield also protects you from hackers who might try to steal data off the RFID chip in your passport.
Aukey 20,000mAh Portable External Battery Charger
This high capacity power bank is very cheap and can charge your iPhone ten times without needing a recharge. It small, lightweight, thin and comes with a built-in flashlight. The device has two USB ports in case you need to charge anything else too.
Nokia Treasure Tag
Another great gadget to protect your property for theft or loss. This small tag can be attached to anything and paired with your phone to start beeping when you distance yourself from your belongings. The batteries in it lasts up to six months and the tag itself can also beep helping you identify the location of your valuables.
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