Don’t Leave Without Them!

Feb. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- The Easter Holidays are looming and many people are heading abroad whether to catch the last of the snow on the slopes or to soak up some much needed sun on the beach. Wherever you may be jetting off too, The Handpicked Collection has many fun and practical travel accessories to ensure the holiday lives up to its’ dreams.
So, let’s get packing – some people’s idea of hell. But with the Odyssey Weekend & Explorer Travel Bags by Sandstorm (£118.95 & £158.95) it will be a joy filling them with clothes. And if coupled with the elegant Lingerie & Shoe Bag (£20.95 for both) you will have the classiest luggage at the airport.  Further organizational items include the beautifully embroidered Wet Things Bag (£12.95) and Wash Me Wear Me (£14.95) bags that will ensure you never get wet cozzies mixed with dirty undies.  While the Men’s Jet Set Laundry Bag (£12.95) will keep the boys tidy!

Organisation is the key to a stress-free journey but with the Noble MacMillan Travel Portfolio (£69.95) with its marked sections for passports, currency, bankcards and itinerary and zip pocket for coins and keys, nothing will disappear into the abyss of your handbag again. And what’s more, it doubles up as a clutch bag in the evenings.

Once airborne, there are many things to keep you cosy on a flight. The Pure Cashmere Travel Wrap (£220.95) or Five-way Cashmere Poncho (£119.95) are both wonderful indulgences that will make cattle class feel like first, and if coupled with the Cath Kidston Travel Pillow & Mask (£15.95) you will surely get some zzz’s and arrive fresh as a daisy.  But if boredom sets in, why not pass the hours with the elegant Leather Travel Backgammon (£94.95) or the Worst-Case Scenario Travel Card Game (£9.95).
Instead of lugging all your beauty products with you take along the Abahna Mini Bag Set (£14.95) with its beautifully scented bath foam, lotion and soap.  While The World’s Smallest Hairdryer (£13.95) will save a huge amount of space (to fill with holiday shopping) and works wonderfully for dazzling holiday hair.
Safety is essential when travelling, so the ila Dusk (£19.50) should always be part of a travel bag – especially if a woman travelling alone. This innovative personal safety alarm emits a piercing female shriek when activated and is designed to shock and disorientate an attacker so the victim has precious seconds to get away.  
But personal safety is not the only issue. Tummy bugs from impure ice can ruin a holiday so take along the ingenious Marble Drinks Cubes (£9.95). These innovative items are made from Swedish marble and can be stored in the freezer ready to keep any drink cool. Once used, simply wash then and use time and time again.
If taking the kids abroad, you don’t want to take their whole toy box, so how about the Pop Up Pirate’s Ship Book (£14.95) or My Fairy Princess Palace (£14.95). Both fold to convenient book size but pop up into fabulous interactive toys to keep the kids amused for hours.  For toddlers, the Playmat and Bag (£15.95) is perfect, while for tweens, the Flip ‘Em Flops (£14.95) will ensure their shoes match their summer outfits day after day!  
For orders: www.handpickedcollection.com; 0845 6023578
PRESS Contact: Jo: jo-m@handpickedcollection.com Tel: 020 7501 1053         February 2010
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