Have Gear, Will Travel
These jet-setter necessities will keep you relaxed and your kids entertained, no matter how long the trek.
By Jane Sung
- For You:
- World Travel Clock
With a turn of the frame on this beautifully slim gadget, you can see the current local time as well as that in any of the 24 other time zones. Plus, it still manages to include an alarm (complete with snooze button) and a built-in flashlight.
$25, Eddie Bauer
- Ionic Toothbrush
Don't let the FDA's liquid carry-on limitations get you down—with this brush, you don't need any paste! It uses the principle of polarity: A built-in titanium-dioxide rod is activated by your own saliva to reverse the attraction of plaque to your teeth while you brush, so it can be easily rinsed away.
$30, Soladey
- Deluxe Travel Kit
Rarely is there the opportunity for a deep-tissue spa massage while vacationing with the kids. But you can still pamper yourself with a luxe travel kit. Along with the basics, Norma Kamali's version contains a deep-cleansing sea-clay-and-olive mask, aroma wellness massage oil, and olive-leaf-and-lavender tea.
$160, Norma Kamali
- Travel Wallet
This punchy red accessory is made of buttery calfskin leather. Slightly bigger than your average wallet, it has smartly labeled, easy-to-access compartments for your passport, boarding pass, and currency, reducing the amount of diaper-bag scrounging in the customs line.
$350, CH Carolina Herrera, (516) 365-5560
- For the Kids:
- U.S. Travel Map
All the states attach by Velcro, minimizing the seemingly inevitable loss of toy parts, so your little one can simultaneously learn about geography and have fun ripping and sticking. Bonus: The whole thing zips up into a soft suitcase that can double as a pillow.
$32, Uncommon Goods
- World Traveler Magnetic Dress-up Dolls
We've come a long way from those flimsy paper dolls. Mudpuppy presents a smart kit that includes one doll, four different backgrounds, and a ton of accessories. With the right combination, she travels everywhere from Kenya to Vietnam to Egypt. It all stores away in a thin metal tin.
$14, Mudpuppy
- Pocket-size Books
This mini set of Maurice Sendak stories contains four very different tales—"Alligators All Around," "Chicken Soup with Rice," "One Was Johnny," and "Pierre." It's great for young attention spans, and much easier than lugging around the usual oversize or awkwardly shaped children's books.
Nutshell Library, $17, HarperCollins
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