Message-ID: <20743827.1075842920516.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 06:29:00 -0800 (PST) From: travelsmith_outfitters@travelsmith.m0.net To: james.derrick@enron.com Subject: Travel + Leisure Picks Our 8 Best Travel Gifts! Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-From: TravelSmith X-To: JAMES.DERRICK@enron.com X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \James_Derrick_Dec2000_June2001_1\Notes Folders\Discussion threads X-Origin: DERRICK-J X-FileName: jderric.nsf Dear Fellow Traveler:=20 This month we are excited to highlight Travel + Leisure's favorite=20 TravelSmith products! Travel + Leisure editors picked TravelSmith=20 because the products "combine style and function, address a variety=20 of needs and circumstances, and are light, packable, and entirely=20 uncomplicated travel companions." Click here to see these=20 top products!=20 Women's Indispensable Travel Pants These modern classics have the contemporary lines and smooth,=20 flattering fit you can depend on for an entire trip. In fact, they're=20 so versatile you may not need to pack another pair. They're as casual=20 or as dressy as you choose: Wear them with a blouse and blazer for an=20 elegant look, with a turtleneck and multipocketed vest for more=20 casual outings. And their substantial fabric - a blend of 63%=20 polyester, 33% rayon, and 4% Lyrcac for comfortable two-way stretch -=20 is as good looking and long wearing as wool, without wool's=20 fussiness; it defies wrinkles, even after days of packing and=20 wearing. Clean, no-waistband style has a side zipper and front darts=20 for a trim shape; a passport-size pocket behind the waist keeps cash,=20 credit card, or papers neatly concealed. $89=20 Overnight Essentials Bag Compact, sophisticated, and ingeniously organized, this carry-on bag=20 keeps all your travel essentials close at hand - a reassuring feeling=20 in case your luggage is lost or delayed in transit. Open the smart,=20 handbag-like exterior to reveal multiple compartments: one with=20 compression straps that can hold a change of clothes, another with=20 elasticized shoe pockets. The two spill-proof plastic cases - ideal=20 for toiletries - are conveniently removable for trips to the=20 bathroom. Made of premium nylon twill, the Overnight Essentials Bag can be carried by its leather-wrapped handles or a detachable padded=20 shoulder strap. 11" x 17 1/2" x 7". $99=20 Men's ComfortMax=01v Turtleneck Polar bears know how to weather the winter: Each of their hairs is=20 hollow to trap air and provide a warm layer of insulation. Our=20 ComfortMax=01v Turtlenecks do the same thing for Homo sapiens. They're=20 made of a remarkable new jersey-knit fabric that blends 74%=20 high-performance ThermaStat=01v polyester with 26% natural cotton for=20 the ultimate in warmth and moisture control. ThermaStat=01v also traps=20 air in its hollow fibers, providing exceptional insulation with very=20 little weight (just 8 ounces per shirt). The fabric also wicks=20 moisture efficiently, which means you stay dry and comfortable when=20 you're walking or cycling. These shirts dry quickly - more than 50%=20 faster than 100% cotton. $32=20 Women's Featherweight Leather Jacket Most leather jackets are best left in your closet at home - they're=20 just too heavy, bulky, and impractical for travel. Our Featherweight=20 Leather Jacket is exceptional on all counts: It's so lightweight and=20 supple that you can easily pack it, and so versatile you'll wear it=20 everywhere on your itinerary. We've used fine Italian calfskin and=20 eliminated the shoulder pads for a finished weight of just 26 ounces=20 of unencumbered luxury. Best of all, the leather is treated to repel=20 water and stains, so you can enjoy this jacket in any weather. The=20 classic walking length covers your hips and provides the perfect=20 proportion with pants or skirts. $399=20 Guaranteed 100% - No Questions - No Exceptions We promise a full refund if you are not totally satisfied at any time=20 you own a TravelSmith product. Tested everywhere from the Amazon to=20 Zihuatenejo, TravelSmith products are designed to withstand the=20 rigors of the road. That's why we stand confidently and fully behind=20 everything we make.=20 Airplane Comfort Kit The airlines' idea of comfort just doesn't measure up: Scratchy,=20 handkerchief-size, shared-with-strangers blankets and tiny, lumpy=20 pillows are a recipe for jet lag. Next time you fly, pack your own=20 Airplane Comfort Kit instead. The cloud-soft fleece pillow unzips to=20 reveal a generous (36" x 60") double-faced fleece blanket that=20 surrounds you (and only you!) with heavenly softness and lightweight=20 warmth. There's even a thoughtfully placed pocket at the bottom in=20 which to nestle your feet. The pillow can be inflated to precisely=20 your preferred level of firmness. Blanket and pillow cover can be=20 washed and dried by machine. Pillow also available separately. For=20 those desiring added lumbar support, the inflatable back pillow is a=20 great comfort add-on. $38=20 Men's Classic Packable Raincoat These handsome raincoats have the superior quality and classic style=20 of those fashionable English macs. But they go one better by being=20 lightweight, packable, and 100% waterproof - ergo, a far better value=20 and the ideal raincoats for the road. (Most raincoats are not=20 actually rainproof!) Made of suede-soft microfiber, with a frankly=20 sensual texture, they weigh just 26 ounces. Best of all, each folds=20 into a compact travel pouch built into the lining. The travel pouch=20 slips easily into any carry-on. All styles are as impervious to=20 fashion trends as it is to rain and wind. Generous fit. $159=20 Medium Pack-It Envelope These lightweight carriers are the answer to every frequent packer's=20 prayers. Not only do they organize your travel wardrobe by category=20 or function, Pack-It Envelopes prevent wrinkles by keeping clothing=20 from shifting around in transit. You'll even find you can pack more=20 in less space because the Pack-It compresses its load. Three colors=20 allow color-coded organization. Each Pack-It Envelope comes with a=20 folding board and instructions for quick and easy folding. The medium=20 size holds 8 to 12 dress shirts, blouses, or trousers. From Eagle=20 Creek. $25=20 Swiss Army Multi Tool A screw falls out of your eyeglasses. A button pops off your pants.=20 The bike you rented needs a brake adjustment. From the people who=20 brought you Swiss Army knives, this Multi Tool corrects a multitude=20 of minor setbacks on the road and is compact enough to carry in your=20 pocket. In addition to the usual assortment of blades, you'll find a=20 wide range of screwdrivers, a bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew,=20 ballpoint pen, tweezers, pliers, hex wrenches, scissors, a sewing eye=20 - 34 different tools in all. Imported from Switzerland. 3 1/2" long=20 (closed). $75=20 NOTABLE NEWS=20 CHILDREN FLYING SOLO=20 The holidays are here -- the season many children equate with shiny=20 new toys, gingerbread cookies, steaming mugs of hot chocolate... and=20 airplane travel. Each year, millions of kids between the ages of=20 five and 12 fly unaccompanied on major airlines. If your children=20 or grandchildren will be flying unaccompanied this holiday season,=20 you'll want to be prepared and knowledgeable before they get on=20 the plane.=20 Below are a few tips from TravelSmith to help you make sure the=20 children in your life are safe and happy travelers this=20 holiday season.=20 ? Try to book only nonstop or direct flights so that the child does=20 not need to change planes. Changing planes can be intimidating and=20 scary, especially in major airports.=20 ? Where a minor must be assisted by airline personnel in order to=20 change planes, expect a fee of $20 - $50.=20 ? Do not drop your child off at the curb! Parents or legal=20 guardians are responsible for bringing the minor directly to=20 the departure gate.=20 ? Get to the airport early. Parents or legal guardians should allot=20 time to fill out all paperwork required for unaccompanied minors,=20 most importantly the paperwork that travels with the child.=20 ? Because in-flight food service can be slow or delayed, it's a=20 good idea to pack some favorite snacks for the child to carry onto=20 the flight.=20 ? Parents or legal guardians should provide the airline with written=20 information about how flight delays or cancellations should be=20 handled, including emergency contacts and a means to pay for=20 necessities, such as overnight accommodations.=20 ? Upon arrival at the destination point, airline personnel are=20 required to escort the child off the plane. They are not allowed to=20 turn the child over to a waiting parent or guardian without seeing=20 the adult's identification and matching it with the information on=20 the form filled out before departure.=20 ? An authorized parent or guardian must pick the child up at the=20 arrival gate. Not only is it important for the child's sense of=20 security to be met personally at the arrival gate, but in some cases,=20 children will be turned over to local child welfare authorities if no=20 parent or guardian is present to pick them up.=20 If you feel you have received this message in error or you wish to be=20 removed from the list, you can unsubscribe by going to:=20 http://travelsmith1.m0.net/m/u/trv/t.asp?e=3DJAMES.DERRICK%40enron.com