Find a Travel Gift

Travel accessories designed to lessen your baggage load are a natural outgrowth of what's happening in the airline industry. Baggage fees are trending ever upward, and there are more of them every month. Airlines have discovered a gold mine of revenue, and travelers often feel helpless as they try to avoid the charges. But one light bag on any trip should be every budget traveler's goal. To avoid fees for over sized or overweight baggage, consider putting some of the following products to work with your packing strategies.

Here is a top 10 list -- in alphabetical order -- of some books for budget travel that will make a budget travel enthusiast happy during the holidays or any special occasion that calls for gift giving. Each can be ordered online and delivered to your home within a few days. Save yourself the trouble of trudging through crowded stores and click your way to a great gift -- travel books!

When you're tracking down travel deals, mobility is a powerful ally. In these days of long lines and tight security, do you really want to drag heavy, bulging luggage? Techniques for light packing are important, but it always helps to start with the right bag -- and at the right price, of course! Typically, carry-on bags must be no larger than 22 x 14 x 9". The following selections are smaller and will present a serious challenge to your one-bag packing ability. Yet these bags are also chosen for durability and price. All come in under $200 before taxes or shipping.

A travel gift is almost always useful and appreciated. Here's a buyer's guide for finding the travel gift that best matches your budget, along with links to help you buy the products online and wrap up your shopping list quickly. Here you'll find everything from recommended travel maps that will cost about $20 to a weekend getaway for two that you can purchase for about $1,000, and many price ranges in between.