Tools of the Trade - 2008-08-06

Which is harder these days? Getting your passport or checking a bag with your favorite airline? These products are sure to heal both headaches.

Passport House Calls
For business executives, movie stars, VIPs—and meeting attendees, passport expediter ItsEasy.com now makes office and house calls. ItsEasy can take passport photos and collect the appropriate documentation in a traveler's office or home and, depending on the urgency and the fee paid, return with a renewed passport on (sometimes) the same day. Visit www.itseasy.com for more information.

Bag Those Airline Fees
With the airlines now charging for checked luggage, it has never been more important to find a carry-on bag that will help you save money. Briggs & Riley 20" Carry-On Superlight Upright from the signature Baseline Collection (U420S) is extremely lightweight and roomy enough to fit all your travel necessities. It features Briggs & Riley's Outsider handle for wrinkle-free, flat packing, and a snap-in removable waterproof pocket for toiletries. Visit www.briggs-riley.com for more information.

Originally published Aug. 1, 2008

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