I am always on the look out for a good adapter to keep in my bag at all times, and this one is a great combination. The World Connect Travel Adapter works in more than 150 countries and has prongs that slide out to accommodate virtually any two-pronged appliance, such as a hair dryer, a travel iron, or a camera.

The USB charger plugs right into the adapter lets me charge all my mobile devices including my iPhone and iPod anywhere in the world. Years ago I was always traveling with a whole bagful of plug adapters because I was never quite sure which one I was going to need. Now I know that with this one compact, lightweight adapter/charger I’ll be set wherever I go.

I’ve worn these amazing eye shades for years and given them to all my traveling friends. Even when the lights are lowered on an airplane it’s never totally dark, and if you have a hard time sleeping when its light out, as I do, the Mindfold Sleeping Mask may be just what you need.

Not only does it totally block out the light, but also the comfortable soft foam interior is contoured so that it doesn’t touch your eyelashes or disturb a woman’s makeup. And the elastic strap is adjustable so that the mask always fits snugly. I can’t say that you’re ever going to look like Sleeping Beauty when you wear it, but when you take it off you’ll look and feel well rested and if you’re wearing eye makeup it will still be in place. In this case functionality definitely trumps lack of style!