Travelpro Launches Executive Pro “Checkpoint Friendly” Computer Briefcase Collection [PRESS RELEASE]
June 23, 2011 by Karen Amin · 1 Comment
Travelpro, the inventor of Rollaboard® luggage and leader in innovative, high-quality luggage design, introduces its new “Checkpoint Friendly” Computer Briefcase Collection, Executive Pro. The Executive Pro briefcase collection brings sophistication and functionality to the frequent business traveler. With this expansive 9-piece collection of briefcases, whether rolling or non-rolling, a backpack and a combination Rollaboard Luggage Brief to choose from, business travelers can expect lightweight, stylish, durable and Checkpoint Friendly briefs that simplify airline travel, especially when going through airport security.
Executive Pro Checkpoint Friendly Computer Briefcase
“With this new collection, our goal was to make it a little bit easier to speed through the security line at the airport,” said Scott Applebee, Vice President of Marketing for Travelpro. “The extremely lightweight Executive Pro collection is designed with features which allow the traveler to simply unzip the back of the computer briefcase or backpack and pass it through the X-ray machine without having to remove your laptop.”
The collection includes a host of innovative features a busy executive needs on the road. Key features include: rugged polyester fabric with DuraGuard™ coating that make it stain and abrasion resistance for greater durability; extremely lightweight, the Checkpoint Friendly Computer Brief weighs less than 2 ½ lbs; the telescoping handle height adjusts to 41” on the rolling pieces providing comfort for taller travelers; a deluxe business organizer with pockets for business cards, pens and pencils, computer accessories, CD’s, and keys; an adjustable, non-slip cushioned shoulder strap on non-rolling cases for added comfort; quick-loop on the back of the cases for easy attachment to companion luggage; roomy interior pockets that store power cords, chargers, electronic media and smart phones; and a padded laptop sleeve designed to fit most 17” laptops.
The Executive Pro collection includes the Checkpoint Friendly Computer Brief, Slim Checkpoint Friendly Computer Brief, Executive Rolling Brief, Checkpoint Friendly Computer Backpack, Deluxe Rolling Computer Brief, 18” Business Plus Rollaboard, Ladies City Tote, Ladies Rolling Brief and the Messenger Brief.
Travelpro’s new Checkpoint Friendly Computer Briefs and Computer Backpack take away the hassle of having to reach for the laptop and put it in a separate bin from all other belongings and then having to put it back in the bag at the end of the checkpoint. Travelpro backs the Executive Pro™ collection with a limited lifetime warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.
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What’s The One Thing You Could Not Travel Without?
June 9, 2011 by Scott Applebee · Leave a Comment
Is there one thing that you absolutely could not travel without? In a perfect world — at least our world — everyone’s answer would be Travelpro luggage. Ah, but the world isn’t perfect, and opinions do vary. (But we’re sticking with our answer.)
Many travelers wouldn’t last a day without their laptops. More and more of us depend on our PCs to organize both our business and personal lives, and we require continuous access to the Internet.
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Such devotion works to Travelpro’s advantage, since we offer a wide range of durable luggage, each designed to safely transport these precious laptops. Platinum 7 and Crew 8 Business Plus Rollaboards are especially popular, as are our “Checkpoint Friendly” Computer Briefcases.
Both the Platinum 7 and Crew 8 models feature padded laptop pockets that provide protection and easy access during security screening. And, Travelpro’s “Checkpoint Friendly” briefcases and backpacks allow you to pass through security without the hassle of removing your laptop.
Another item most travelers couldn’t do without is their “smart phone.” In fact, many business people use iPhones, Blackberrys and Androids in lieu of their laptops on short trips. These phones provide Internet and email access as well as GPS navigation, photography & video capabilities, and thousands of other “apps.”
Austin House, a division of Travelpro and leading brand of great travel accessories, offers a number of accessory items that many people find indispensable. For example, the Austin House Travel Scale with Built-in Tape Measure enables travelers to redistribute belongings before reaching the airport, avoiding both overweight baggage fees and unnecessary frustration at the counter.
Another popular accessory is a set of Pressure-Less Earplanes. These specially designed ear plugs relieve air pressure during take-offs and landings. They’re recommended for cold and allergy sufferers, travelers with sinus conditions and those sensitive to air pressure changes.
Other leading Austin House items include the Flash Drive Combo Lock which protects personal and business information while traveling , the Universal Adapter Plug which is compatible with electrical outlets in more than 160 countries, and the Inflatable Neck Pillow which supports the neck and relieves tension during long commutes.
For most of us, there are a number of things that we can’t travel without, and many of them come from Travelpro and Austin House.
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T-Pro Bold In the Amazon with Mark Eveleigh (video)
January 18, 2011 by Scott Applebee · Leave a Comment
Mark Eveleigh is a photojournalist, adventure traveler, and book author, and a good one at that. He is one of Press Gazette’s 50 top travel journalists, because he truly visits all corners of the globe, showing us things we only hear about in magazines and read about in, well, Mark Eveleigh books.
To our mind, there’s no one better to field test the new rugged TPro® Bold collection from Travelpro than Mark Eveleigh. We handed him a couple TPro Bold bags and a Crew 8 backpack, and sent him to Latin America. He has already been to Chiapas, Mexico, to Sao Paulo, Brazil, and today is his video installment from the Amazon River. (He wrote about his Amazon River travels last month, but we now have his video from the trip.
Tips For Traveling With Young Children
September 1, 2010 by Scott Applebee · Leave a Comment
Traveling with young children is no day at the beach. In fact, all too often, it’s a day at the airport.
To minimize stress levels, it’s important to think through what everyone in your family will need during the flight. By anticipating the challenges of navigating them through a busy terminal, frantic security checkpoint and onto a crowded plane, you can plan and pack accordingly.
Here are some tips that every flying family should consider:
- Create A Handy Trip Case: While traveling with young children through the airport, you shouldn’t have to hunt through multiple bags to locate airline confirmations, boarding passes or rental car reservations. Simply tuck a trip case containing all travel documents into your Travelpro rollaboard’s ticket pocket, and relax. Everything you need is now in one place for quick and easy access.
- Ship Ahead: If you need a lot of luggage for your trip, you should consider shipping it instead of carrying it onto the plane or checking it at the counter. Granted, shipping can be pricey. But having to manage multiple bags while watching your kids may make the extra expense a bargain. Keep in mind that using lightweight Travelpro luggage will reduce shipping costs (not to mention overweight charges should you decide to check your bags instead).
- Let Your Kids Carry-On: Have your children pack a backpack that they’re responsible for. By involving them in the planning process, they’ll be less intimidated (and more agreeable) at the airport. You should limit the number and size of items they take, and encourage them to make a list of their belongings which they’ll keep in their backpack.
- Anticipate The Needs Of Younger Children: When traveling with kids two years old and under, you must always be prepared for baby emergencies. You should not only pack diapers, clean clothing and medicine in your luggage, but place them in the outer pockets so they’re readily accessible.
- Pack A Surprise Bag: Bring along a surprise bag containing books, games, dolls and other visually stimulating toys that you can pull out when your children get restless. Engaging your kids will not only make the trip more pleasant for you, but for surrounding passengers, as well.
- Load Up On Apps: Instead of weighing yourself down with a bunch of books, why not load some stories and games onto your iPhone or iPad? There’s a wide array of whimsical and delightfully illustrated online books available for kids.
When traveling with young children, a little planning goes a long way. For once, you won’t need a vacation when you return from vacation.
