Products for Road Warriors By Christina Katz Remember the last time you were on a business trip, dashing to make an already impossible connection, when a wheel fell off your rolling case a half mile from your gate? Or what about the time turbulence and coffee stain-tested your finest suit ‹ and your suit failed. When you're 3,000 miles away from home do you often long for the soothing sight of your spouse's smile and the glorious sound of your child's laughter? If you travel frequently for work, you don't have time between trips to track down the best travel accessories. So we've done the legwork for you: Baggage Basics Travelsmith Ballistic Luggage These premium rolling cases are rated "Best Overall" by the Wall Street Journal and come with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. With fabric made of 1000 denier ballistics nylon, reinforced rubber corners, and polyurethane wheels, you'll be making even the tightest connections with confidence. Expandable 19" in Black or Taupe. $219.00. Samsonite Multi Portfolio Big enough to pack all your personals and valuables and still have room for your notebook computer. Interior features two expandable compartments. Front face has zip around pocket with organizer panel. Comes with adjustable, non-slip shoulder strap. Black or Mahogany for $79.99. Microfiber Ultimate Organizer Short on square inches, but long on pockets and pouches, the Microfiber Ultimate Organizer from L.L.Bean won't take up too much space in your rolling case. Once you arrive at your hotel, just unzip, hang from the door or towel bar and you'll be able to quickly locate everything you need at a glance. Black, Green, or Tan for $60.00. Fly Friendlier Skies Sleep-Eze Eye Shade Reserve a window seat, grab a blanket and pillow as you board, wait until after the food service, recline your seatback and never travel without your Sleep-Eze Eye Shade. Without the interference of sun or lights you will sleep deeper and awaken more refreshed. Black. $5.00 available at Travelproducts.com. Earplanes- Flight Ear Protection If you have trouble with ear discomfort caused by air pressure changes during takeoffs and landings, then you'll be happy to learn about Earplanes- Flight Ear Protection. These specially designed earplugs are recommended by doctors and the nation's leading ear research institute. And Earplanes are also available for children. $6.00 Comfort Travel Pillow There is nothing worse than paying for a quick in-flight nap with a stiff neck for the rest of your trip. Fortunately, for the weary traveler who delights in drifting off during liftoff, the Comfort Travel Pillow from Eagle Creek provides an ergonomic shape for comfortable head and neck support. This lightweight, inflatable pillow feels cozy thanks to an extra-soft fleece cover. Black or Neptune. $15.00 available at Letravelstore.com. Travel Wear that Goes the Distance Business Travel Clothing Whether you drop in on "casual day" at the client's office or are making a formal presentation at a dinner meeting, TravelSmith offers a variety business looks to suit any occasion. Classic styles in mix and match coordinates are hand washable and wrinkle-resistant. A must for the international traveler. Prices vary. City Pump Loafers Ecco of Denmark is famous for making some of the world's most comfortable walking shoes. These fine leather pumps are a perfect match with suits, skirts and dresses alike. An anatomically shaped thermo-plastic rubber outsole makes for an excellent fit and flexibility. Black. $125.00 available at L.L. Bean. Day Into Evening Handbag This attractive and practical shoulder bag is really two purses in one: a main bag and a detachable clutch that slides into an outside pocket and doubles as an organizer compartment. When you go out in the evening, simply remove the clutch without having to shift the contents from one bag to another. Black. $48.00 available at Travelsmith.com. Home Sweet Hotel Room Aromaleigh Beeswax Travel Candles Ever wish you could get rid of that flat, antiseptic smell you find in most hotel rooms? Aromatherapy Beeswax Travel Candles are an inexpensive and easy way to bring a pleasing atmosphere into an otherwise generic hotel room. Packaged in an aluminum tin with a lid, they are available in Cedarwood, Ginger, Bay Leaf, Sweet Orange, Clove, Lemongrass, and Forest Mint. $5.00 Sleep Time- On-the-Spot Gel If you tend to have trouble getting a good night's sleep in a strange bed, try a little dab of this deep sleeping "potion" from Origins. It's scented with the sleep-inducing aromas of Roman Chamomile, Neroli and English Lavender. $16.00 Travel Talking Photo Frame/Alarm Clock Ease the anxiety of separation from your family by waking to the recorded voices and photographed faces of your loved ones. And don't worry, a mircochip keeps your ten-second message intact even when you have to replace the batteries. $25.00 available at Brookstone. Next time you travel, forget the hassles. Now you have everything you need to travel with ease! Also see: • Ways to stay connected to your family while traveling for business • Hawaii: The end of business trip guilt Christina Katz is an writer, writing instructor, and writing coach from Wilsonville, Oregon. Christina is currently writing a book about how women make time for themselves and how you can too. If you would like to share your insights, please do not hesitate to contact her. For more information e-mail christinakatz@earthlink.net or visit http://www.christinakatz.com.