Miami, FL -- (SBWire) -- 05/10/2010 -- In a celebration of Father’s Day and all things travel, Travelpro, Atlantic Luggage, and Austin House introduce their “2010 Father’s Day Travel Gift Guide.” Show your appreciation this Father’s Day with a gift from these superb lines of luggage and unique travel accessories.
“The ‘2010 Father’s Day Travel Gift Guide’ offers shoppers a variety of lightweight, durable luggage collections and some practical travel accessories that are ideal gifts for fathers who travel for business or leisure,” said Scott Applebee, Vice President of Marketing for the Travelpro® family of brands.
The Travelpro® Maxlite™ 22” Carry-On Rolling Duffel is ideal for hassle-free travelling for Dad. Weighing under 8 pounds, the Maxlite 22” Rolling Duffel features a two-stage extension handle with stops at 38 inches and 43 inches to ensure a balanced roll for users of different heights. Its two large storage compartments provide ample packing room, and its nylon fabric with DuraGuard™ coating, gives it the look and durability of a top-of-the-line bag but without the weight and high price tag. This Maxlite™ 22” Rolling Duffel is available in either black or maroon and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The suggested retail price is only $109.99.
If Dad is a frequent business traveller, then the Travelpro® Executive First™ Computer Backpack is the perfect Father’s Day gift. This computer backpack features five main storage compartments, a padded computer sleeve and four side pockets for storing accessories and other small items. The Travelpro® Executive First™ Computer Backpack comes with a limited life time warranty and the suggested retail price is $145.99.
With the trend toward ever-increasing airline overweight and checked-baggage fees, the virtually weightless Atlantic Ultra Lite 22” Carry-On Upright will allow Dad to pack more without exceeding weight limits. Carry handles on three sides make it easy to lift into and out of cars and airplane overhead bins. Its durable inline skate wheels have been tested for over 15 miles to ensure a smooth, quiet ride. The durable and stylish Atlantic Ultra Lite 22” Carry-On Upright creates a new class of luggage innovation, weighing 6.5 pounds and retailing at just $79.99.
Austin House™, a leading brand of great travel accessories, features a multitude of cost- effective items that will make unique and practical gifts for this Father’s Day. The Austin House Universal Adapter Plug is compatible with outlets in more than 160 countries. This Plug comes standard with built-in surge protector and retails for just $15.50. For Dad’s who are always on-the-go, the Austin House Travel Scale with Built-in Tape Measure will allow him to weigh and measure his luggage in advance, avoiding overweight baggage fees and unnecessary frustration at the airport. The Austin House Leather Bag Tag conveniently holds a standard size business card. It is made of top-grain leather for durability and a flap covers his name and address for confidentiality. The suggested retail is just $6.00. The Austin House Cell Shelf will keep Dad’s phone off the floor while charging in inconvenient locations and retails for only $5.00. For Dad’s long drives in the car, the Austin House Auto Neck Rest secures to the headrest of a car seat and provides a soothing massage to relieve tension; the suggested retail is just $20.00.
About Austin House
Austin House started in 1974 to make travel as safe, comfortable and hassle-free as possible. Today, the strength of Austin House is its vast selection of travel essentials and clever ideas, including safety locks, travel clocks, luggage straps, luggage tags, passport and document holders, personal security, comfort and care items, leather goods, adapters and converters and electronics accessories. A one-stop shop for travel accessories, Austin House is the essential resource for the serious traveler.
Please visit Austin House at http://www.austinhouse.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.
About Atlantic® Brand Luggage
Since 1919, the Atlantic® brand has been synonymous with affordable, value-added and lightweight luggage. As a market leader in the lightweight luggage segment, including neatly designed uprights and spinners to trendy and smart garment bags and totes, all Atlantic branded luggage is of superior quality and durability. Whether for business or pleasure, travel is easier with Atlantic luggage, now part of the Travelpro family of brands.
Please visit Atlantic Luggage at http://www.atlanticluggage.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.
About Travelpro
For over two decades, Travelpro has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travellers worldwide. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard® wheeled luggage, Travelpro® has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers worldwide. Travelpro is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with its customers by consistently understanding and exceeding their needs. The company offers a variety of innovative, high-quality luggage collections and computer briefs; each aimed at a specific user lifestyle and rigorously tested. Travelpro was the winner of the 2009 Leading Edge Award from Executive Travel Magazine for “The Best Carry-on Case.”
Please visit Travelpro at http://www.travelpro.com for a complete list of the latest products, retail locations, and travel tips, like how to pack for hassle free travel domestically and internationally.
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Father’s Day Gift Giving from Travelpro, Atlantic Luggage and Austin House