Qbic HotelsBeen there, done that with high-end lux hotels? Pod, capsule and cube hotels are the newest buzzed-about way to travel on a dime. Japan pioneered the micro-pods, but some big companies are putting a new spin on the idea of cheap, no-frills rooms delivered

Cheers to the New YearMaybe I'm finally growing up or maybe I'm just finally tired of commercialism, but this year, what I want doesn't fit under the tree. My wish list is more about the places I want to see, the kind of traveler I want to be and what I want to accomplish in 2008.

Casauri ToteShopping for gifts isn't one of my strong points, and shopping for my frequent flyer friends is a particularly nasty challenge. This year I'm searching out portable, practical gifts for girlfriends who lead streamlined lives.

Courtesy Worldiki.comPart 3 - Planning to travel around the world without missing a day of work. Grace and Pedro are living their travel dreams, without missing a day of work.

Arcona Skin CareWind, cold, stress and Christmas goodies (baking and eating them) team up to wear me out. And it's showing on my complexion. Without time to hit up a spa for some intensive...