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Welcome to WANDERLUST ~ the Travellers' Store!
Canada's LARGEST Travel Retailer
1929 West Fourth Avenue (Kitsilano) Vancouver, BC, Canada 1-866-739-2182
JANUARY 2012 @ WANDERLUST Start off the New Year with a new piece of luggage or a book to inspire you to live up to your resolution-TRAVEL MORE! As always, our shelves are filled with the most recent map and book publications and some unique non fiction relevant to different parts of the world.
* Wouldn't it be nice to start off the New Year with a consideration for the environment? Delsey have introduced an eco-friendly series called Green Days. By using an ecological material made from 455 PET recycled mineral water bottles, your luggage will be lightweight AND a great conversation starter. Their unique exterior pockets have plenty of room for your last minute extras. Available in red or grey colours, 19"-24"-28" sizes.
* If you show your little one the Sammies Dream Dragon Backpack, they're sure to want to carry their own belongings! Big enough for a cuddly toy, a couple of books and a lunch box, this backpack could become your childs' best friend! Samsonite luggage has been around for many years and their children's line has become the latest sensation. You can add a matching wheeled carry on case for a follow up gift.
* Aqua Quest are known for their waterproofing features and the Mariner Duffle/Backpack is no exception! This yellow dry-pack has a roll top closure, so even if it goes overboard, the contents will remain dry. It can be used as a backpack around town or a duffle bag over the weekend. It's 20 litre capacity will keep you on track for not carrying too much. The perfect bag for any Vancouverite!
BOOKS & MAPS - hot off the press !
Fodor's have guided many people around the
world, and 2012 is no exception. Full of colour and tips from the
experts themselves, these guidebooks will certainly help you to make the
most of your holiday. The snapshots of city lights and white beaches are great inspiration for us, in addition to the fact that Fodor's have been one of the leaders in the travel industry since 1957. Arthur Frommer produced a guide to Europe for GI's (we have a copy is our special collection!) which was later adapted to 'Europe on $5 a day' - ring a bell for some of you early travellers?
Have you been on a holiday, being shown a beautiful part of the world, and you've actually forgotten the name of where you are and where you are going? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us, especially when we are on a tour. Make life easier for yourself by bringing along a map to review before you go to bed each night or as you wake up in the morning. And as a local (Vancouver) map printer we are big supporters of ITMB. Check out their latest release-a waterproofed Costa Rica!
The most recent publication for Myanmar (Burma) is from Lonely Planet. Including 65 maps, At-a-glance practical info and an Easy-to-read layout, these 407 pages are gold worthy for this part of the world. With a special feature on Aung San Suu Kyi, travellers with this book will be informed and inspired.
* Is one of your New Years resolutions to learn more about the history of the world as you travel in it? This soft cover reference tool with removable wall poster, covers 3000 years of global facts relating to science, culture, religion and politics. The 'World History Chart' is to be viewed like a painting and is already in use in many classrooms and humanities departments. Further information on the background and author can be found at www.hyperhistory.com
TRAVEL GADGETRY - FEATURED PRODUCTS
There aren't many facial shavers here at Wanderlust, but we do think this is one of the best gadgets for beardless travellers! Samsonite have introduced a USB Shaver! Small
and rechargable through a USB port, and featuring a floating double
head system for a close shave, this gadget is the latest technology for
techy travellers!
Shelves To Go are the latest product for travellers wishing to unpack fast. Simply lift out of your suitcase and hang within a closet to see all of your belongings at once. Also suited for those wishing to avoid using hotel drawers-bed bugs are known to infest all types of furniture!
And as we like to think of life as a picnic, why not throw in some travel cutlery into your bag in order to be prepared at all times! Avoid the scramble for a corkscrew for the wine or a knife for slicing the cheese with the Rick Steve's Picnic Set. Kept in a see-through hard plastic tube, there are no excuses for avoiding the food delicacies wherever you're travelling.
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