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1. Give the lady who lunches a haute tote for her food, beverages, and whatever else she's carrying with a Lunch à la Mode bag. The big, roomy shoulder bags, available in four models in leather or faux leather, come with a removable, zippered 12-by-9-by-5-inch insulated food pouch, with an internal mesh pouch that holds two reusable ice packs (included). Pockets protect cell phones, wallets, and cosmetics, and there are pouches for water bottles and a sturdy water-resistant nylon lining. Colors are yummy, too - from buttercream to rum raisin and caramello.

Lunch a la Mode bags are $270 to $588 at www.lunchalamode.com.

2. Make the Magic Kingdom even more magical by surprising the kids with Disney character costumes. Your little Princess Tiana will glimmer in her yellow-and-green gown with layers of petal-shaped tulle and satin cascading down the skirt. Add matching shoes and a "jeweled" tiara. Outfit your Space Ranger in a Light-up Buzz Lightyear costume with light-up goggles. Adult costumes are available, too - haven't you always wanted to vamp around as Cruella de Vil or Mickey Mouse?

Disney character costumes in children's sizes are $30 to $150; adult sizes, about $80; accessories such as shoes, tiaras, goggles, and ears, from $5 to $25, at www.disneystore.com; 1-800-328-0612.

3. The fairways may seem friendlier with a SkyCaddie SG5 rangefinder in hand. The GPS device has a 2.2-inch, full-color screen that maps more than 24,000 preprogrammed courses in 45 countries. The shape and depth of the green rotates based on the angle of approach. The monitor also shows distances from holes, hazards, and targets, and has a zoom function, a digital scorecard, and a digital clock. The 5.4-by-2.2-by-1-inch SkyCaddie weighs about 6 ounces. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, automatic backlight, and water-resistant casing. The device programs with Windows PC or Apple Mac and comes with an AC adapter, car charger, USB cable, belt clip, and travel case.

SkyCaddie SG5 rangefinder is $399.95 at www.skygolf.com, 1-866-759-4653. Additional $30 to $60 annual programming fee.

4. Your favorite diver will appreciate the Sea Hawk Pro 3000M watch from Girard-Perregaux. Water- and pressure-resistant to an astonishing 9,900 feet, thanks to its helium relief valve system, the automatic, self-winding watch has a titanium case and rotating bezel, and a black rubber wristband. The analog display has glow-in-the-dark hour, minute, and second hands; a power reserve sensor (up to 46 hours); and a date display.

Sea Hawk Pro 3000M watch lists for $9,850. Info at www.girard-perregaux.com or Tradema of America, 1-877-846-3447.

5. Your traveling friends will thank you from the bottom of their feet for Tumi's cushy travel slippers, which fold compactly into a matching zippered case. Treat the guys to the black vachetta leather model (fits men's sizes 8-10), and watch the ladies go wild over the brown leather-lined nylon slippers in a faux python pattern with satin trim (sizes 7-9). And don't your toes deserve a pair of their own?

Black leather slippers with zip case (item 14125) are $148; Voyageur women's slippers in faux python (14143), $158, at www.tumi.com, 1-800-299-8864.

 


Judi Dash writes a weekly "Gadget Guru" in The Inquirer's Travel section.

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Congratulations on surviving a challenging year. Now it’s time to celebrate with family, friends, and gift-giving. In that same spirit, fashion takes its cue. In this issue, we show you the latest trend in cocktail dresses: anything with bows or ruffles. Looking for comfort? Read about chef Mitch Prensky’s homier menu at Supper. Or witness the 76ers’ Royal Ivey’s approach to decorating his Manayunk apartment. And if you want to get away from it all, read about a family vacation that suits everyone. Happy holidays!

 

Sandy Clark, Assistant Managing Editor, Arts & Features