Wacky Travel Gadgets

The Flying Car

The holidays are upon us again. Perhaps you’re struggling with what to buy for your favorite traveler. Here at Bing Travel, we’ve picked out 10 fun, wacky travel gadgets that range from the practical to the just plain crazy. All are sure to get the attention of the recipient.
Look! It’s a plane! It’s a car! It’s both. Hammacher Schlemmer offers The Flying Car, which sounds like a great thing to bring on your next vacation. Designed by a team of graduates from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this vehicle converts from a street-legal automobile to a Light Sport aircraft in 30 seconds. The product description says it provides a 425-nautical-mile range, making it “indispensable for easy day trips from Long Island to Martha's Vineyard.” Massachusetts, here we come! You’ll need a sport pilot certificate and a cool $350,000 to make this vacation dream come true.

Koala Pal Portable Speaker

It’s fun to rock out to tunes on the road. Magellan’s offers the Koala Pal Portable Speaker so you can plug your iPod, iPhone, iPad, MP3 player or computer in and listen to your favorite songs. The portable speaker is also available in a panda version.
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