With graduations, weddings and birthdays happening throughout the year, you might wonder what a girl is to do when it comes to practical – and reasonable – travel gifts for family, friends, and colleagues. Here are some great finds:

Some of major players in the retail market are offering some amazing gift ideas for the pampered travel lover to make any trip more convenient, relaxing, and, of course, stylish. From hubby to your BFF (and let’s not forget about you!), here are some faboosh ideas to have your gift-giving wrapped up quickly and sweetly.

Looking for information on flights and local attractions? Need to check the latest weather conditions? As the saying goes, “there’s an app for that!” This week’s list features many popular mobile applications designed to help you plan your trip and take the guesswork out of your next vacation.

As Valentine’s Day nears, now’s the time to start planning a romantic getaway for yourself and your loved one. To help in your efforts, we’ve selected 10 of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in the world. Now all that’s left to do is book your trip and pack your bags.

January 17 is Cable Car Day, and for the benefit of those of you who’ve never had the pleasure of taking in the city sights from the inside of one of these bumpy yet incredibly fun vehicles of transportation, we’ve rounded up a list of five cable car rides around the world you won’t want to miss out on during your travels.

January 15th is National Hat Day, and to celebrate we’d like to share this selection of headgear and hat-related products for all ages. These items feature durability and protection as well as comfort and style, and most are available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Heads, you win!

In celebration of the assertion that “humans were never meant to hibernate,” the month of January is officially Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in 32 states. Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) was started in 2007 to promote physical activity during the winter months for many who would otherwise lounge around in anticipation of spring. During LSSM, participating ski areas and resorts throughout the nation offer deeply discounted prices for novice skiers as an incentive to get first timers out on the snow. We’ve tracked down the top 10 best ski areas in the country to help get you off the couch.

You pledged to eat better and live healthier, but did you remember to make a travel resolution for the New Year? Check out these handy accessories that will not only make planning your vacation(s) in 2011 fun and easy, but also help you make a “travelution” you can keep!

Eco-friendly travel is becoming increasingly popular in the bucket lists of prospective vacationers and those looking for vacation spots that satisfy the need to go green. In order to help you update your wish list of destinations, we’ve rounded up the top 10 most eco-friendly destinations and activities that will help you make the world a better place, while still having a heck of a fun time.

The holidays will soon be over, but great deals on winter travel are just getting started. If you’re heading for a destination where the skiing and snowboarding conditions are too good to be true, you’ll want to check out these items designed to keep you warm and weatherproof without sacrificing style.