This is the first in a weekly series highlighting the hottest must-have travel gadgets and accessories, as chosen by LowFares’ editorial team. The first installment features some of our favorite products of the moment, including the coveted iPad, cheeky luggage tags and a tool to help you avoid nasty extra luggage fees.

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We thought the point of vacationing was to get away from one’s computer, but the traveling masses are so plugged in these days that the prospect of going without WiFi access induces high levels of anxiety. What’s more, businessmen and women would languish without access to their laptop while on the road, not to mention incur the wrath of their higher-ups. Needless to say, packing some key accessories to ensure your favorite gadgets run at peak efficiency while on the road is a must. Here are seven essentials the tech-savvy among you should always have on-hand.

American Airlines recently conducted an informal survey of female travelers. They asked savvy fliers what piece of technology they found indispensable while traveling. Some of the answers were not surprising, while others were …