BEST CAMERA BAG
21. Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home Bag
It may be plush, but it's the best bargain in photo gear, able to safely hold a digital SLR with three extra lenses, a flash unit, and every cord and accessory you own. $130; crumplerbags.com
BEST TRAVEL SHOE
22. Merrell Chameleon Wrap Traveler Gore-Tex XCR
The full Gore-Tex XCR liner helps keep feet comfortable and dry, and while it might not be a deerskin oxford, this full-grain leather upper doesn't scream, "I went hiking today." Even if you did. $130; merrell.com
BEST WAY TO COME TOGETHER
23. TripHub
An Evite for travelers, this site, partnering with Orbitz, facilitates planning for groups, be it a weekend of skiing with friends, a family reunion, or a bachelor party in Baja. Create a "trip page," add photos and itinerary info, then invite pals to join your adventure. triphub.com
BEST VOLUNTOURISM TRIP
24. The Sacred Valley of Peru
Practice 15 days of loving-kindness on and off the mat. Yoga sessions are part of your daily routine in Urubamba, a river town ringed with snowcapped Andean peaks. Days are divided between excursions to surrounding ruins, farms, and towns and volunteer work at a local orphanage. For all that good karma, you'll get a bonus trip to Cuzco. $2,200–$2,450; karmayogajourneys.com
BEST AIRPORT TAXI
25. US Helicopter
Not your average yellow cab. If you're feeling like a tycoon, skip the stress of getting to an NYC airport on time by taking an eight-passenger Sikorsky S76 helicopter instead. If you're flying Delta, Eos, or Continental, you can check bags, get boarding passes, and even go through airport security at helipads on Wall Street and East 34th. From there it's an eight-minute flight to JFK or Newark. Since you've already passed security, go straight to your gate. One-way from $100. flyush.com
BEST NEW TRAIN TRIP
26. Golden Chariot, Karnataka, India
Until recently, touring Karnataka required long drives over strained highways. But in March, the Golden Chariot luxury train (with 11 passenger cars and two massage parlors) changed everything. The train leaves from Bangalore and moves south through the royal city of Mysore and Nagarhole National Park before heading north to World Heritage sites in the towns of Hampi and Badami. Last stop: the beach city of Goa. From $2,450 per person; goldenchariot.com
