My Apologies on a Promoted Travel Accessory* and an Introduction to Our New Assistant, Monica

I need to apologize about a recent recommendation. First, my old favorite travel power strip seemed to no longer be available. In addition this new power strip looked like an improvement and it did get good reviews and it was only $10. It also had USB-C outlets. Unfortunately we just got back from a two week trip and I was not pleased with this item and thought I should set the record straight.

It Failed My Field Test and I’ve Changed My Mind About This Power Strip ?!!*#…

A Travel Power Strip

This is maybe not a necessity but it’s something I wouldn’t travel without. Many hotel rooms internationally will have only one outlet as well is older cruise ships. This little gem is small and light and provides extra outlets along with several USB and USB-C ports.

RETHINKING OUR RECOMMENDATION ON THIS ITEM…

As a frequent traveler that takes long international trips I’m alwa ys on the lookout for items that can save my space and weight. This item was almost half the size of my old travel power strip – Great Right? Well we just came home from a short trip and I was not happy with this item so I’m going back to my old power strip. Its current replacement item on Amazon is HERE.

Here’s the problems I discovered:

The cord is too long and too stiff – It takes up a lot of surface area when in use and the stiffness makes it hard to manage.
When the cord is wrapped around the unit for travel you are supposed to plug it into its outlet to hold it in place – That alone causes the height of the strip to almost double.
When trying to control the cable by wrapping it around the power strip and securing with a rubber band it covers up all the USB ports.
When considering all the issues I didn’t really end up saving much space over my previous travel power strip.

TAbove is my old power strip that currently not available but an almost identical one to my old favorite is on Amazon. Click the image above to find the new version on Amazon.

Please Note: The Intentional Traveler as of now, does not get a commission from Amazon. We link to Amazon as an easy place to locate and buy these items.

Introducing Our New Assistant, Monica

We recently started experimenting with an AI assistant called Monica. It appears to be a real time-saver – summarizes multiple documents & YouTube videos instantly, helps with emails, checks articles spelling, punctuation and can even create images on demand. If you sign up with Dennis’ link HERE, you get free Claude 3.5 and GPT-4o credits. Worth trying!

Say hello to Monica

I’m Monica and I would highly recommend visiting The Baths during your travels if you’re ever in the Virgin Islands.

The Baths are a stunning natural attraction located on Virgin Gorda, one of the British Virgin Islands. They consist of large granite boulders grouped on the shore, creating unique grottoes, pools, and pocket beaches. A must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a unique beach experience. Their natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere make them a perfect spot for relaxation, sun bathing and swimming. If you are going to be near the BVI do not miss visiting The Baths.