Travel Gear & Good Stuff

What to pack, what to know, and what to do for your next cruise

STOP FIDGETING

You know those colorful fidget spinners parents offer their youngsters to keep them busy? Now, a line of necklaces and rings — called Fidget Jewelry — can do the same de-stressing duty for adults. During those times when travel plans are delayed, or you’re suffering a long wait at the doctor's office, it's all too easy to find yourself getting edgy. This unique jewelry is designed to create a calming effect while serving as an attractive accessory.

pattiandricky.com/fidget-jewelry Now Ear This

Does yawning or chewing gum as the airplane descends fail to help when your ear pops? EarPlanes might be the answer. Developed by a leading technology firm, the all-natural, discreet, and affordable product beats the pain and popping of sudden pressure change. With EarPlanes, you’ll arrive at your destination stinatio in comfort. cirrushealthcare.com rrushealthcar

STEP ON IT

Okay, you enjoyed that famed chocolate cake for dessert two nights in a row, and those cups of ice cream were really delicious, while the rolls of bread and butter at dinner were absolutely wonderful. But now your conscience is sending up caution flares.

If you experience a sense of guilt — or your clothes do not fit as well as they did before the cruise — it’s time to use a phone app designed to count steps.

Free step- counting apps include Pedometer for Android and Life Coin SDK for iPhone. You can set your own goals on how many steps you require each day. On today's sprawling ships, it's not difficult to meet or beat that goal. azumio.com (iPhone) j4velin.de ( Android)