With any luck, you'll be going places this summer. But you'll enjoy your trip(s) a good deal more if you have the latest, greatest travel gear. Even better if you can get it at a discount. So whether you're jetting off to Europe or taking a road trip deep into the mountains, you'll appreciate these top online spots for finding high-quality travel essentials at great prices.

First stop: RandMcNally.com. Believe it or not, this site lets you actually create your own custom maps. You'll also find kids' maps and books, such as "Coast-to-Coast Games," as well as a Road Trip Planner and high-quality wall maps and globes to help with the planning and inspiration phase. Shop RandMcNally.com and get a 6% rebate from ConsumerClub.com. (Extra cash always comes in handy on the road.)

Still carrying a clunky old suitcase from the 70s? Time for an upgrade. Shop LuggageOnline.com for 90 top luggage brands at a discount — plus a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com. You won't believe the deals, such as 65% off Samsonite and 70% off travelPro USA bags. And speaking of Samsonite, Samsonite.com is home to Sammies FunnyFace luggage for kids and the Black Label brand of indestructible luggage. It's also a great place to get an additional 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Stop by Magellans.com and immerse yourself in travel necessities. You'll find helpful travel articles, language translators, currency converters, games, gifts, in-flight comfort accessories and more, in addition to a 7% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

And now for my favorite travel site of all time: Flight001.com. Nowhere else will you happen upon such a hip assortment of travel-related gear. For example, you can track down headphones, cameras, relaxation music and accessories, aromatherapy, dental kits, survival kits, sleeping masks, travel candles, books and much more. And that's not even mentioning what's on sale (travel slippers, garment bags, drink carriers, etc.).

I'll close with a little something for the kids. Shop eToys.com for travel games, MagnaDoodles and more and earn a 3% rebate — plus 100% peace of mind on the road with your children — from ConsumerClub.com. Happy travels indeed.

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Tax season may be behind us, but your stacks of receipts, pay stubs and other documents are already piling up for next year. Isn't it time you got it together and kept it that way? With the right home-office organization products in place, you can.

Of course, you can do quite a bit digitally these days. But for those of us who still harbor a curious attachment to papers, there's always FranklinCovey.com, where you can earn a 2% rebate from ConsumerClub.com while shopping for planner kits, refill pages, binders, business cases, totes and a whole lot more.

Now hold everything. Seriously. Because you can currently save up to 75% on a little bit of well, everything, during the HoldEverything.com "Everything Sale." That includes shelving, lighting, boxes, baskets and entire color-coordinated collections of space-saving genius.

On to the next big deal. From Elfa shelving to cabinets, carts, clips, bookends and drawer organizers that suit any decor, you need look no further than ContainerStore.com, where you'll earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

How about a gigantic Academic Desk pad Calendar to organize the entire family's schedule? A space-saving wall pocket organizer? A new easel? This list represents oh, about .0001% of the office-related assistance you can find at Staples.com, where you'll earn a 2% rebate while restoring your sanity one affordable item at a time.

Okay, to avoid overwhelming you any more than you already are with organizational matters, I'll stop with my favorite new find: OrganizeEverything.com. Check out the cool blue cord-control device, attractive desktop accessories, bookstands and all sorts of other office lifesavers and earn a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

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Stuff your backpack. Fill your ice chest. Tune up your bike. Strap on your walking shoes. Shake out your tent. Prepare your fishing pole for fresh bait. Whatever you do, get outdoors already.

Race to ParagonSports.com to find loads of essential clothing and shoes for spring and summer road trips. You'll enjoy free shipping on all footwear — and a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com. Lost your way? MadMaps.com to the rescue. Pick up "Adventure America: Best Road Trips Volume 1" for only $10.95.

This time of year I favor REI.com for the overwhelming deals offered by the Anniversary Sale, which ends in just two days. Find your camping, hiking and mountain biking tools, clothing, footwear, backpacks and guidance from the outdoor enthusiast's paradise. REI co-op members can save 20% on one full-price item with coupon code 6ANNV. (And it’s never too late to join.)

Check out Orvis.com for everything fly-fishing and hunting related. There's also plenty of attractive, rugged luggage and comfortable travel clothing. You'll even find an incredible depth of trip-planning assistance. And a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com. Are you into RVs? CampingWorld.com is too. Shop the site and earn a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

I've just discovered some much-needed outerwear for my inner active woman on ActivaSports.com, where we can all get a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com. Apparently I was just in time for the Annual Bra Sale, which will save me up to 20% on best-selling sports bra designs.

The EddieBauerOutlet.com is also having a big clearance sale with up to 65% off select clothing, accessories and gear for both men and women. Shop now and get 3% back from ConsumerClub.com. You'll also benefit from the built-in "Bargain Finder" on the site.

Done shopping? Nature is waiting. Shut down your computer and enjoy the pleasant weather while it lasts.

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She brought you into this world. She taught you right from wrong. She showed you how to bargain shop like a pro. And now she's giving you an occasion to put those money-saving skills to work. (As if you didn't already have enough reasons to thank this saint.) Whatever you do, don't let the next nine days get away from you without settling on a gift worthy of the world's best Mom. As always, I'm here to help.

We all know how much mothers love carrying their memories with them. And I can't think of a better way to help Mom do just that than with a Photo Purse from PersonalCreations.com. Immortalize one of her favorite snapshots in black leather trim for under $49.95. Use coupon code SIXTEN and get 10% off your purchase before May 14th. Shop through ConsumerClub.com and get a 5% rebate.

Now, you may not immediately think "Mom" when you hear SharperImage.com, but I'm here to tell you why you should. From flameless modern candles to contour-foam silver slippers, there's a lot here for a mother to love. Another thing: Buy any item on SharperImage.com and get the Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner for half price — only $49.98. Right now you can also get $15 off your order of $50 or more. Last but not least, shop through ConsumerClub.com and enjoy a 4% rebate.

Is your mother a music-loving hipster who somehow hasn't yet invested in an iPod®? You know what to do. Visit Apple.com for a 1% rebate from ConsumerClub.com, in addition to free engraving on Mom's new iPod. (With a price as low as $149.00, the Nano model is my personal favorite. And it's smaller than a powder compact.)

Leave it to AKAgourmet.com to come up with charming goodie baskets full of chocolate, wine and cheese, garden treasures and teddy bears. Starting at just $19.99, these lovely gifts can be shared with the whole family — or at least the generous son or daughter who purchased them. And your reward doesn't end there: ConsumerClub.com gives you a generous 8% rebate on your purchase.

How would Mom like an aromatherapy lotion sampler in a reusable cosmetic bag? Some Peach Parfait exfoliating body polish from Jaqua Jeanine's Bakery? Or any number of other moisturizing, sweet-smelling, pampering gifts from BathandBodyWorks.com? Enter promotional code GIFT10 at checkout and you'll save $10 on a purchase of $30 or more before May 15th.

Another great idea: Get all the great prices you expect from Walmart.com without the overwhelming hustle and bustle of the store. Buy Maya Angelou's latest book titled "Mother: A Cradle to Hold Me" at Walmart.com and get a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com. You'll also find flowers, jewelry and a whole lot more for Mom.

Whose mother doesn't need to relax more often? Go to wellness central, otherwise known as Gaiam.com, for yoga kits, Soft Sounds CDs, water fountains and so much more that you might be tempted to create a custom spa for Mom right at home. You can relax too as your purchases earn you a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Shame on me for not getting to the flowers faster. No matter what kind of garden your mother is growing, she'll adore a bright bouquet of mixed tulips from FTD.com. Don't miss Todd Oldham's "Springtime Culinary Creation" bouquet too. Can't decide on one? Buy two. Your purchases all add up to a sweet 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

I could go on all day about the gifts I'd like to give my mom or receive on Mother's Day. But I'll end with the coveted jewelry from PalmBeachJewelry.com. From diamonds to jade to tiger's eye, you'll find a stone and setting Mom will wear with pride. And there's nothing wrong with buying a little something for yourself. Even if you don't, think of your 6% rebate from ConsumerClub.com as a well-earned gift. Happy Mother's Day.

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