Parking Spot station | Jill Becker | Thomas Carlyle | web version

To paraphrase philosopher Thomas Carlyle: Without tools, man is nothing. Therefore, dear road warriors, we present you with the following to help make your travels a little easier. - Jill Becker

?Health: Staying fit is hard enough when you're at home, much less when you're forever on the road. Fear not, for the authors of The Athletic-Minded Traveler: Where to Work Out and Stay when Fitness Is a Priority have created a web version of their best-selling book, with expanded information on more than 80 destinations. Insiders in each city weigh in on everything from ­fitness-focused hotels to diet-conscious dining rooms to site-specific workouts. A subscription is $20 a year; corporate plans are also available. www.­athleticmindedtraveler.com

?Packing: Have the latest airport regulations got you down? Makeup maven Bobbi Brown has made it easy for you to pack your favorite skin-care essentials with her new Empties. Just fill these lightweight, legal-size jars and bottles with your favorite creams and lotions, slap on a label, and stay fresh and flawless during your travels. $10 for the set, which includes a funnel and a spatula. www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

?Convenience: Running late for your plane and don't have time to hassle with parking? Our friends at the Parking Spot, with those eye-catching yellow-and-black-spotted vans, now offer On-Airport Valet parking at DFW ­Airport. Simply pull up to the Parking Spot station across from your terminal, hand over your keys, and scurry off to your gate. Upon your return, an employee will retrieve your ride and meet you at your terminal. For a little extra, they'll even detail your car and fill up the gas tank, if you like. Reservations required. $20 a day, plus tax. www.theparkingspot.com