When it comes to Web 2.0 site names, they just seem to be getting weirder and wierder. Boo, originally a fashion site, has now transformed itself in to a Travel site with a search and comparison engine, user reviews, and a funky Web 2.0ish interface with tags and other elements that you don't often find on travel sites. But is it scary? No, not really. But that headline caught your attention, didn't it. We're sure that they're counting on that too.

Inspired by a trip to Germany's Wartburg Castle, Eric Foxman took his love of Macs and went ahead and built a Z-scale model railroad inside of an old Mac Plus. The model is complete with a moving train as well as several tour guides and groups. Why a Mac? "I chose to use a Mac Plus [since] it could only be done in a Mac. Windows graphics are not up to the job of making anything that looks real enough to simulate a virtual model railroad." (Source: Macworld Magazine, July 2007)

It's fun taking your gadgets to the beach with you, but what happens when you run out of power? After all, it's not like there is an outlet around. The Solar Beach Tote solves that problem by keeping your electronics powered all day long via its built-in flexible solar panel. The bag has a large canvas frame, so aside from powering your gadgets it will be able to pack in a nice amount of stuff for your day out under the sun. Juice Bag's Solar beach Tote retails for $249.99 and it can power ipods cell phones, GPS systems and other gadgets. (Thank, Carly)

The Sun used to be fun, but now it seems to be a glowing orb of evil, casting down menacing rays of cancer and wrinkled skin. You can fight the light by slathering on sunscreen, of course, but now there's another weapon at your disposal; Oregon's Scientific UV Sensor (19.99). The timer recommends exposure time based on how harmful the UV rays are at the moment, along with which kind of skin you have and your sunscreen's level of SPF. Thus, you'll never burn again, and feel free to tell the sun, "Not feeling so hot, huh, big guy?"

Whether it's Super Mario Bros or Nintendogs that is your forte, the All-In-1 Charger for the Nintendo DS will ensure that you're game is never interrupted because your power ran out. The adapter has an AC adapter, a car charger, a USB cable charger and a battery charge all built in to a single device. It also works with the DS lite and Gameboy Advanced SP, and for $19.99 it's worth every penny, especially while traveling on long trips with kids.

We've had a crazy weather patterns in New York of late. One day it's snowing and the next day it's sunny in the 70s. The fun for all season Bikeboard is ready to play no matter what the weather throws at you. The $978 Bikeboard is best described as a cross between a scooter and a snowboard. Coming in May there will be new Bikeboard attachments available that transform the Bikeboard Snow into a Bikeboard Offroad, Street or Water. At $978 the Bikeboard is certainly a lot more expensive than your average scooter, but there is nothing else as versatile like it on the market.

This futuristic scooter is still just a concept desperately waiting for someone to pick it up. The GRO Scoot was designed for urban life so that it is classified as a bicycle and doesn't require a license or a plate to drive. However, the GRO Scoot can make it to a pretty speedy 30KM per hour, and it will last for 40-50KM on one recharge. The expected retail price would be $2000, which is still cheaper than a Segway and it doesn't require losing all circulation in your feet after 2 hours of riding around. (Source: Stuff Magazine, February '07)

If you've ever been jealous of Vertu and Voce's mobile Concierge service, there is no need to frett anymore because Red Butler is ready to bring you your own personal assistant at a price that you can afford. A global concierge company, Red Butler provides you with 24/7 Personal, Hotel, Residential and Corporate Concierge Services that are ready to take care of your every whim, whether that may include making dinner reservations, arranging transportation, setting up wake up calls, finding you a baby sitter, taking care of travel arrangements and a lot of other things that we're just too busy to take care of ourselves. The flat $36.95monthly rate for the ...

Hopstop is an awesome site that gives you detailed directions for getting around via public transportation. This is an invaluable tool for city dwellers that eliminates the need to sift through confusing maps. Unfortunately, Hopstop is currently only available for New York City, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC and San Francisco. But for those lucky city dwellers living in those areas, HopStop is now offering two other ways to use their free service for times when you don't have internet access. One option is to SMS or email Hopstop using your PDA and you'll receive a reply with subway directions. The second option is to call HopStop and speak your address and HopStop ...

The portable Lighted Lap Desk is meant to use almost anywhere - on a plane, on the train, or in bed. Covered in a soft foam microfiber base, you can rest your laptop and mouse on it to work, or you can use it to write on when you don't have a surface near you. The Lap Desk also has a built-in cup holder, a convenient lamp, and it also flips open to reveal a built-in storage area for accessories. The Lighted Lap Desk retails for $80.00 which is a bit more than we would like to spend, but regardless of the price, some travelers will find it to be invaluable.

Old school fun just got high tech. Kids of all ages grew up laughing over the humor inducing Mad Libs. The premise is simple, fill in nouns, adjectives and verbs to create wacky stories; hilarity will surely ensue. Now it's easier than ever with Excalibur's Plug & Play Mad Libs. This handheld device would be great to occupy kids with on long road trips. Runs on two AAA batteries and retails for $19.99.

A while ago we posted about TrackItBack labels designed to help recover your lost gadgets. Like TrackItBack, The STOP Security Plate aims to bring your lost gadget back home to you, in this case your laptop. The STOP Security Plate is a permanent bar coded security plate that sticks to your laptop. The adhesive is so strong that the removal of the plate physically alters the surface of your laptop while revealing a tattoo saying "Stolen Property 1-800-488-STOP". The idea behind the plate is that most stolen laptops end up getting sold and that whomever ends up with the laptop will hopefully notice the STOP Plate or its tattoo and call the 800 number. ...

The Plug-In Commuter's Warming/Cooling Mug is a real must-have for anyone who spends a lot of time on the road. The mug can keep a can of soda cold at 40F, and it can keep a cup of coffee 140 F hot. The device fits in to a cup holder and gets its power by plugging in to your car's lighter. This clever gadget retails for $24.98.

If you're traveling somewhere this winter, these Circuit Board Luggage Tags are a must for those who consider themselves to be a true gadget connoisseur (AKA a nerd). A card holder is attached to the reverse side of each tag that includes one blank address card. For those of you heading to the Consumer Electronics Show in a few weeks, these are sure to impress your peers. And the luggage tags are cut from recycled PCBs, so not only are you being super geeky by using them - you're also being environmentally conscientious. These Circuit Board Luggage Tags come as a set of three and retail for $12.97.

Kensingtons' Pocket Keypad is akin to Fellowes Mobile Mouse with a USB Hub that we just posted about.The Pocket Keypad is slim and lightweight with a 17 key layout. And like the Mobile Mouse, it has 2 USB ports built in to it. Thus making the Pocket Keypad a peripheral that hard-core gamers or spreadsheet nuts will find useful while travelling. The Pocket KeyPad with 2-Port USB Hub retails for $25.30.

This unique optical mouse from Fellowes packs in a USB hub. The mouse is also mini-sized so that it is ideal for traveling. Unfortunately, the Mobile USB Hub Mouse is not wireless. However, Ben's Bargain's has reported that you can get this mouse for just $4.99 at Staples. And for $4.99 we can live with a wired mouse. The regular retail price is $29.99.

The Oneclick Intelliplug is a must have device for gadget-fiends who travel lot. The Intelliplug is a small multi-socket plug that has the ability to shut down all connected peripherals when it is powered down, thus saving you from wasting electricity. The Intelliplug also serves as a surge protector. Unfortunately, this super convenient little accessory is only available for the U.K., where it retails for £16.99. (Source: Stuff Magazine UK, January '07)

For some, the thought of being stuck at sea on a boat full of geeks is a nightmare, but for others it's a dream. Geek Cruises is the ultimate vacation for computer geeks. They have cruises for Mac, PC, Linux and Photoshop enthusiasts. Each cruise features educational seminars as well as the other stuff that you'd expect from a cruise -a restaurant, lounge, casino, and a chance to visit some exotic locations. The next cruise is set to take of on February 3rd and it will have a mixture of PC and Photoshop seminars. And something tells us that this is one cruise that is sure to have wi-fi on board.

The Worldwide USB Charger with Adapter Plugs is a must have tool to keep in your gadget bag if you are traveling internationally. This charger allows you to power devices that charge via USB, and it can also be used as an adapter for electronics that have an a AC adapter with a US plug. Kensington has a very similar Travel Plug Adapter with USB Charger that retails for $29.99. So while this USB Charger isn't one of a kind, this version from the Sharper Image is even more affordably priced at $19.99 - leaving you with no excuse for getting stuck overseas with no juice for your toys.

The PowerMonkey isn't monkeying around with its claims of being able to provide you with up to 96 hours standby on your mobile phone, 40 hours on your iPod, 6 hours on your Sony PSP, 2 full charges on your PDA plus it's original charge and up to 1600 pictures on your digital camera. The portable PowerMonkey is also universal, meaning it can work in over 150 countries and it has interchangeable heads for the US, UK, Australia and Europe. The PowerMonkey comes with a USB connector for ipods, smartphones and PDAs, a mini USB for phones such as the Razr and Blackberry, a connector for the Sony PSP which is also compatible ...

I've had my share of bad experiences with .com businesses, but this takes the cake.I've been using Hotels.com for several years and until now my experience with them has been good, so I never imagined that they would outright lie to me. Perhaps this post belongs in a forum somewhere, but it's my blog and I'll cry if I want too. The story begins back in July when I booked a Vacation Package for two people which included a hotel and airfare with American Airlines. A few weeks later I called up to cancel the package. Before canceling the package, I checked the link to the terms and conditions for my package. This is what it said: Most fares have a minimum airline-imposed penalty fee of $100 (plus applicable taxes) per passenger for changes, plus any applicable increase in the new fare. Some tickets are non-refundable, but in some instances may be applied toward future travel (subject to individual airline's policy, time restrictions and any applicable penalties). Some tickets do not allow changes. Fees stated above are estimates. Our agents will calculate final charges.