Bring Italy alive this Mardi Gras with this week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity!

Venetian Masquerade Mask for her at the Venetian Mask Society
Venetian Masquerade Mask for him at the Venetian Mask Society

Take Mardi Gras back to its roots this year with these Venetian masks from the Venetian Mask Society.  Each is hand decorated by Italian artists and distinctly unique.  Whether you celebrate in Rio de Janeiro, Quebec City or New Orleans, you'll be in authentic and individual Mardi Gras style.

Snatch up this week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity for a lacy Valentine's Day away.

F1 Go Clean Lingerie Bag by Flight 001

Whether you're a him shopping for her or a her shopping for herself (and maybe a little for him), the F1 Go Clean Lingerie Bag is a Necessity for your Valentine's Day away. Separate your lace from leather and pack it away from curious eyes. A great way to keep your dirty things dirty and your other dirty things clean. ;)

Quick trip or traveling light? You still want to look your best. Pick up this JG Black Book of Travel travel Necessity to do both.

Bare Escentuals Makeup Remover Swabs at Nordstrom

These makeup removing swabs by Bare Escentuals are definitely a Necessity for your next trip. Each swap contains the perfect amount of gentle makeup removing solution for "on the spot" removal or corrections...wherever that spot may be. And they save that precious space in your one 1-quart plastic bag. Pick 'em up at Nordstrom.

Whether you're OCD or have no Plan A or B, the Travel Journal by Poketo will be your next trip's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity.

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Stay über organized and super stylish with this week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity on the Black Blog of Travel.

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Pull on this week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity for your next trip north...or outside.

Beige Faux Fur Coat at The Traveler's Collection

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Now that you've got all your newly gifted gear, it's time to pack it up for your next adventure with this week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity.

The Indiana Leather Adventure Duffel at Gent Supply Co.

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Since your New Year resolution is to travel more, (if it isn't, it should be) we thought we'd start 2012 off with some advice from our fellow travel experts at Lonely Planet.

Lonely Planet's Best Ever Travel Tips at Urban Outfitters

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2011 has been an excellent year and we're celebrating by re-posting one of our (and your) favorite posts from the year each day this week. We at JG Black Book of Travel hope you enjoy recounting 2011 with as much affinity as we do!

Cheers to 2012!

– Your JG Black Book of Travel Team

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Don't scoff. We know a "travel toothbrush" seems a little...dull. But this is a JG Black Book of Travel Necessity. And that means it's cool.

OHSO Travel Toothbrush at WetJetSet

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We've always been proponents of mixing travel with celebration and this week's JG Black Book of Travel Necessity does just that.

The Veuve Clicquot Traveller at Wine.com

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