These 5 Traveling Cellphones that Go Wherever You Go

Some of us like good old-fashioned cell phones. Moreover, when it comes time to travel its good to know that you've got a cellphone that can go with you. So what are the best cellphones for traveling? This list will get you started with a few that are ideal for traveling. Each has its individual value, GPS, battery life, camera and over-seas capability just to name a few. The other factor considered is price. It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to get a solid cellphone. Here they are, the best cellphones (not smartphones) for travel:

The Motorola Brute I680 Price: $119.99

The Motorola Brute is just that, a brute. It's a rugged, durable design with a smart interface and excellent call quality. It's from Sprint so you'll have the international options ready when you need them. And this can include the international Direct Connect option if you are a PTT addict This unit has a sealed, waterproof case with the SD Card slot inside the battery compartment. A USB port is included for PC syncing. The battery offers good performance, important when you're on the go. This is brawny cellphone for traveling time and an good deal

The Samsung Ace $29.99 (Uh, mo. That's not a misprint)

Thiscellphone is perfect for traveling, Why? First of all, this comes ready to roam all over the world with dual-mode functionality and its unlocked so you can plug in your SIM. Its compact and even sports a camera for snaps. Data is included with EV-DO and it has Bluetooth for hands-free operation. While there's no GPS the other features are enough to make it worth the price of admission, which is just

The Motorola V195s How much? $30 to $50

Sometimes the best option is the most direct and with the Motorola v195s that's what you get; a direct solution for your cellphone traveling needs. Plus it's by T-Mobile, so you know the coverage is great and it's a decently cheap phone. This is a world phone. Take off and start traveling with this perfect little unit. In addition to Bluetooth connectivity and multiple messaging options this cellphone has stellar call quality and amazing battery life while you won't be watching movies on this cellphone. Isn't that what the plane's for?

The Casio GzOne All that and just $149.00

Some travelers are very rough on their equipment. So how about a military-certified cellphone? If you're an outdoor enthusiast, this is the one you want; No, have to have. Go ahead, drop-kick it, drown it, drive your car over it, you're fine-and your cell phone will still work. Do you need a compass? You've got one right in your hand, and a thermometer too! Need GPS to get back to grandma's house? Its ready to go and not only that but its got a music player, a camera, its PTT capable. It supports EV-DO rev., and being on Verizon means ready access to international calling when you need it. You can even watch cool stuff on V-cast too.

The LG Lotus Price: $29.99(No, really, that's the price...)

When it comes to traveling with cellphones sometimes, style is really important. That's what sets the LG Lotus apart, style. Ok there is the full QWERTY keyboard, the camera, the music player, Sprint 3G services and the innovative One Click interface too. Those things are important, but the important thing here is that this one may just get more attention that the sights your seeing. Ok, so, yes. This does have a USB port, microSD slot, GPS capabilities and Sprint TV (Really just an excuse to stare at the sexy phone). Moreover, it's purple, my favorite color (besides back, of course).

Well, there you have it. The best of the cell phones for traveling, well just about anywhere. A military grade phone, a purple phone and more, all of these are great for whatever you need when traveling just about anywhere. However, just because I like it, and the reviews everywhere else say they are good, doesn't mean you will like them. That said, this is just a starting points to make sure to do your research, and with any luck, you will wind up right here picking out the best from this list. Enjoy!

LG: Lotus LX600 Purple
T-Mobile: Motorola V195s
Motorola Brute i680
CNet: Samsung Ace
Casio Casio® G'zOne Rock/Mobile Phone