A method for providing a service for a traveler to acquire at least one
item at the traveler's destination, comprising the steps of receiving a
request from a traveler for obtaining at least one item; providing the
traveler with the option to one of rent and purchase the at least one
item, arranging for the at least one item to be supplied, arranging for
shipping of the at least one item to a location selected by the traveler
at a time selected by the traveler; and conducting a transaction with the
traveler for obtaining the at least one item.