Magellans.com
Magellan's was founded by people who love travel for its ability to enrich our lives and
increase our appreciation for the world in which we live. By sharing our knowledge and
experience with other travelers, and offering useful and appreciated products to ease the
bumpy roads, we help make travel a more comfortable, safe, and rewarding experience.
Founded in 1989 by John McManus. Magellan's has been praised as: "The nation's most
respected source of travel products by mail" (Forbes) "The widest
selection of travel accessories currently available from a single source" (The
Washington Post) "The granddaddy of them all" (The New Jersey Record).
Magellan's has been included on Inc. Magazine's annual listing of the 500 fastest growing
privately held companies in the United States for three years. Prior to founding Magellan's, both John and his wife, Gloria,
traveled extensively as executives at PanAm. Products for the first Magellan's catalog
were gathered from their own experiences as professional travelers. Within two years, the
catalog had grown by 50% and a retail store was opened in Santa Barbara. Over the years,
additional product lines were added to Magellan's, including travel clothing and products
designed for business travel. |
