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Packing – Tips on Buying the Right Luggage (4)

suitcase 2 300x273 Packing – Tips on Buying the Right Luggage (4)My life was literally laid out for all of my fellow travelers to see. I had to quickly scoop everything up into my arms, run into the nearest gift shop, and buy the most ghastly plastic tote emblazoned with the immortal words “Chicago, the Windy City.” Continue reading »

Packing – Tips on Buying the Right Luggage (3)

suitcase 1 300x226 Packing – Tips on Buying the Right Luggage (3)These days, many prefer the ease of carrying on. A 50-pound suitcase you have to schlep through security checkpoints and that doesn’t fit into an overhead compartment or under your seat adds to your stress level and creates a host of health issues, from a strained back to aching arm muscles. Continue reading »

Packing – Tips on Buying the Right Luggage (2)

packing suitcase 2 300x180 Packing – Tips on Buying the Right Luggage (2)How much do I want to spend? Like anything else, buy the best that you can afford. A $9.95 suitcase may seem like the bargain of the century, but the old adage “You get what you pay for” comes into play. Cheap is cheap, and crap is crap. Buy the best that you can. Not only will it perform better but it also will last longer. Continue reading »

Packing – Tips on Buying the Right Luggage

packing suitcase 300x224 Packing – Tips on Buying the Right LuggagePacking. The word is enough to make the strongest of us weak in the knees. Do you ask yourself these questions every time you prepare to leave for a trip: Where are the suitcases? How much should I bring?

How do I pack so that my clothes don’t arrive looking as if they were slept in for a month? What should I carry on in case my suitcase gets lost or misplaced? Continue reading »