Luggage and Travel Buying Guide

Traveling comes with its fair share of stress (especially during the busy holiday season). The weather, other travelers, and airline snafus can all contribute to the chaos. But, thanks to our new Luggage and Travel Buying Guide, choosing your luggage and packing your bags will be a breeze.

Along with identifying the different types of luggage on the market, this buying guide also features travel tips to help make your trip as smooth as possible. Here’s an excerpt from the Luggage and Travel Buying Guide…

Travel stress can be caused by everything from thunderstorms to lost luggage, cranky children to overworked ticket agents. Believe it or not, you can prevent many of the problems you encounter on vacation – or at least mitigate them – with proper planning and packing.

Handy Travel Tips
Some Packing Hints

1. Pack light. Travel is more enjoyable with less to lug around.
2. Keep a change of underwear, necessary toiletries, and medications in your carry-on bag – just in case your checked luggage doesn’t arrive with you.
3. Put anything that leaks in zip-close plastic bags.
4. Bring shoes that can be worn with both dress and casual clothes to save space.
5. Roll your clothes rather than fold them. This saves space and reduces wrinkles.
6. Bring snacks and books or games. Airlines often provide very little food, and unexpected layovers happen.

Pre-Travel Tips

1. Apply for a passport at least 2-3 months before your vacation.
2. Call your airline the night before you leave to verify that your flight has not changed.
3. Program a list of airline 800 phone numbers into your cell. If your flight is canceled or delayed, this is the fastest way to get yourself onto another flight.

Read the rest of the guide.

p.s. A finely crafted tote, duffel bag, or luggage set would make a fantastic Christmas gift for the traveler in your life.