#travel-luggage

#travel-luggage

There are a lot of sales out there. Believe me, I know. I'm a shopping editor who spends most of my 9 to 5 hunting them down. But before I can recommend a product to a friend or refer a reader to a sale section, I have to make sure that the deals are actually good-that means you're saving money and walking away with something that will upgrade and enhance your travel experience, whether you're flying, driving, camping, or hiking.

Since finding it nearly two years ago, my mini weekender has become my go-to personal item, accompanying me on journeys across the world on two-week trips to India, Ireland, home to Rome, and more. Seriously, I might need to get it a passport of its own. Don't let the word "mini" fool you - it packs quite the punch when it comes to organizational capacity.

I come from a long line of overpackers, but I've learned the hard way what can happen to checked luggage if your flight is delayed before a cruise. If your luggage doesn't make it to the ship before embarkation, odds are you won't see it again until the cruise is over. As someone who once spent a week in bright orange Birkenstocks on a Mediterranean cruise, I would know.