Holiday travel… Those two words alone can incite an unnecessary amount of stress, given how exhausting getting from point A to point B can feel this time of year. If you happen to have a holiday schedule like mine that involves flying clear across the country to go home to see family, then you know all too well that the luggage you choose to bring along with you can make or break your trip.
I’ve found that the best way to pack efficiently is to have different pieces of luggage for every type of trip and every vacation duration. Because I can say from experience that it’s all too easy to overpack if you bring the same full-size bag along every time you’re heading for the airport. So just in time for the busiest travel season of the year, we’re bringing you our guide to the best luggage.
From a quick day trip to an extended stay abroad, shop for the exact luggage you need to travel in style this holiday season.
For a Quick Day Trip
Yes, this is in fact a dusty-pink corduroy bag. We’ve officially found the tote of our dreams.
We didn’t think we needed a white-leather tote bag until now.
Contemporary architectural details are what leather-goods brand Building Block is known for.
This tote will go with everything.
Give us all the Acne Studios this holiday season, please and thank you.
For a Weekend Trip
Nail elevated athleisure with some help from this neoprene teal bag.
Star patterns are so festive this time of year.
A duffel to last you for years and years to come.
This also comes in green and beige.
A truly classic style.
For a Weeklong Trip
You have to see the whimsical wintery print that lines the inside of this carry-on from Away's collaboration with Gray Malin.
Made from fine Italian Saffiano leather, this may just be the chicest suitcase we’ve ever laid eyes on.
The brown details on this case are giving us a retro-cool vibe.
A carry-on is the perfect piece of luggage to try out in a fun new color.
A glossy red hardshell case means never losing your belongings at baggage claim.
For an Extended Trip
This large checked-baggage suicase is the ideal piece for the savvy traveler on a budget. Hardshell, 360-degree wheels, and in a cute Millennial Pink shade for under $200? Unheard of!
Sleek and cool.
This suitcase comes with a complementary Bluetooth tracker.
Tumi products are designed to be virtually damage-proof. So feel free to take this timeless piece on every single trip with you, short or long.The ultimate in holiday gift guides for every single person on your list.
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