Suitcases for Your Next Holiday – Top Tips on Buying Travel Luggage !
Are you someone who likes to travel comfortably during a holiday, and not find out that you are missing your bagful of socks on a ski holiday, only because there was simply no room in your suitcase?! If the answer to your question is, “Yes!” then think about investing in a long lasting, ‘roomy’, good quality suitcase, travel bag or holdall!
Remember to buy a suitcase or trolley suitcase that is not only large, but also has working wheels, as you don’t want to be trudging all the weight along on easily broken wheels or handles! So when you buy your next travel bag or suitcase, think about a few important things:
First, is it large enough to fit all your stuff? Of course, you’d like it to be large enough to hold all your clothing and travel gear, but remember that it should also be small enough to be allowed into your check-in luggage ‘without’ incurring an extra charge! The typical dimensions of a suitcase which airlines permit to be checked in are a maximum of 62 linear inches, and weight of 70 pounds. Therefore, it might be a good idea to calculate the linear inches of your travel suitcase by adding its length, breadth and depth. Also, remember to weigh it, after packing.
Second, how long is the warranty? Some suitcases, holdalls and travel bags come with a lifetime warranty, which makes life so much easier. At least on a pleasurable holiday, the last stress you would like is to have a ripped bag, broken zip or handle or loose wheels. Some suitcase brands such as Briggs and Riley offer a lifetime guarantee on all their products, which only proves the sturdiness of the product. Besides, they are great looking!!
Third, does your precious suitcase, holdall or travel bag have a safe locking mechanism, as the last thing one needs while returning from a holiday is to have stuff stolen at the airport! This unluckily happened to a family who had their wallets among other things stolen from right inside their suitcases while flying back from Rome. So, it is always better to be super safe than sorry!
Fourth, does your suitcase truly reflect your personality? Or is it in a boring colour that simply merges with the rest of the travel bags and suitcases on the conveyor belt at the airport? How about making a style statement in the way you travel? It doesn’t have to be at a phenomenal price, there are several options to buy fashionable and durable suitcases that do not cost a bomb! And remember, suitcases last over a much longer period than ordinary handbags, especially if you buy brands such as Briggs and Riley with lifetime warranties!
Lastly, does your travel bag or suitcase provide good value for money? Is it a well known brand for suitcases? Luxury brands such as Rimowa, provide you with the quality and prestige value associated with the brand name, so in effect they are actually good value for money. Undoubtedly, the master of all travel bag, backpack and suitcase makers is Samsonite, worldwide. One cannot ignore the value in terms of quality, longevity and style that Samsonite suitcases, holdalls and backpacks provide. With their new ranges of Samsonite Cosmolite, the renowned manufacturer of suitcases has managed to combine durability in lightweight suitcases, along with style!!
Simple as it seems, it is worthwhile making a wise choice while buying a travel bag, suitcase or holdall. But whether you decide to go for the practical and stylish Samsonite suitcases, or the modern Briggs and Riley with a lifetime warranty, or the ultra posh Rimowa, hope you have a swell holiday!!