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You've had an opportunity to take the Vacation Personality quiz.
Now the focus is on a few other things to ponder in advance while you are, (hopefully) making a list. Having the right luggage combo for your upcoming travel will make your trip easier from start to finish.
Has this ever happened to you?
Thoughts of luggage often do not get into trip planning until it is too late to do something about it. There is then a mad rush to the local mall to grab whatever is available and will suit the (now) emergency purchase. By purchasing luggage on YOUR time schedule before the rush of other travel activity begins to take over, you will have a better chance of getting a great deal on the exact type of luggage you desire.
It is also unfortunate that since luggage can be an expensive part of travel, more people don't make the luggage purchase when they are NOT making travel plans - especially vacation plans - at the same time. In light of the current economy, I imagine a lot of people are either scaling back on holiday travel plans already - if not eliminating them altogether so...
Why not treat yourself to some new luggage whether you are traveling this year or not? You probably deserve it!
Online vendors such as Magellan's and Hammacher Schlemmer can provide you with hundreds of choices, in a variety of colors and get it to you promptly - sometimes with FREE shipping!
Luggage
Duffels and Shuffles...
Do you have any? Do you have enough?
No matter what your own personal style and preference, online merchants have it covered. From leather backpacks, duffel bags and carry-ons, to 3-piece coordinated ensembles...remove some stress from travel planning by making sure you have the perfect luggage.
That being said...I LOVE this Magellan Leather Backpack.
Lightweight yet sturdy construction and superb organization - all at an attractive price.
It features a roomy main compartment, pockets for cell phone, PDA and iPod®, plus a padded compartment for a laptop or anything else.
Made of rich, dark brown Colombian leather that gets better with age, it features padded shoulder straps, a sturdy grab handle and antique brass hardware. (17 x 13 x 6½"; 2lb, 14 oz)

Magellan 25" rolling duffel

Ultra-lightweight Hovercraft Rolling Duffels hold it ALL and are easy on your back.
The spacious main compartment of this durable duffel opens wide like a book for easy packing and has compression straps to secure contents. A zippered laundry pocket separates dirty clothes from clean.
Oversized off-road wheels, a rugged foot plate, and sturdy, soft-touch telescoping handle make it easy to maneuver even the heaviest gear, and top, center and bottom handles let you "grab and go" from every angle. Constructed of Cordura nylon blend fabric.
By Eagle Creek. Available in Black, Crush, or Pacific Blue. (25 x 15 x 10-1/2"; 7 lb)

Magellan Small Carry-on
Pack light and move fast with the ORV Gear Bag.
This versatile bag is lightweight and practical, but doesn't skimp on features. Internal dividers organize your gear and an interior spill- and stain-resistant pocket is ideal for toiletries. The padded back, bottom and sides protect contents and provide structure; a fleece-lined exterior pocket keeps eyeglasses or portable electronics safe; and a large horseshoe zippered opening on the main compartment makes for easy packing.
Three carrying methods - hideaway backpack straps, end and center grab handles, and a detachable shoulder strap - give you plenty of options when you're off the beaten path. Made of Helix™ and ballistic nylon. By Eagle Creek. (26 x 10 x 13"; 3300 cu. in. capacity; 3 lb)

This supple leather carry-on holds travel essentials but is not cumbersome. The accessible pockets and tiered sleeves keep tickets and credit cards at the ready, and the large inner compartment is lined with nylon. Padding protects cameras and other small electronics.
With adjustable shoulder strap, padded handle, brushed nickel hardware, and self-mending zippers.
Available in Brown or Black.
The Organized Traveler's Carry On.

This top-grain leather duffel bag has 19 pockets that keep travel necessities organized and easily accessible. Seven exterior zippered pockets allow quick retrieval of a boarding pass, identification, and a cell phone. An 11"-wide zippered compartment on both ends of the bag provide separate storage for shoes, dirty laundry, or toiletries, while two 9"-wide pockets accommodate reading material or notepads.
The 14" x 10" main compartment holds a weekend's worth of clothes and is flanked by six zippered pockets for discreet storage of a wallet, passport, or MP3 player. The glossy, smooth top-grain cowhide is supple to the touch yet renowned for its durability, ensuring the duffel will withstand years of travel.
The Organized Traveler's Leather Duffel Bag.

This rolling carry-on accommodates all of your attire and travel essentials for a two-day trip, and it has a padded compartment for a laptop computer, eliminating the need to shoulder multiple bags when boarding a plane. Made from top-grain cowhide leather with varied tan pigments that ensure no two bags are alike, the outer pocket has a removable, high-density foam sleeve that holds a 15" laptop, protecting the device from the rigors of travel without creating unnecessary bulk. Seven pockets keep a PDA, cell phone, newspaper, passport, and writing implements organized and close at hand, while a removable pouch stores laptop power cords and USB cables.
The expansive main compartment eliminates the need to check baggage during short trips, allowing you to tote three dress shirts and slacks, toiletries, and undergarments, while the padded divider prevents clothes from shifting. The 40" telescoping handle, two leather handles, and the inline skate wheels ensure confident steering and ease of mobility when navigating airport terminals or aisles.
Available in Black or Tan.
The Rolling Carry On And Laptop Bag.

Luggage Locks
Unless you want to waste time in line and also annoy other travelers, you will be aware of the new regulations regarding locked luggage.
If you secure your luggage without using these new TSA-approved locks - which can be opened by travel security agents, they will simply cut your lock from your luggage.
These new locks can be opened by security agents using a universal key - allowing them to check your luggage and you to retain the lock intact. You can easily and quickly order the locks shown here from Magellan's

New SearchAlert Combo Locks let you know instantly if your luggage has been inspected - by anyone!.
These handy three-dial resettable combo locks may be opened by airport security (using secured tools) to inspect your bags, and re-locked for their onward journey.
The unique Security Window on these locks changes color from green to red if the locks have been opened out of your presence by the TSA (or anyone else!).
Order here...
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