Youre ready for the big trip. Youve got your tickets, wallet, and glasses and a tote full of light reading. But before you step out your door, heres some important things to know about your luggage and traveling safely.
Check the condition of your luggage, looking for small tears in the fabric or around the seams. Check for broken parts and fix or replace any parts that may interfere with your luggage doing its best job. If you didnt buy the cheapest luggage out there, you wont have to worry as much about broken zippers, ripped seams and other factors that can make or break your trip. Stay away from luggage that sets you apart from others by being gaudy, fancy, gold-trimmed or in some other way puts a big red target on your belongings for airport thieves.
If you stick with basic black luggage, how will you be able to spot your luggage at Baggage Claim? Tie a bright scarf around the handle, or buy luggage tags that are brightly colored so you can spot your luggage and others wont mistake it for theirs. Even better, thieves are not likely to nab the more distinctive bag, but would rather walk away with anonymous luggage.
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