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The holiday travel season kicks off in just a few weeks. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year. Airports, train stations and the highways will be packed with travelers who are eager to reach their family in time for the big turkey dinner. Traveling during this season can either be a positive or a negative experience. You can’t always control gridlock but you can easily control how your clothes and other valuables are stored when you keep them in sturdy luggage. There’s nothing more annoying than owning luggage that doesn’t zip, lock or one without wheels. Having a bag like this can be a living nightmare for your trip.
If your luggage is on its last leg — or in this case legs, it may be time to retire in into the luggage graveyard and start searching for a new one. Some luggage sets can cause you to have to take out a loan but you don’t have to over spend. These luggage sets from Olympia and Traveler’s Choice are not only sturdy but they are stylish. Best of all, they’re affordable. Nothing on this list is over $250!
Olympia
1. Spearmint 4 pc. Set: $132
- Jacquard Printed Polyester With Protecflon Coating
- Push button retractable pull handles
- Recessed metal inline ball bearing skate wheels
- Set includes a expandable 22″,25″, and 30″ super rolling cases, 
plus a matching 15″ deluxe carry on tote
2. Sapphire 4 pc. Set: $249
- Corner cut metal ball bearing wheels on carry-on and 30″ upright.
- Push button retractable handle.
- Smart sliding webbing strap on 17″ personal tote.
3. Brussels 3 pc. set: $138
– Constructed of rugged 840 d. poly ballistic
– hideaway hands-free center strap on 30″ upright.
– built dual shoe pockets & extra zipper mesh pocket.
Traveler’s Choice
4. Amsterdam, 2 pc. set: $32
– ID window on back panel
– Large zippered mesh lid pocket & dual shoe pockets
– Expandable (25% more packing capacity)
5. Amsterdam II, 8 pc. set: $101
– 3 uprights, 1 travel tote, 1 extra large packing cube, 1 large
packing cube, 1 medium packing cube and 1 large packing cube
– Travel bags made of 1200 D 2-tone polyester
6. Seattle, 3 pc. set:, $101
– Recessed in-line skate ball bearing wheels
– Bottom carry handle for easy lifting
– Uprights expand for 30% more packing capacity
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November 7th, 2010
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When it comes to bags, I like them round and big to carry all of the junk that would otherwise be in my trunk.* But that’s terrible for my back and shoulder! One of my shoulders used to be so much lower than the other because of my bag!!!
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