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Typical cruise: 7-10 days 2 big bags(not the real big) 1 suit bag,and 2 carry on bags.
12-16 day add another medium size bag.
You can figure on spending about $100 for the 4 bag set.(Big, medium, carry on, and tote They always have them on sale in some store here.
As a matter of fact we got a whole set free when we booked our Australia/NZ trip on Princess coming up next January. The travel agency always has some kind of perks when booking at their Expos.(3-4/yr.)
Ironically Spirit Airlines is now charging for checked baggage. Pre board@ $5.00ea-for first 2 and $10.00 ea.at the gate. $100 for the 3rd bag.I wonder if this is going to go onto other airlines- OUCH!!!Frosty 4
I used to have suitcases with a handle AND a chord - which was very nice - nevertheless, they gave up after only two years (compared to the ones I had before which lasted for more than ten years..) and this feature (chord AND handle) was not available when I had to replace them. All of these suitcases were Samsonite.
Concering the amount of luggage I follow the simple rule that I should be able to easily handle all my luggage on my own if necessary - so not more than two suitcases and a bag. (for my camera)
quote:Originally posted by bulbousbow:What kind of luggage do you take with you on your cruises and other travels? Types of luggage, brands, etc., and why?******Cheers
Just out of curiosity, why are asking this ? ?
Willem
I know Joe does. I've seen it.
[ 03-12-2007: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
It's such a good suitcase because it's distinctly easier to pull it on its own wheels than to wheel it on a trolley, plus it has a nifty hanger function inside that means that shirts, suits, dresses, etc can be lifted off a clothes rail and "hung" inside the suitcase, a little bit like that steamer trunk, which both saves a lot of time when packing/unpacking and also means that those clothes arrive less creased.
That, plus a backpack for carry-on stuff, is enough for virtually all my trips.
[ 03-13-2007: Message edited by: Globaliser ]
quote:Willem wrote:Just out of curiosity, why are asking this ? ?
Wanted to know how popular hardside trolley cases were, especially those from Samsonite, Antler and Roncato. Also interested to know why some people prefer soft-sided bags compared to those above.
Has anyone had bad experiences with either? Are zippers better than clip-locks? What about securing your luggage? Thanks to all who answer.
quote:Malcolm @ cruisepage wrote:Surely we all use these?I know Joe does. I've seen it.
Malcolm, my mum still has one of these, a green one, minus the stuff inside. It now stores my late dad's stamp collection. We used it last in 1978 on the LEONID SOBINOV - Naples (Italy) to Melbourne (Australia).
[ 03-13-2007: Message edited by: bulbousbow ]
quote:Originally posted by Globaliser:[QB]For some years I've been using a pricey, but good, Victorinox-branded wheelie suitcase similar to this one.QB]
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My daughter has the same Victoronix suitcase and I have a similar one made by Delsey. They are both great and easy to wheel.
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