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The best tips for transitional packing.

And for larger hauls, skip the heavy lifting altogether: ship oversized items like baby gear, golf clubs, bicycles and even diving equipment ahead with companies like Luggage Forward, which collects everything from your front door and delivers directly to your island address. Because the goal isn’t just to pack light; it’s to arrive lighter.

We Asked 4 Travel Pros for the Best Caribbean Destination—and They All Picked the Same Place

"The word you hear most about Anguilla is ‘effortless,’" Audrey Kohout, the co-CEO of Luggage Forward, told Travel + Leisure about the small British Overseas Territory. "Unpretentious luxury, world-class food that blends Caribbean soul with international polish, and Shoal Bay East, a mile of white sand with impossibly clear water that’s apparently worth the trip alone."

Delta Airlines and British Airways Warn Against Using AirTags in Checked Luggage – Here’s Why You Should Rethink Your Travel Hacks!

Some luxury hotels are partnering with baggage services like Luggage Forward to ensure their guests’ bags are safely transported from the airport to the hotel.

US Airline Baggage Fees Just Got More Expensive in 2026

Services like Luggage Forward, Send My Bag, and FedEx ground shipping can be cost-competitive with airline bag fees, especially for heavier bags or longer trips. You drop it off or schedule a pickup, and it meets you at your destination.

Book Vacation Plane Tickets Now—Before Pricing Gets Worse, Experts Say

Audrey Kohout, co-CEO of Luggage Forward and LugLess, to Newsweek: "Book sooner rather than later. We're in a period where every week of waiting likely means paying more. Jet fuel costs have nearly doubled since late February, and airlines are passing that on through higher fares and steeper ancillary fees. At the same time, carriers are pulling capacity off the market to manage costs, which means fewer available seats on the routes travelers want most."

Travel Hacks for Long Flights

Audrey Kohout, co-CEO of Luggage Forward, keeps an easy-to-access ball on the plane. "Mid-flight, roll it under your feet," she says. "It wakes your legs up, gets the blood moving and feels amazing after a few hours in the air."

How to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees in 2026: 9 Proven Tricks That Actually Work

For extended trips, ski vacations, or travel with specialty equipment, shipping your luggage ahead via services like ShipGo or Luggage Forward can actually be cheaper than airline bag fees — and far more convenient. You drop off your bags days before departure and pick them up at your hotel or destination.

The best luggage sets of 2026, tested and reviewed by editors

Soft-side bags should be made with fabrics in the 600–1680 denier range — higher denier numbers mean thicker, more tear-resistant material. Ballistic nylon, at the upper end of that range, is particularly strong and durable, says Audrey Kohout, travel expert and co-CEO at Luggage Forward.

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