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Luxury equals comfort, and these expert tips help create an effortless travel experience.
Would these luxury travel advisors have secrets I could learn from?
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Was I missing out on a smarter, smoother travel experience?
Was not having an advisor all these years a big mistake?
He called outEagle Creek Packing Cubes.
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She keeps her clothes wrinkle-free with theJack & Rose Travel steamer.
I always carry an empty disposablecompression ziplockbag for dirty clothes, she says.
This helps save space and keeps my clean/dirty items separated in my suitcase.
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BothDelsyandSierramake great duffel bags, Patil says.
Del Duca, suggests opting for soft-top luggage that fits into tighter spaces and is easier to handle.
Sunil Metcalf ofBlack Tomatosays durability is key.
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You might want to personalize your bags too.
Monogrammed bag tagsare common and a great way to verify you scoop the right bag.
But more than just wearing cozy pants, a comfortable travel day extends to packing certain accessories, too.
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Metcalf says a silk eye mask is a go-to essential.
Packing special organizers for everything was another recurring theme.
I also always recommend packing some sort of dedicatedjewelry caseto keep things organized and prevent tangles, says Metcalf.
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Love to swim on your travels?
Samsonites Foldable Duffle Bagpacks down to nothing, says Davidson, noting that it is ultra lightweight.
Seehaver says these carry-on outfits dont need to be an entire wardrobe.
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She personally loves the Awayscarry-on luggageandtravel bags.
I use theEverywhere Zip Backpackand/orEverywhere Bag.
Pair [them] with a soft cashmere travel wrap for added luxury.
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It throws you hugely off balance, especially when it comes to time zones.
I have made the mistake myself of packing 40 pairs of underwear for a seven-day trip.
That math simply doesnt add up.
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Davidson from Red Savannah advises avoiding packing items that will only be worn once.
Browsing boutiques is one of my favorite ways to explore a new city and support local makers.
The travel advisors I spoke to agree.
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Metcalf says,In terms of enjoying their trip, keep a good cadence and dont overprogram too much.
Allow time to get a bit lost.
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