Because there are 2 Kinds of Luggage: Lost and Carry-On

Few things can ruin your timeshare vacation faster than losing your luggage. And as a recent U.S. Transportation department report finds, losing your suitcase is not a rare occurrence. In fact, the odds are greater than 1 in 200 that your bag will be lost or misdirected on any given flight. And that percentage increases on international flights.

The solution? Carry-on for your condo & timeshare trip.

The Advantages of Carry-On Luggage

Doug Dyment, called "the go-light guru" by Time Magazine, cites three reasons on his site www.onebag.com for taking only carry-on luggage: 1) security; 2) mobility; and 3) economy. The episode with my husband illustrates the benefits of the first reason. The benefits of the mobility advantage are many.

o You can bypass long lines at the counter (getting your boarding ticket from either a kiosk or presenting an e-boarding pass) and proceed directly to security, which means you don