I have bought a new wheeled case which will allow me to pack my full holiday wardrobe, safe in the knowledge that I won't actually have to carry them.
This new era of perspiration-free travel began with a visit to the internet where I found that shopping for luggage is a breeze.
Bags123 is a luggage specialist with an enormous range of bags, holdalls and cases, most of which can be delivered in a few days, free of charge. It's quite a busy looking site but don't let that put you off. The basic menu will quickly transport you to your required category, with backpacks, computer carriers, handbags, holdalls and sports bags among the options on offer.
The luggage section is further split into 11 departments, the last of which is wheeled trolley cases. Here I found an impressive 39 products, ranging in price from £40 to £154.99.
There's something for everyone, whether you prefer hard or soft cases, metallic finishes or bright colours, sleek looks or plenty of zip compartments.
There's also quite a range of sizes, from smaller wheeled cabin bags to expandable cases with up to 115 litres of space.
Major brands like Samsonite, Antler, Carlton and Skyway are available and the presentation is excellent, with photos from all angles and a full list of features, facts and figures.
The online version of Littlewoods Index proved to be a good hunting ground with a large and varied selection of makes and formats.
Click on luggage/travel/car accessories and you'll find 220 bags and cases in various sub categories.
There are some great deals, like the Blue Ridge trolley case and flight bag set for £29.99. And, if you'd like the convenience of a wheeled case but aren't sure about the style, how about an Antler wheeled holdall (£32.99) or a Samsonite 30-inch hard case, which has retractable wheels and handle (£74.99).
Delivery takes about two working days and is free if you spend more than £100 or otherwise costs £2.95.
If you like to travel in style and want to invest in luxury luggage, take a look at the Mulberry site with its stylish feel and classy photos. You can almost smell the leather.
Choose between an executive style Tec trolley case for £275, a wheeled suitcase in Scotchgrain for £425 and a small, wheeled Ergo bag, with plenty of zip pockets, also in Scotchgrain, for £395. If you've got the spending bug, you could also splash out on a matching wash bag, travel wet pack or suit bag as well.
Delivery times are advised at the checkout stage, with a maximum wait of 28 days and charges are calculated per order, amounting to an extra £6 for the wheeled suitcase.
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