You Lost My What?!!!

If you're one of those people who can pack everything they need for a 5 day beach vacation in one little carry-on then I bow to you and you may move on to the next article.  For the rest of us who require checking a huge bag because we can't leave home without crucial hair products and handbags, stay right here.  Do you feel a tightness in your chest and a pang of anxiety when you watch that big ol' bag of yours slowing chugging it's way down the conveyor belt? do you whisper a silent prayer: please, please Mr. Airport-Man, please don't loose it?  While there are no guarantees that your bag will end up where you do, you can always ease the suffering by planning ahead a little.  Picture yourself with no bag having just arrived at your hotel in the Bahamas.  Do you want to be sitting in the lobby in the clothes you wore on the flight flipping through magazines all afternoon?  or maybe you'll just pick up a swimsuit in the hotel gift shop, right ? Good luck.  There are five to choose from and they're all a size 2. Instead, picture yourself lounging by the pool working on your second fruity-coconuty-rum-thingy and not really caring any more what time your luggage will arrive.  Have a back-up plan: pack an extra swimsuit & some sunscreen in your handbag, tote, or whatever will be by your side for the entire flight. If the worst happens at least you'll be dressed for it.