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carry-ons

noun

plural of carry-on

as in suitcases

a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles the airline allows two carry-ons per person

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suitcases

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Typically, suitcases are collected before boarding, lined up in long corridors outside staterooms, and delivered to guests later—meaning there are multiple points where your belongings are completely out of your hands.

— Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Peaceful people don’t write about peace, and lovers with suitcases and tickets to leave never stay.

— Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 July 2026

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