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Nov 23, 2019

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The holiday travel season is fast approaching. Whether you’re traveling to a sunny or wintery destination, packing smart can save you a lot of headaches along the way.

Like planning for your getaway, it’s always good to have a checklist of essential items you’ll need for your trip. Packing too much or too little can sometimes get you into a jam, especially when fancy dinners pop-up or worst off, you’re stuck hauling a heavy luggage of unneeded items for the entire trip.

Choosing the right luggage and carry-on bag should also be top of mind when you’re packing to ensure you’re traveling comfortably. Check out some of the latest Travelpro® luggage collection and for a limited time, get up to $100 mail-in rebate1 on your next CAA in-store purchase.

The right travel bag.

Be sure to choose a luggage and/or carry-on that’s versatile and lightweight to hold everything you need for your holiday. Travel bags have come a long way from rolling luggages and tote/duffle bags to high tech backpacks and purses, there are a lot of choices to meet everyone’s travel needs.

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The essentials.

Don’t forget to pack these essentials before anything else. Make sure you’ve got your passport/visa, travel insurance documents, boarding pass/tickets, currency and credit cards, emergency contact details, medication, toiletries and of course your house keys.

Handy travel gadgets.

Depending on what you’re doing on your trip, you may want to consider packing your mobile phone, a good camera, chargers, a tablet or small laptop to watch your favourite shows on the go, and a power bank for when you’re out and about.

Wardrobe ready.

Packing clothes and shoes for any trip can be daunting. Even if you’re a seasoned globetrotter or it’s your first time traveling, it’s always good to be prepared for the unexpected party, theatre show, or long walking excursions. Finding clothes that can be worn with multiple outfits is usually key to reducing the number of pieces you’ll need to bring and limiting jackets, accessories and shoes can also help. Nonetheless, the amount of clothing you’ll need is highly dependent on your destination and duration of your trip.

‘Tis the season for travel! 

With all these packing tips, it’s time to find the perfect travel bag for your unforgettable holiday getaway. For a limited time, you can save up to $1001 on select Travelpro® luggage collection. Visit your local CAA Store today.

Terms & Conditions

1When you buy Travelpro® Platinum® Elite, Maxlite® 5 or Crew™ VersaPack™ Luggage:

Visa® Gift Card: Earn $50 when you spend $300 or more (before taxes) or earn $100 when you spend $500 or more (before taxes) on Travelpro® Platinum® Elite, Maxlite® 5 or Crew™ VersaPack™ Luggage Collections, between 11/01/19 and 11/30/19 at any store location. Submit the completed redemption form for offer. (Submissions must be postmarked within 30 days after purchase date and prior purchases do not apply.)

To claim your Visa® Gift Card, SEND: (1) This form completed, no initials with your name. (2) The original UPC bar code from side of box or hang-tag from the Travelpro® luggage. (3) The original or duplicate cash register receipt (no copies) showing the store name, location of purchase, date of purchase and itemized purchase price(s) with the qualifying item(s) on the receipt circled. Hand-written merchant receipts will not be accepted. Claims that do not comply with the terms and conditions of this offer will be rejected. Submissions must be postmarked within 30 days after purchase date. Keep copies of all materials submitted: Original submitted become Travelpro® property and will not be returned. Valid only in 10 provinces of Canada.

International submissions are not valid. Name on receipt must match claimant. Not valid with any other Travelpro® offer. Allow 6-8 weeks for processing.

Visa® Gift Cards may be used at Canadian merchants that accept Visa® Cards. Visa® Gift Cards may not be used at ATMs or for Recurring Billing. Additional limitations may apply. See Visa.com for more details. Warning: Reproduction, purchase, sale or trade of this certificate, proof of purchase or cash register receipt is prohibited. Fraudulent submission could result in prosecution under Canadian mail fraud statutes No P.O. Box addresses will be accepted.

Travelpro® is not responsible for lost, stolen, misdirected or undelivered mail. Promotion Certificate claim forms received at Travelpro® after 12/31/19 will not be honored.

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