Always pack valuables in your carry-on luggage instead of your checked baggage. In this world of packed flights and frantic airport security, it seems like you’re more likely to lose your luggage than ever before. Have you ever seen that sad, sad woman in corner of checked-baggage claim? Her luggage is lost, and her great-grandmother's wedding ring was probably inside of it. Keep your valuables in your carry-on bag and keep a close watch (and a tight grip) on it, and you’ll have peace of mind that your irreplaceable belongings will make it to your destination safely in your possession.
