Thanksgiving week will be one of the busiest travel periods of 2024, with millions of Americans expected to hit the roads—so planning ahead for off-peak travel times is essential to avoid congestion.

There's no place like home for the holidays, but getting to your destination can be far less joyous if you don't plan ahead.

We selected our picks for the best luggage brands based on years of hands-on testing by several travel editors who regularly take up to 50 flights a year. Since the size of luggage you'll need ...