Best suitcase for travel whatever the destination

The Large by Away Travel is a durable suitcase that is built to last, with a polycarbonate hard shell that will be able to handle whatever is thrown at it on its way to your destination. The 360° spinner wheels ensure a smooth ride to the check-in desk and the interior compression system is designed to keep your clothes organised and help you get more inside, making it a great choice for those who have a tendency to overpack for trips. The leather details, like the luggage tag, give it that more luxurious feel.

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert: “As someone who likes to travel a lot, having a suitcase I can rely on is really important. There’s no doubt that this Away suitcase is on the pricey side but the quality is absolutely unmatched and I know I’ll get so much use out of it for years to come. It’s a really attractive suitcase but it’s not all style no substance as it’s the features that make this case so impressive. The TSA combination lock means I don’t need to keep hold of tiny keys and I love the two inside compartments with an interior compression system so I can pack more and keep everything tidy and well-organised. It’s also effortless to use and practically glides through the airport thanks to the 360° wheels.”

The Antler Clifton is light on its feet and wheels like a dream, what more could you want from a suitcase? Available in a vast array of colours, it has an innovative twist-grip handle to feel more comfortable in your hand as you're wheeling it along. It already has a large packing capacity of 121 litres, but if you unzip the extendable section, you'll have a whopping 132 litres to play with so it's perfect for those longer stays.

Reviewed by Deputy Digital Editor Stephanie Anthony: "Antler are well known as a reputable suitcase brand for quality and the Clifton is no exception. The twist-grip handle and four wheels make wheeling it along absolutely effortless. The TSA lock was really easy to set up and gives added peace-of-mind. Capacity-wise it’s ideal, I was able to fit all my shoes in the front zipped compartment leaving the main area for my clothes, plus there are pockets for toiletries etc so you can methodically organise everything for your trip. I also love the range of colours available. I went for ochre so it would be easy to spot on the luggage belt, now I want to get the whole matching set!”

For a suitcase that combines the best of style and substance, you should consider the Rock Luggage Jewel 4 Wheel Soft Large Suitcase. The textured, 3D design on the front and the rose gold detailing offer a chic touch to this suitcase but it's not all about the look as it has smooth rolling wheels to glide alongside you and corner piper protectors and an underside protection strip to prevent wear and tear. The fully lined interior has a divider section with pocket that you can use to keep shoes separate from clothing.

Reviewed by Yours Product Writer Rosie Floyd: "I regularly house sit for family when they're away from home so I'm always on the hunt for a large suitcase so I can take everything I need with me in one case without needing to take millions of smaller bags. I used this on my last 10-day house-sitting adventure and still had plenty of room inside. I'm a self-confessed over-packer but I feel like even if I packed double the amount of clothes I needed, it still wouldn't be full to the brim. It feels super lightweight, even when I had all my clothes inside, and it glides with zero effort so it would be a great holiday suitcase. I also love the stylish design and rose gold hardware."

If you've got a shorter holiday planned, you might not want to take a big suitcase with you, that's where this Tripp Banana Holiday 7 Medium 4 Wheel Exp Suitcase will come in handy. While it's smaller in size compared to other suitcases on our list, it still has a 66 litre capacity, which can be expanded to 72 litres, so you'll have plenty of room for all your belongings. It's made from polypropylene on the outside so it's tough and durable while inside has packing straps and a mesh divider to keep your clothes and toiletries organised.

Thule Chasm wheeled duffel is a check-in-sized, weather-resistant rolling duffel designed to withstand the bumps and scrapes of all your adventures. All Thule bags and equipment are put through a vigorous testing process so you know this suitcase is built with quality materials and will stand the test of time.

Our Deputy Editor Stephanie Spencer put the Thule Chasm to the test: "Firstly I absolutely love this bag - I was looking for a wheeled duffel for a while as I prefer a bag with flexible sides to a hard shell suitcase. I find you can pack more in, and it's also great for ski holidays. The colour is gorgeous, a kind of ashy blue, and inside it's a golden colour - which was a nice surprise when you'd normally get black. The amount you can get into this bag is amazing, even without using packing cubes. There's one big main pocket, two little interior ones inside the lid and one at the top of the bag that you can access without opening the main suitcase, ideal for items you might want to have to hand a bit easier. I like that there's a hard base and bottom to the suitcase, it feels really sturdy and I don't have to worry about it sitting on the floor. I also find it so easy to pull, even when it's fully loaded. It's been on and off planes, coaches and a train and I've had no rips or wear and tear appear. This bag combines the best things about hard shell and soft shell suitcases fantastically, it's ideal for check in luggage."

No animal products are made to use Cnnct Case so it's a 100 per cent vegan product. It has a sleek design that glides on four 360-degree spinning wheels with a telescopic handle for your comfort. It offers two compartments inside with a zip-fastening front pocket to give you a 100-litre packing capacity. The handiest feature is on the back as it has a QR code to help reunite you with your luggage if it gets lost. You just need to register your contact details in advance and when someone scans it, it brings up your contact details so they can help to reunite you with your belongings.

With an expandable interior, a built-in tech compartment to store your laptop, tablet or e-reader and a TSA lock to keep your precious essentials safe, there's a lot to like about this Samsonite D'lite 4-Wheel 78cm Large Expandable Suitcase. It's lightweight and water-repellent and the lining on the inside uses 100 per cent recycled polyester. When you're travelling for business or pleasure, this Samsonite suitcase is designed for comfort on the go.

Customer review: "Bought the suitcase to replace an old one. So far used it for one trip. Light, easy to manoeuvre. It is a bit pricey, but very good product."

You get a lot of suitcase for your money with the it Luggage Lux-Lite Bewitching Suitcase. It's extra-large in size so plenty of packing capacity and comes in under £100. It looks the part, too, with a chevron quilted front, rose gold hardware and detailing, and a leopard print lining inside. It combines an ultra-fashionable design with fantastic features including an easy-access zippered pocket on the front panel, a built-in TSA combination lock for complete security, and an eight-wheel spinner system for superior control.

With two wheels and an extendable top handle as well as two padded top carry handles, there are two different ways to carry this Teagan Large Wheeled Duffle suitcase to offer more practicality. Available in an array of patterns and colours, you'll definitely be able to spot which case is yours once you've reached your destination. As well as being easily recognisable, it's lightweight and comes with a TSA lock, providing extra peace of mind whilst you travel.

Customer review: "An excellent suitcase. This is the 3rd one, one for each family member. So much room. Very well built. Usual Kipling quality."

Next up on our list of the best suitcase for travel is another option to consider from it Luggage, the it Luggage World's Lightest Large 8 Wheel Soft Suitcase. Coming in at 2.65kg, it's incredibly lightweight but that doesn't mean that it's not strong too. It's made with a tough fibreglass structure and high-tensile fabric so that it's built to last and be as durable as possible. It's got eight swivel wheels so getting it from A to B will be a breeze plus plenty of zipped storage pockets for all your belongings.

Customer review: "Very light, yet strong construction. Plenty of room inside plus several useful zip up pockets."

You get a large and medium suitcase plus a cabin bag in this American Tourister Summer Session luggage set. Ideal if you're travelling as a couple, you'll know exactly what suitcases to look for as they come around the carousel at luggage reclaim as they'll look exactly the same in this beautiful eye-catching blue colour. They're all made from 100 per cent polyester and boast a tough yet lightweight construction. There all have two zipped pockets on the front and the insides have packing ribbons and a divider pad so there's plenty of room for all of your belongings.