Prepare 4 takeoff: travel light with these carry-ons that carry all!

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Surviving the hustle and bustle of the holiday travel season is no easy feat. But spending time with loved ones from near and far makes any daunting experience worthwhile. Whether you are trekking by plane, train, or automobile, the easiest and chicest way to travel is with a carry-on bag. One jet-setter who always travels stylishly light is Jada Collins, the Ebony Fashion Fair commentator. As an eight-year veteran of the world's largest traveling fashion show, Jada has become an expert at the get-up-and-go and graciously agreed to show us this year's travel trends.

JET SET

Jada arrives at the American Airlines Terminal of JFK Airport in her fully equipped 2008 Ford Edge CUV. On Jada: Emanuel Ungaro coat, pants and bustier, all featured in the 50th annual Ebony Fashion Fair tour. Globe-Trotter Safari Colonial/Tan 26" suitcase, $1,740, www.Neimanmarcus.com; Globe-Trotter Centenary Orange/Tan 21" Trolley Case, $1,580, at Neimanmarcus.com.

BEAUTY & STYLE

On trolly from top, left to right: Globe-Trotter Touring Classics European Pearl Green 21" Trolley Case, $1,860, at Globe-trotterltd.com: Hartmann Luxe Sugarplum Retro Carry-On, $425.00. www.Hartmann.com: Hideo Wakamatsu 20" Wave Trolley, $210, www.Flight001.com: Hartmann Luxe Sugarplum 22" Expandable Mobile Traveler, $695, www.Hartmann.com;

On trolley from bottom, left to right: Victorinox Mobilizer NXT 4.0 22" Red Upright, $399.99, www.Swissarmy.com: Victorinox Tourbach 24" Black Upright, $695, www.Swissarmy.com: Tumi Townhouse Chapel Wheeled Garment Case, $1.195. www.tumi.com: Victorinox Werks Traveler 22" Sapphire Upright, $289.99 www.Swissarmy.com.

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GRAB BAG

Clockwise from left to right: Victorinox Werks Traveler 22" Sapphire Upright, $289.99, www.Swissarmy.com

Globe-Trotter Safari Colonial/Tan 26" Suitcase, $1,740, www.Neimanmarcus.com Hartmann Luxe Sugarplum 22" Expandable Mobile Traveler, $695, www.Hartmann.com

Hartmann Luxe Sugarplum Retro Carry-On, $425, www.Hartmann.com; (Underneath Hartman) Victorinox Mobilizer NXT 4.0 22" Red Upright, $399.99, www.Swissarmy.com

Victorinox Tourbach 24, Black Upright, $695, www.Swissarmy.com; Hideo Wakamatsu 20" Wave Trolley, $210, www.Flight001.com

Globe-Trotter Centenary Orange/Tan 21" Trolley Case, $1,580, www.Neimanmarcus.com

Globe-Trotter Touring Classics European Pearl Green 21" Trolley Case, $1,860, www.GIobe-trotterltd.com

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FIRST CLASS

Jada relaxes in the American Airlines Admirals Club VIP lounge at JFK Airport in New York (white tote--model's own)

Alexander McQueen for Samsonite Black Label Hero White Upright, $750, at www.samsoniteblacklabel.com

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TRAVELIN' LIGHT

From left to right: Victorinox Mobilizer NXT 4.0 22" Red Upright, $399.99, www.Swissarmy.com

Tumi Townhouse Chapel Wheeled Garment Case, $1,195, www.tumi.com

Alexander McQueen for Samsonite Black Label Boarding Bag, $600 www.samsoniteblackbel.com

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THE 2007-2008 EBONY FASHION FAIR tour continues to thrill audiences, and the presentation is supported by several official sponsors, including American Airlines and Ford Motor Company. At each show, one lucky Ebony Fashion Fair ticket holder will be awarded roundtrip air transportation for two to any American Airlines destination in the domestic U.S. In addition Ford Motor Company will give one lucky winner a 2008 Ford Edge CUV at the end of the Ebony Fashion Fair tour. Visit www.ebonyfashionfair.com to find out when the show comes to your city.

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