Thanks to a Christmas Day terrorist incident on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, airline passengers are being subjected to tighter security. Some airlines have also restricted passengers to one carry-on bag.

Everyone wants to feel secure when they board a plane. But what if you're leaving on an extended honeymoon or a destination wedding and have items you don't feel safe checking? Or if you ordinarily travel light and normally make do with one personal bag plus a carry-on?

Under the new rules, it's wise to choose one carry-on bag with multiple compartments that conforms to airline bag size and weight allowances. And leave that big purse or computer bag home.

5 Carry-on Bags I Recommend

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Screaming babies: They're the bane of travelers (even traveling parents). Suddenly the peace and quiet of your long-awaited honeymoon or vacation is fractured by the primal, ear-piercing shrieks of the not-yet-grown.

Avoid them by choosing Adults-Only Getaways. As for the plane ride to get there? Until there's a childfree airline, it's a crapshoot.

Serenity Now!

• Where to Vacation Without Children
• Adults-Only Hotels and Resorts
• Nude Beaches and Resorts
• The Adults-Only Cruise Line
• Vacation Retreats for Couples

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Looking for a fabulous place to snuggle up this winter on your next trip?

Whether your wanderlust sends you in the direction of New England, Canada, or Europe -- or inspires you to explore winter wonderlands out West (like Jackson Hole, Wyoming, pictured) -- you can find ample destinations to take the chill off and put you in the mood for love in Winter Vacation Destinations.

If you dread heading to the tropics because of how your hair will react, read How to Protect Your Hair from Heat, Humidity & Sun Damage. There's professional advice on specific treatments and products that can help form a barrier between your hair and the elements.

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Want to look tan before you get off the plane or recapture the glow of summer in winter? Stock up on Self Tanning Products for a Safe Suntan.

Also see:

Some Like It Hot: Where to Escape Winter's Chill

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