<p>Would it make sense to travel with one of those clear plastic zippered storage bags, like the one I have in my closet right now that contains a couple of rarely used blankets? (I don’t think I actually bought it but it came on a mail-order comforter.) You could slip the whole shebang right over an entire suitcase in a hotel room. If the plastic case is zipped up tight, the bugs couldn’t get in (right, ncmentor?). So this could allay concerns about where the housekeeping staff might put the suitcase during cleanups. It may feel a bit ridiculous, but certainly no more ridiculous than stashing the suitcase in the tub or balancing it on the toilet when showering. (Plus, when I travel with my husband and son, and we’re all staying the same room, there’s not enough room in the tub for three suitcases anyway.)</p>
<p>I bet someone could even make some dough by “inventing” similar plastic protective casings that are specifically designed for suitcases … i.e., the zippered tops would align with the typical suitcase zippers. The plastic casing could fold up tightly to be stored in yet another plastic casing of its own for easy packing … kind of like those cheapo travel rain ponchos. Of course, this can’t protect against bites in the bed, but wouldn’t it at least help prevent bringing the critters home … or would that happen anyway, as soon as you stash your PJ’s back in the suitcase? (Time for yet another plastic zip bag for sleepware!). :eek:</p>