India, April 27 -- There's something about summer travel that instantly lifts the mood. Be it sun-soaked beach getaways, city breaks packed with food stops and local markets or those quiet mountain holidays with no mobile signal, it all starts with good luggage. And if you're anything like me; a suitcase hoarder who refuses to settle for average, you'll understand the joy of finding one that delivers. I'd been on a proper online treasure hunt for travel luggage after being let down by not one but two big-name brands recently. They looked good but felt flimsy.

Then the United Colors Of Benetton Opal hard luggage in green showed up and completely changed the game. The colour is bright but not loud, the kind that looks great even in airport...