I go "all in" on my cruise luggage tags. I cut them (they way you initially showed - nice and thin), fold them in half, and then use a hot laminator with bookmark size pouches to laminate them. I then use a special slot hole punch to create a nice slot through which I slip a flexible plastic loop. Once attached to our bags they are then on to stay! And they are weatherproof. I've seen the nice, thick, folded, unprotected paper tags wither in a Miami pop-up rain shower at the pier. Once they are soaked and soggy there's a really good chance that they're coming off your bags. Some may consider my method overkill, but we've never lost a bag in roughly 50 cruises...
Making a loop like you did will make it more likely to catch or snag something and tear off. Instead, you should fold it in half lengthwise and staple it twice, in the places indicated, after inserting over the bag handle.
I bought sleeves for Royal Caribbean but found them a little difficult to slide the tag into them. I then bought sleeves for Carnival tags, among the largest tags, and they are much easier to load. I then made custom inserts for the original purchase/Royal Caribbean tag sleeves to help identify my bags at the airport. Much better than other ID tags 😃!
You can get laminating sheets at Walmart and cut to any size. Punch a hole and attach to luggage with a zip tie. It’s not coming off and weather does not damage it. I’ve used this many times and never had a problem.
The last version is upside down. The paper should have been reversed when placed in the plastic bag thingy. Porters are going go crazy turning it right side up in order to read it.
Thank you! This helps a ton- I didn’t want to have to buy yet another thing (tag holders) so I love the tips on just attaching the paper.
Glad it was helpful!
I have bought and use these luggage tag holders, fabulous, I use on every cruise, fantastic product, a few dollars well spent.
I go "all in" on my cruise luggage tags. I cut them (they way you initially showed - nice and thin), fold them in half, and then use a hot laminator with bookmark size pouches to laminate them. I then use a special slot hole punch to create a nice slot through which I slip a flexible plastic loop. Once attached to our bags they are then on to stay! And they are weatherproof. I've seen the nice, thick, folded, unprotected paper tags wither in a Miami pop-up rain shower at the pier. Once they are soaked and soggy there's a really good chance that they're coming off your bags. Some may consider my method overkill, but we've never lost a bag in roughly 50 cruises...
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Making a loop like you did will make it more likely to catch or snag something and tear off. Instead, you should fold it in half lengthwise and staple it twice, in the places indicated, after inserting over the bag handle.
JJ is now properly prepared how to attach the tags😆
Always print and take extra copies. Came in handy one time when we had to check-in some extra unexpected last-minute bags. Long story.
I bought sleeves for Royal Caribbean but found them a little difficult to slide the tag into them. I then bought sleeves for Carnival tags, among the largest tags, and they are much easier to load. I then made custom inserts for the original purchase/Royal Caribbean tag sleeves to help identify my bags at the airport. Much better than other ID tags 😃!
Oh I like that idea! They are definitely a tight fit.
You can get laminating sheets at Walmart and cut to any size. Punch a hole and attach to luggage with a zip tie. It’s not coming off and weather does not damage it. I’ve used this many times and never had a problem.
Good tip. Thanks for sharing!
try packing tape and not staples. makes sure your tag will not come off.
Does it need to be printed in color? I only have a B/W laser printer.
It doesn’t need to be in color. Thanks for watching!
The last version is upside down. The paper should have been reversed when placed in the plastic bag thingy. Porters are going go crazy turning it right side up in order to read it.