I took this tote with me to Europe, and it was perfect for stashing all the stuff I wanted during the flight as well as for daily use.  It has a zipper that runs the length of it to keep the hands of pickpockets out.  I've taking totes like this on travels before, and they always end up marred and/or dirty.  The textured leather on this somehow repelled all the dirt and looked great for the entire ten days on the road.  Even if it had gotten dirty, I could have easily wiped it clean.  I intend to use this not only for travel but also for instances at home when I want a larger bag or when it matches what I'm wearing.  It's large, but it doesn't feel or look unwieldy.

When I first went into the Coach store, I thought this was a vinyl bag because it doesn't have the traditional texture of leather; the clerk assured me that it was. Inside, there are two open pockets for stuff like a cell phone and reading glasses, plus a zippered pocket that I use for Band-Aids, individual Wet Ones and Germ X, pills, lipstick, and other small items that would otherwise get lost in the bottom on the bag.  The inside is spacious enough to carry my iPad, headphones, wallet, passport, etc., although stuffing it full means that I can't zipper it since the bag is tapered in width to the handles. The light blue color goes with many colors.

I would only change two things:  include a small slot either outside or inside for a key card, and make the zipper easier to zip when it has opened all the way to the end.

It's worth spending the extra dollars to get this bag over an imitation leather bag or a less sturdy brand.  My bag still looks brand new despite the paces I put it through on my recent trip.

-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann