Book The Tickets, Pack The Bag
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A cultural getaway — whether abroad or on the other side of town — is an opportunity to indulge in a luggage purchase. For every art festival, be it fine arts, dance, or music, there is a bag to match. And the eclectic mix of events during the summer –performances, benefits, and exhibitions — calls for a variety of form and function. Here, The New York Sun pairs eight standout carryalls with travel-worthy cultural destinations — guaranteed to take you from first class to your front-row seat in style.