Travelling is an activity most people enjoy preparing for, often buying new clothes, gadgets and suitcases especially for the occasion.

However, those looking for new luggage that will stand out amongst hundreds of others might want to rethink their choice.

Having a colourful or designer-branded suitcase might suit your personal aesthetic, but it could draw unwanted attention to yourself, an expert warned.

Shahzad Ali, security expert and CEO of Get Licensed, explained the reason he does not recommend owning suitcases in bright colours – instead, he uses other types of identifiers.

He said: “Although a new and colourful suitcase may look more fashionable, it won’t only be attractive to you.

“It’s best to choose a more common-looking suitcase, and if possible, a worn-out one – as to not stand out from the crowd – and with it, a high-quality padlock.  This can make a big difference in keeping your items safe.

“You can add an identifier, such as a ribbon or sticker, to avoid getting your luggage mistaken for someone else’s whilst still remaining subtle.”

Meanwhile, travel blogger Sophie Nadaeu from the blog Solo Sophie has noted that a growing number of tourists are ditching conventional suitcases in favour of simply using hand luggage.

In a blog post from last March, Sophie highlighted that travellers planning on doing this themselves should always start by choosing a lightweight and deceptively spacious bag.

She advised: “When it comes to carry on cases, I personally look for a bag that’s not too heavy, as many airlines have a restriction on the weight of your bag and the case is factored into this, and something that is durable as well as spacious.

“A personal favourite of mine is a case that is soft as opposed to hard-shelled, so that I can stuff more things in!”

The blogger also suggested that tourists thinking about travelling with hand luggage only should be very considerate about everything that they pack for their time away.

In particular, Sophie noted focusing on items that are versatile and serve multiple purposes, such as how a scarf can also be used as a makeshift blanket.

When packing clothes, she highlighted on making sure each item could be used within multiple outfits, focusing on neutral patterns and colours.

Sophie also recommended that travellers should make sure that they can still be organised during and after the holiday by packing small bags that can separate dirty laundry from fresh clothes.

She added: “When it comes to travelling with hand luggage only, you’ll want to try and be as organised as possible so that you can make proper use of the space available. This means compartmentalising your things and placing them in plastic bags, or canvas bags if you’re trying to be environmentally friendly.

“Be sure to bring plenty of extra bags so you don’t have to mix your clean and dirty laundry, no one likes doing this, even by accident!”