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Affordable Lightweight Suitcases: Caribbean Joe/Travelers Choice Malibu 3 Piece Expandable Luggage Set

Update: It looks like the black and the green are no longer available.  However, the magenta, navy, and orange ones are.  The name of the product in the description has also been changed to reflect that it’s made by Caribbean Joe, so it’s a lot less confusing than it was when this review was originally written.

The Travelers Choice Malibu 3 Piece Hard Case Expandable Luggage Set is actually the Caribbean Joe Malibu 3 Piece Expandable Luggage Set, discovered after a bit of research.  So if you hear references to both brands, rest assured that they are the same and are receiving rave reviews.

The Malibu Expandable Luggage Set is an affordable set of hardside luggage designed for durability, easy packing, and protection for your valuable belongings.  A built-in expansion feature allows for up to 25% more room when you need it.  It’s very cute when you order the pink suitcases, but very fine and eye-catching when ordered in the orange or green.

This set of lightweight suitcases was found for a good price on Amazon.com.    Take a look at the different colors here:

Malibu 3 Piece Expandable Luggage Set Features:

  • Hardside Luggage Dimensions:
    • 20” Expandable: 20” x 13” x 8”
    • 24” Expandable: 24” x 16” x 10”
    • 28” Expandable: 28” x 19” x 11”
  • Weight:
    • 20” Expandable: 6.5 pounds
    • 24” Expandable: 9 pounds
    • 28” Expandable: 11 pounds
  • 4 corner riveted protective shells designed to protect your belongings and enhance the overall durability.
  • Hardside case made from ABS/Polycarbonate
  • Aluminum self-locking telescopic handle system, with push-down locking for easy, single-hand use
  • Multi-directional spinner wheels provide easy mobility
  • Fully lined interior
  • Multi-use organizational pockets
  • Shoe pockets
  • Zippered compartment for privacy
  • Elastic tie-down straps for additional support for your clothing during travel
  • Expansion section will add up to 25% of additional capacity if needed

There were many reviews for the Malibu 3 Piece Expandable Luggage Set, and the vast majority of them were very positive, with reviewers thrilled with their purchase.  They loved the quickly identifiable colors because they were different than most luggage and allowed reviewers to spot their bags quickly in the baggage carousel.  Many commented on how well these lightweight suitcases held up, and the spinner wheels allowed them to maneuver their luggage easily during their travels.

One reviewer pointed out that while the two smaller suitcases in the set held up well, the 28” size was somewhat flimsy, and arrived at the airport with a hole in it, making this suitcase in the set more suited to car travel or another form of travel with less brutal baggage handling.  Another said that when they unpacked the luggage, it had a strong odor to it and needed to be aired out.  However, nearly every reviewer found was pleased with the purchase.

If you need an inexpensive hardside luggage set with lightweight suitcases, roomy, expandable storage, and eye-catching colors to make your bag stand out from the rest, the Malibu 3 Piece Expandable Luggage Set is likely to suit your needs, whether you buy it as Travelers Choice or as Caribbean Joe.

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