15 Tips for Avoiding Hotel Bedbugs

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Wrap suitcases in plastic

For extra protection, keep your suitcase encased in plastic during your trip, says Henriksen. Storage and luggage retailers also sell zip-up bags specifically for this purpose.

"I've even seen people traveling with garbage bags wrapped around their suitcases," Henriksen says.

This precaution can protect your belongings not only in your hotel room, but also in transit; bedbugs can also hide in airplanes, trains, and taxis.

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