I love weekends. I also love to travel. This is the perfect excuse to purchase and own a gorgeous weekend bag. Having done a lot of travelling, I can’t think of a better travel companion than a good looking, functional yet stylish overnight bag.

Forget dragging a heavy piece of battered old hand luggage from A to B, I want to travel in style, not look as though I barely made the train. If you like to travel light, yet still enjoy the feeling that you’ve managed to pack for all eventualities, the only thing that will do is the right large tote bag for the job.

There are plenty of designers on the market that design and manufacture some pretty awesome weekender bags, many of which look so good that it's a shame that they're not really practical for anything other than travelling with. Still, at least they'll more than make you look good on those days that you do decide to get away for a short break, or put in some work-related miles.

Travel bags are the perfect match for the woman on the move. They’re refreshingly spacious and cover all the basic needs that are part and parcel of a weekend away. There’s space for everything but the kitchen sink – and who wants to one of those with them on a wonderful short break?!

Saturn Business Carry On Duffel Bag

If you're wanting a good looking, sleek yet parctical weekend bag, the Saturn duffel bag will more than suit. It's definitely a lot of bag for the price tag, which is one of the lowest for this standard and type of bag. It's manufactured to a high standard, tough nylon fabric, faux leather trim and accents and most importnatly - enough space to hold everything you'll need for a few days away from home.

The base is reinforced so that you've got the stability when it's set down anywhere, and you get a pair of grab handles and a removable adjustable strap for added convenience. There are zippered pockets on the end panels, one of the front and a large main zippered compartment. It's also available in Olive Green if you'd prefer a little more color and overall this is a well made, stylish weekender that is on sale at a great budget price.

Saturn Business Carry On Duffel Bag List Price: $39.99

Swoop Weekend Bag

This is a very contemporary weekender bag, made up of one main compartment with a full wrap around zipper. Inside there's plenty of space to contain clothes and personal toiletries and other necessary items, that can be stored neatly away behind either one of two zippered clear compartments.

It has a nylon lining and a synthetic exterior, both of which are easy to clean and care for, a quick wipe round will keep it looking good and stain-free. The monochrome design is bold and the shape and style of the bag is both elegant and eye-catching. It's not the biggest of travel bags but it's certainly one of the most attractive in its price range.

Swoop Weekend Bag List Price: $39.00

Bungalow360 Hummingbirds And Peace Flowers Weekend Travel Bag

This is a very funky weekend bag, great for those that prefer to buy eco-friendly products and yet still love to own a bag that's stylish and good looking. The print is vibrant and unique and the lining is equally so - a gorgeous, vivacious red polka dot. The handles are long enough for you to get this one up onto your shoulder and wear it comfortably enough, yet they're still good to carry the duffel bag in hand.

The fabric is cotton canvas, the stitching is durable and the whole manufacture is one that's designed to last for years. You get a spacious main compartment, two pockets placed on each end panel and a further two zippered pockets placed to the front ot the travel bag's exterior. Somehow weekender bags for women never looked so hip and stylish!

Bungalow360 Hummingbirds & Peace Flowers Weekend Travel Bag