I fly a lot. I flew four times last month and have two more trips planned before the end of the year. While my loungewear set leads the lineup of clothes I wear at the airport, the bags I rely on for connections need an upgrade. To prepare for this, I'm stocking up on some new travel bags and taking advantage of end-of-season sales.

While searching the web, I found an inventory of travel purses and bags on sale. A small cross-body bag is essential for hands-free travel, and a tote bag allows you to safely carry your essentials. On the other hand, if you travel for work, a laptop-compatible backpack will protect your laptop (and other essentials). For a quick trip, a larger weekender bag is just the right size.

To make your shopping trip easier, I've put together my top sale travel bags from Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale's. Whether you're heading back home or on a tropical getaway, your travel plans will be smooth sailing with a selection of bags from brands like Tumi, Tory Burch, Paravel, and Coach. 'Tis the season for holiday travel.

Nothing is more annoying than lugging around a heavy bag all day. For this reason, I consider a crossbody bag to be the most necessary silhouette. To keep your stuff safe, choose one with lots of pockets (preferably zippered), as shown in the Tumi and Aimee Kestenberg options below. Another tip is to choose one with two handles (like the ones from Coach and Tory Burch on this list) for twice the styling.

Tote bags, especially leather totes, are my best friend at the airport. They elevate my airport attire and I can carry everything I need in one. The Tory Burch, Aimee Kestenberg, and Naghedi options I found are perfect for fellow overpackers. Meanwhile, the Sam Edelman and Michael Kors options add a stylish touch of texture to your look.

How many times have you needed a bag for a spur-of-the-moment trip but just didn't have the right one? My usual tote bag is often too small and my carry-on luggage is sometimes too big. So I use this sale as the perfect excuse to buy a weekender bag. Weekender bags are the ideal size for days out with friends or a quick trip back home. Luxury Maison de Sable and Samsonite are calling my name, but I also love the different colors of Amy Kestenberg and Terra Threads.

Whenever I travel with my laptop, I reach for my trusty backpack, and leather options like the Zoe bag from Lux and Nyx or the Royce New York option on this list are both sleek and stylish, while Billabong and Vee Collective's versions offer a pop of color for the maximalists among us.