Getting your luggage to your destination.

So you don’t want to pay the $25 fee for a second checked bag on United or US Air. Maybe you’re just tired of standing in line to check luggage and then waiting at the baggage carousel hoping your bags made the connection.

Avoid the hassles and ship your luggage, golf clubs, skis, and/or bikes to your destination. Several specialty shipping companies now offer door-to-door shipping of luggage, etc. Here are just a few:

• www.luggageforward.com; 1-866-416-7447
• www.luggageconcierge.com; 1-800-288-9818
• www.luggagefree.com; 1-800-361-6871
• www.virtualbellhop.com; 1-877-235-5467
• www.theluggageclub.com; 1-877-231-5131

Happy travels!