Recommendations

They pick up your skis/clubs/bikes/other equipment and ship them to your travel destination – no more schlepping your gear through airports and into and out of cars/taxis.

Strengths

• They ship to many international locations.
• They’re open 7 days/week, and you can make arrangements online or by phone.
• They work with Fedex and UPS so they can guarantee on-time delivery, and provide tracking and price quotes
• They sell travel cases for most types of equipment so your gear is protected.
• They’ll move your stuff from point to point on multi-leg trips.

Shortcomings

• The round-trip fees for a pair of skis to travel around the country may seem pricey, but the hassle-free experience is great.

Insider tips

• Plan ahead. Send your gear 3 or more days in advance and you’ll save money.
• They’ll ship luggage for you as well.
• Type in SAVE1 in the promotion code space and save $5 on your purchase.

Anecdotes

I’ve heard Anna Wintour (ie: her assistant) Fedexes her luggage to avoid baggage claim crowds and long waits. Now when I go on ski or golf trips, I use SportsExpress to do the same thing. I’m sooo fabulous ;-)

Perfect for

• Sports enthusiasts on vacation.

Credentials

• They’ve been written up in USA Today, InStyle, and others
• I found them because my travel agency swears by them