Shipping luggage in advance of your travel is becoming a growing trend.  My preferred supplier is Luggage Concierge, which can be accessed by my on-line booking page: http://www.shellbackcruises.com/online_booking.htm.  Click this link from the Houston Chronical for the whole story!  Have a great weekend!  http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/biz/5750276.html