The LugLess Travel Blog

Should You Ship Skis Through LugLess or Book UPS Direct?

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What actually changes when you ship skis instead of hauling them to the counter Both options get your skis there one way or another, so the real differences show up before your skis ever leave your hands: booking, surcharges, and who's expecting the delivery on the other end. Here's where LugLess and a direct UPS…

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6 Things to Know Before You Ship Your Skis or Snowboard

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Everything to know before your gear beats you to the mountain Skis and snowboards don't travel like a duffel bag. Most airlines treat a ski bag as a checked bag, and once boots and a helmet push it past 50 lbs, overweight fees start stacking up at the counter. Shipping ahead skips the gate side…

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The Safest Way to Ship Luggage to a Home or Airbnb

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No front desk, no bellhop, no problem Hotels have a front desk to sign for your bags before you even land. Homes and Airbnbs don't come with that built in safety net. No one's expecting a delivery, and no one's holding it behind a desk until you check in. That doesn't mean shipping to a…

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5 Best College Towns for a Parents Weekend Visit

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Where to go when you're the one visiting campus Parents Weekend means a campus tour, a stadium seat, and hopefully a meal that isn't dining hall food — but the town wrapped around campus is worth the trip too. These five college towns give you plenty to do beyond the dorm. 1. Ann Arbor, Michigan…

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