Thanks everyone for the ideas and experiences of what you do! And I agree with Rjonsun, TAH, and Todd - it's about the $ (for us it would be $50 each way, we have flown United /American - they offer no free bags), its about the convenience of just getting off the plane and starting the most enjoyable vacation, and its also about getting the same thing for less - who wants to give the airline $$ for the bags when you are already giving them $$ to fly and now extra $$ for the seat! lol. I would rather spend that money on more rum punches, more Red Stripes, more subs, and more 3 Dives