By H. Camille Smith

Tired of the same old shopping locales? Time to hit the road! We've found some of the Southeast's best places for real bargains on high-end items for your home and your wardrobe! From designer suits and fine jewelry at the world's only Unclaimed Baggage to manufacturer-direct savings on everything from rugs, bedding and furniture for your home. The Southeast is not only beautifully picturesque -- it's a bargain-hunter's paradise!

	Say "I do" to savings on surprising finds at Unclaimed Baggage.
	Treasures abound! All fine jewelry at Unclaimed Baggage is sold at one-half appraised value.

We'll start our quest for high-end affordables in Scottsboro, Alabama, at the one-and-only Unclaimed Baggage. Their motto says it all, "Lost Treasures from Around the World."

Essentially, if someone anywhere in the world treasured this item enough to pack it in their suitcase and that suitcase became lost, then it ended up here. Be it souvenirs from an exotic vacation, a designer business suit, silk tie and all the accoutrements necessary for impressing at a big meeting, a digital camera, or even a diamond engagement ring. Someone else's loss is your gain. And with the addition of their Unclaimed Cargo annex (where you'll find brand new items often with original tags) chances are whatever you're seeking, you'll find it here. Bedding, furniture, rugs, designer clothing, artwork, books, sporting goods, fine jewelry, kids' clothes, toys, electronics and of course, lots of luggage. A bargain-hunter's mecca that offers savings of 50-80% off original retail on pre-owned merchandise and 20-50 percent on new merchandise.

Each visit promises a singular shopping experience, the folks at Unclaimed Baggage estimate that over 7,000 unique items are added daily to their larger-than a-city-block-sized sales floor. Which is astounding, considering that thanks to the airline industry's sophisticated tracking systems, most carriers admit to permanently losing only approximately .005% of traveler's luggage.

Not to worry if you've unearthed more treasures than can fit into your suitcase, just visit their on-site concierge desk and arrange to have your purchases shipped home. The concierge will even assist you with locating accommodations or selecting a restaurant.

• Unclaimed Baggage: http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/index.html
  
• Recommended list of hotels: http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/concierge.html#Accommodations