Embassy Suites recently did their fourth annual business travel survey. Last year, they surveys showed that the vast majority of business travelers who had less face time with clients reported it had a negative impact on their business. Many lost deals, and some lost clients altogether! It seemed quite obvious to me that technology can’t…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for March 2012.
Favorite times to fly
Recently, I read a Facebook comment that said this person’s favorite time to fly is early morning, because they will get to their destination early, and flights are less crowded. I agree that early morning can be a good time to travel, but I am confused about the less crowded flights this person has experienced.…
We have a winner!!
The winner in the National 25th Anniversary contest is…… Tracie!! She was having fun with friends in elementary school 25 years ago. Congratulations Tracie!! She has won a $25 gift card and a Go Like a Pro kit filled with a National tumbler, a National embossed leather writing pad, a National pen set, a weekend duffle…
Poll: Do you wear fragrance during travel?
There have been a great many debates over at Corporette about how appropriate it is to wear fragrance to the office. The reasons “for” range from personal preference to signature scents to I like it and no one can tell me what to do. The reasons “against” range from allergic reactions to simple dislike of…
Last day for National Anniversary contest!!
I will be drawing a winner tonight, so make sure to enter! You could win a $25 gift card and a Go Like a Pro basket with all kinds of fun goodies. Click here to go to the contest.
Traveling is hard on your nails!!
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to take better care of my fingernails. So for the past several months I’ve been meticulous—shaping, clear polish, better vitamins, etc. So far, I have been rewarded with longer, stronger, very pretty nails. It probably didn’t hurt that I didn’t travel as much as normal in January and…
Security Etiquette Round Up
When you arrive at the airport, one of the first obstacles you encounter to getting to your final destination is the security line. Hundreds of people, all trying to get through that rope line to prove who they are, take off their shoes, send all of their belongings through an X-ray machine, then go through…
Contest! Win a $25 gift card and Go Like a Pro basket from National!! (closed)
Happy 25th Anniversary, Emerald Club! National’s loyalty program was the first of its kind when it was started 25 years ago, and they are celebrating their 25th anniversary this month! To help them commemorate 25 years, we’re doing a contest!! In the comments, tell us about what you were doing 25 years ago. In college?…
Try to at least think about where your layover is
I really don’t like to bring more stuff on a trip than I need. My mother refers to me as the “queen of minimalist packing.” My friends stress about bringing too much when we go on vacation together, lest I judge them. (My husband ignores all of this and brings whatever he wants.) Packing light…
Plane Etiquette Tip: Be careful about personal grooming
After a flight last week, I realized I may have left something out of the Plane Etiquette Roundup from a few weeks ago. Something important. I was flying home from Nashville and preparing to enjoy a nap after a long, long day trip. Almost asleep, I was at that in-between stage where you’re still kind…
