There are plenty of challenges that business travelers face, but a few are specific to women. One of those is pregnancy. Planning to get pregnant or being newly pregnant is stressful as is; adding frequent business travel on top of it and a Road Warriorette might think she’s going to lose her mind! Here are…
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Road Warriorette Weekend Express
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Plan your…
5 Travel Safety Tips
When women travel alone, whether it’s business or personal, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. Don’t feel foolish or paranoid—it’s simple to be aware of your surroundings and take a few basic precautions, and far better than the alternative. These are five things I do on every trip. Choose a hotel with indoor…
Business Travel 101: Looking Good When You Get To Your Destination (Revisited)
Business Travel 101 is a series from a couple of years ago about making that first business trip as easy and successful as possible. I’ve re-tooled the series, and now it’s more comprehensive than ever! It covers everything a new business traveler needs to know for that initial trip, including essential tips for packing, security,…
How to Make a Woman REALLY Unhappy
Dear Hilton Garden Inn, You know normally I love you. But my experience a few weeks ago was not that awesome, and I want to give you some constructive feedback. I was staying at the location near the Raleigh airport. Initially, everything was great. The property is lovely, surrounded by trees (with fall colored-leaves! We…
How to Pack for a Conference
Blog World Week continues on Road Warriorette! I had such a fabulous time, despite the somewhat rocky start. One of the highlights was going out to dinner with the Boarding Area crew on Friday night, where I got to meet the famous Randy Petersen, AadvantageGeek, Deals We Like, Frequently Flying, Loyalty Traveler, Mommy Points, Wandering…
Business Travel 101: Toiletries
Business Travel 101 is a weekly series about making that first business trip as easy and successful as possible. Packing, security, comfort, and etiquette are all factors that, with a little planning, can contribute to a smooth and efficient trip. If you think of a topic I should include, email me at RoadWarriorette@gmail.com. Toiletries can…
Are Women Business Travelers Treated Differently?
I am often asked if I am treated differently when traveling because I am a woman. Do I feel pressure to fit into a man’s world, especially as so few business travelers are female? The first thing I do is correct whoever I am speaking to. Women make up almost half of business travelers, and…
Quick Packing Tip: Have Two Sets of Toiletries
Sephora Vending Machines Taking Over the World (or at least Nashville)
It’s not just in DFW anymore!! Monday morning I was leaving the plane, checking out the cute outfits of the New York lady business travelers (they are inspiring, seriously) and started heading toward Starbucks. An amazing sight stopped me. There is a Sephora vending machine in DFW, across from gate C12. It’s so exciting to…