A couple of weeks ago, I was at happy hour with some friends. We were talking about losing stuff, and one of my girlfriends said she would rather lose her wallet than her cell phone. As someone who had both items stolen a couple of years ago, I was like, seriously? But then I thought…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for September 2013.
Quick travel tip: Don’t hold too much
We’ve all been there. You think you have more time than you do, and you end up boarding the plane holding a latte, breakfast, your boarding pass, your phone, a magazine, and maybe your laptop—plus carrying your rollabord and briefcase. It’s a recipe for awkward maneuvers and accidental spills. Or for some, they plan it…
TSA Pre-Check….for all?
TSA Pre-Check was recently rolled out at my airport, and several other airports that I frequent. While American initially offered me membership a few years ago, I (stupidly) did not sign up. After learning some of the many ways you can get Pre-check without an invitation, I decided to apply for Global Entry. I’m in…
Winter Packing Essentials
Business Travel News Roundup
Now that we are finally moved in (yay!) I have gotten a chance to check out the news and blogosphere. Here are the stories that caught my eye from the past couple of weeks. Gary Leff gives a great overview of the different options available with the AmEx Platinum card–$0 first year fee and 50k…
Two travel etiquette reminders
Oh boy. Yesterday was an insane travel day. Even though day trips are always long, I should have known how rough it would be when my alarm was set for 430am, but my baby woke up at 4am. “Please, Mini Warrior!” I said. “Please can I have my extra 30 minutes!” He declined. At DFW,…
Packing list for a two week business trip
Giveaway!! Win a three night stay for two from Home2 Suites by Hilton! (closed)
Beauty travel tip: Bring makeup pencils!
Please help me get my status!
Since I was pregnant and had a baby last year, I was only able to fly for about seven months. In that time I was able to achieve Gold Status with American and A-List with Southwest. So far this year I’ve gotten A-List again with Southwest, which is great. However, I am still only Gold…