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Monthly Archives for December 2013.

Top 5 Travel Etiquette Tips

One of the hardest things for me to get a grasp on when I first started traveling often was the etiquette. I promise, it’s not that I’m a rude person–there are just scenarios that new travelers aren’t even aware of, and it can take a lot of travel to finally figure it all out. So…

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Business Travel News Roundup

Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday week! Here are a few news stories that caught my eye in the last few days. United joins US Airways and Southwest in requiring unaccompanied minors to take direct flights only. I don’t blame them, especially after what Carol from Pearls of Travel Wisdom witnessed recently! Via NBC. Delta…

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Leaving the airport during a layover?

a plate of food on a table

A few nights ago the Home Warrior and I were watching Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It’s a show on Food Network where Guy Fieri goes around the country checking out delicious little hole in the wall restaurants. During this particular episode, a segment set in Chicago caught my eye. Guy opened it by saying, “People…

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Staying healthy while traveling

Hello, friends! Hope you all had a fantastic holiday this week. My week has been super fun, filled with family and celebration, but my weekend was a little less great: I got sick. This time of year, illness just seems to take over. There is practically a flu epidemic in my own town; I know…

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Poll: What do you use your points for?

I am a business traveler. That means that the vast majority of the travel I do is for work—maybe 90%. It made sense fairly early maximize the amount of airline and hotel points I get for my travel. It’s like free money, or like a bonus for working as hard as I do. While I…

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One dress, two ways

a group of women's clothes

Sheath dresses are often the foundation of any business traveler’s wardrobe. Ponte knit is a great fabric for business casual because it is comfortable, doesn’t wrinkle, and is heavy enough to skim over any imperfections. Sheath dresses can be worn a multitude of ways in all seasons, and can do a lot to stretch a…

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Getting through security easily

This time of year there are more inexperienced travelers than usual. While security can be very stressful for people who are not used to it, there are strategies to get through security with a minimum of fuss. Before you go through. Get your ID and boarding pass in your hand and ready to show to…

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Answering readers’ questions: Stay on or get off?

a large airplane parked at an airport

A recent email from a reader said: I am on a flight headed to Chicago. We just found out the plane is delayed for 45 minutes. The flight attendants said we could get off the plane as long as we take all our stuff with us. What would you do? Great question! For frequent travelers,…

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Top 3 large capacity carry-on suitcases

One of the most important tools for a business traveler is their suitcase. Carrying on is probably the biggest time saver on flights, so a spacious yet compact rollaboard is key. A bag that maximizes internal space while staying within airline allowances will let a traveler pack all of their necessities. This is beneficial year…

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WestJet Christmas

Y’all. WATCH THIS. Yes, I am a sentimental sap, but I was crying by the end. WestJet has done an awesome thing for some of their passengers. PR stunt? You bet. Does that lessen the greatness? Not in my opinion. It’s all the more surprising because, let’s be real, airlines are not really known for…

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