Monthly Archives for February 2014.
It’s happened to all of us. You get to the airport and your flight gets delayed by ten minutes. No big deal, you think. You’ll just hang out at the gate. Ten minutes passes, and it’s delayed another ten minutes, and then yet another ten minutes. What the heck?? I don’t know the reasoning behind…
What was going on this week a few years ago? 2013: We beat the winter blahs by shopping for travel shoes. 2012: After an awkward shuttle encounter, I recommend to leave your knife at home. I did a round up of TSA Friendly laptop cases. 2011: Readers helped to compile list of tips for your…
We all want to look our best, and it’s not always easy to finish your entire beauty regimen before making that 5am flight. (For years I waited until I reached my destination before putting on my makeup. Until I traveled with a coworker who said, as we greeted each other at 4am at the airport,…
People’s reputations can be enhanced or diminished simply by the fact that they get talked about on the golf course. Advancements and promotions have happened because people play golf with the higher ups. This isn’t just the case in the for-profit sector—it’s true at nonprofits as well. David Feherty: said that golf is America’s corporate…
Starting today, each week Road Warriorette will feature a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. One of my plans for this year is to do a post every week focusing on travel necessities, starting with that all important piece: the travel…
My friends from New York are filled with stories about crazy cab drivers. My experience has been mostly pretty boring though, some eccentrics but nothing I would call crazy. A few weeks ago that all changed. After finishing up work, I needed to catch a cab from Queens into Manhattan. I hadn’t seen too many…
A few of the news stories that have caught my eye in the last week or so…. American plans to implement Main Cabin Extra on US Airways. Works for me! Via Fox News. According to the Savvy Stews, inflight sex crimes are more common than you would think. Scary! I am relieved to hear that…
If you’ve been traveling for work for a long time, you might be over it. Business travel can lose its luster after a while, especially when there are lots of weather delays. Years of short tempers, cancelled flights, and long lines and your passion may fade. So in honor of Valentine’s Day, I want to…
For some of you, this is probably old hat. But for this Texas native, snow covered mountains are awe-inspiring. They are so beautiful! One of the best things of flying in the winter is seeing the incredible landscape below. Of course, if I had to drive in it I might think it’s less beautiful…. Here…
2013 I started a new series about maximizing points for business travelers, and that week we talked about loyalty programs and credit cards. After a particularly cold trip on a small plane, I decided that it’s not a good idea to gate check your coat. We discussed what makes an airline good for frequent fliers.…
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
