It seems like every time I go to Vegas I see people displaying what I consider to be less than stellar travel etiquette. Maybe it’s because so many infrequent travelers go there? Last week’s trip was no exception, and I noticed a couple of situations that I want to discuss with all of you. Our…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for September 2014.
Why you should always keep bleach pens in your suitcase
I love wearing white. White shirts, white pants, white coats. White is my favorite neutral—it looks great with a variety of colors and looks nice against my skin tone. However, it has one big drawback: if it gets one speck of dirt on it you will see it. For this reason I typically avoid wearing…
Posts from the past
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 Packing for a long business trip can be overwhelming. Here’s what I pack for a two week business trip. Here are two travel etiquette reminders that I wish everyone would follow. Winter will be here before you know it. Here are the winter packing essentials…
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: This weekend…
Travel bag of the week: Filson Twill and Tweed Original Briefcase
Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. Oh wow. The Filson Twill and Tweed Original Briefcase is so cool! First of all, it includes all of the most important features a business travel bag is required…
Beauty Thursday: Bare Minerals Pretty Amazing Lipcolor
Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it to RoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. For many parts of the country it is finally fall, with cooler temperatures, changing foliage, and longer nights. It also means drier air is on its way, as the humidity of summer leaves…
3 professional backpacks for business travel
Do professional backpacks that are appropriate for business trips exist? Reader T asks…. I have been traveling for work for several years and have always carried a regular briefcase. I injured my back a few months ago, and my doctor recommended that I start traveling with a backpack to reduce the potential for a future…
Only in Vegas
It was a flight like any other. I gaze out the window at the beautiful desert landscape. The captain comes on with our weather: “Bright and sunny day in Las Vegas today with a temperature of ninety eight degrees. Enjoy the temps under a hundred while you can!” I put my laptop away and brace…
Tipping hotel housekeeping
A question that comes up frequently is if travelers should tip hotel housekeeping, and if so how much should they tip. This discussion has come up again with the announcement that Marriott is partnering with Maria Shriver to start leaving envelopes in their rooms suggesting that hotel guests tip housekeeping. According to travel tipping etiquette,…
Too Connected: Cell phones and airports
A few weeks back I posted about a woman talking on her phone while boarding who couldn’t get her suitcase up in to the overhead bin, but refused to put the phone down. This past week I had another annoying encounter with a traveler too focused on his cell phone to pay attention to his…
