Well, 2014 is coming to a close. It has been an interesting year on the blog, with plenty of comments, debates, and interesting anecdotes. Not a huge surprise, the most hotly debated posts all related to etiquette (pictured is a book written by one of my favorite etiquette bloggers Patricia Rossi). Here are four of…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for December 2014.
Staying well on the road
It seems like this time of year sickness just runs rampant. We have been lucky at our house that we’ve avoided anything major (other than severe allergies—thanks a lot cedar!) but it’s probably just a matter of time. Illness seems to multiply exponentially when flying, unfortunately for business travelers. When I start traveling again in…
No-tipping policy?
Before my life as a business traveler I spent a couple of years during college waitressing. It was the most fun job I’ve had, but working as a waitress was harder than I thought it would be. Lifting heavy trays of food, meeting everybody’s demands, smiling when I would rather not, and many other challenges…
Top 3 things to look for in carry-on luggage.
Finding the right carry-on luggage can be a challenging process. There are so many airline guidelines to follow and features to decide on that you may hesitate to buy because you’re afraid you’ll pick the wrong thing. Having the right carry-on luggage can make all the difference in the world when it comes to a smooth…
Posts from the past
What was going on this week in years past? 2013: I give my suggestions for essential business travel jewelry. Need a little more room? Here are three great large capacity suitcases to buy. A reader asks: If a flight is delayed, is it better to stay on the plane or get off? Tis the time…
How to survive a winter business trip
This past year I have traveled to New York almost every month. During winter trips I typically feel reasonably prepared—I’ve dealt with snow and ice before, and traveled up north during winter a few times a year for the last five years. And for the most part, things went well. I followed the plan I’ve…
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: I learned…
3 tips to get through the airport quickly
Travel bag of the week: Samsonite Camelot Laptop Tote
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. It’s been a while since I’ve done a travel bag post, and I can’t imagine a better one to get back into the swing of things with than the Samsonite Camelot…
Sign of what’s to come
On Monday American Airlines announced that as of January 1st customers who purchase eligible First or Business Class tickets will receive bonus miles based on class and fare type during 2015. To make things a little more complicated, how many points you get depends on your status. This will be a great bonus for those…