Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for December 2014.

Toll roads, rental cars, and billing

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A recent story on USA Today asked if car rental companies are profiting from toll roads.  The story didn’t convince me one way or the other, but it sure reminded me of my own frustrations with toll road billing.  For the most part I’m usually satisfied with the results when I use a toll road. …

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Choosing a business travel hotel

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When traveling for business choosing a hotel can be one of the most important decisions.  Making the wrong choice can wreak havoc on your entire trip.  However, by spending a little extra time thinking through your decision you can maximize the benefits of staying in the right place. Distance from airport and office.  The first…

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Posts from the past

What was going on the last four weeks in years past? 2013 Being healthy during business travel is not always an easy.  Here are 5 tips for healthy eating during travel. That first business trip can be stressful! Here I wrote my top tips for first time business travelers. It was pretty chilly for Texas when…

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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

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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: Ever heard…

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Road Warriorette’s Business Traveler Gift Guide 2014

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The holiday season is upon us! As much as I love shopping for the perfect gift for each of my loved ones, sometimes I need help with ideas. If you have a frequent traveler on your list (or if you are a frequent traveler with no idea what to ask for) here are some suggestions…

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Contest winner announcement

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Congratulations to Mary (comment #38) for winning our contest (chosen through random.org) where we asked what is your favorite travel toiletry product and why?  Anyone looking for suggestions on travel toiletry products should definitely check out the comments.  Everyone had great suggestions!  Thanks again for all who participated. **************************************************************************** Have a travel question or suggestion? Send…

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Last day to enter our contest!

Go to our post and tell us what’s your favorite travel toiletry product and why.  The winner of the contest will get to choose 3 products from our $20 or Less Travel Product Guides as their prize.  (10 Travel Hair Products under $20; 10 Business Travel Products $20 and under.)  My goal is to help business travelers find the…

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Delta announces five-tiered seating plan. Is it good for business travelers?

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Delta Air Lines announced a rebrand of its cabin options on Monday, which includes an overhaul of its economy and enhanced economy service. Delta says they made this change to tailor to customers specific needs.  Starting March 1, 2015 Delta customers will have five products to choose from, including Delta One, First Class and Delta Comfort+, Main Cabin,…

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Dealing with stress once you reach your destination

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Not many things are more stressful than travel. We’ve written about how to deal with stress before takeoff and how to deal with in-flight stress, and in our final installment we will cover dealing with stress once you reach your destination.  One would think that once you get through all the chaos of prepping for…

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Business travel basics: Airline apps

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Today I want to talk about something very basic for frequent travelers: airline apps. If you have been traveling frequently for a while or feel like you’ve got a pretty good handle on things, feel free to skip this post. I haven’t thought there was a real need to talk about these apps I use…

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