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Monthly Archives for February 2015.

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: During winter…

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My thoughts on “shameless tricks for free airport lounge access”

a glass of yellow liquid

I’m always interested in learning new methods to getting perks for business travel, so when an article called 5 shameless tricks to get free airport lounge access showed up on USA Today I read it immediately.  While some methods to getting travel perks really are very helpful, some are certainly less so.  There are helpful…

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Delta 20 minute Checked Bag Guarantee

a blue luggage with wheels

Delta Air Lines this week began a trial for a twenty minute guarantee on checked baggage when flying domestically.  If your checked bag doesn’t reach the carousel within twenty minutes Delta will give you 2,500 miles (restrictions apply).  The trial period runs through March 31, and they could possibly implement this on a permanent basis…

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3 things people dislike about airport security & what to do about it

a black suitcase with silver handles

Going through security at an airport can be a frustrating experience, to say the least.  Travelers just want to get through as quickly as possible so they don’t miss their flight, and on a good day have time to grab a bite to eat before boarding.  But no matter how badly you want to get…

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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: Check the…

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Packing for different climates

a woman's outfit with different types of clothing

Seems like I’ve been spending all of my time in cold weather locales lately. Not that I mind wearing tights and bootsevery day for every trip (exactly), I’m just really ready to enjoy some warmer weather. Luckily my trip next week takes me to two very different climates. As always, I refuse to pack extra…

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Etiquette tip: Wait to put your coat in the overhead bin!

a model airplane flying in the sky

I have been on the road a lot already this year, traveling literally from coast to coast. Some places are having lovely weather right now, but it seems like most of the country is in the grips of record-cold temps. I saw that today in Nashville it is -2! Crazy. What does all this cold…

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Cell phone calls in public places

a sign with a phone icon

I was enjoying dinner on a recent trip when I had a little disruption.  Two ladies across from the restaurant from me were eating when one of them received a phone call.  She took the call, which is not a big surprise these days. But what was surprising is that she took the call on…

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Amazon Presidents’ Day luggage sale

a close-up of a discount

Happy Presidents’ Day! If you’ve been looking to buy some luggage but were waiting for the right time, this may be the day you have been waiting for. Today Amazon has a Presidents’ Day sale going on with up to 70% off (or more) on select luggage (click to visit the Amazon sale).  Not all…

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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: Because I…

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