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Amazon Presidents’ Day Sale–Business Travel Electronics

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Everybody likes a sale, right? In the past Amazon has had 50% and more off of luggage. While that would be great, this year most of the savings are on electronics, many of which are very useful for business travel. (Amazon is still offering 15% off many suitcases, though.) Here are a few notables of…

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TSA changes electronics screening guidelines

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Yesterday the TSA announced that they would expanding enhanced screening for electronics bigger than a phone. They have been piloting this at ten airports, and are now ready to take the new standards nationwide. The takeaway: laptops, eReaders (pictured),  tablets, and gaming consoles will need to go into a bin by themselves, with nothing on top…

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Tips for international travel during a DHS electronics ban

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A few months ago the Department of Homeland Security announced a ban on any electronics bigger than a phone on certain US-bound international flights. Since then the UK has enacted a similar ban. For a while there was talk about a potential ban on ALL US-bound international flights. This seems to have died down, but…

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Dealing with the DHS ban on electronics in the cabin

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So, wow. Big news coming out in the last 24 hours. Today the DHS is expected to announce a ban of electronics larger than a cell phone in the cabins of certain US-bound international flights. Larger electronics such as laptops can be placed in checked baggage, and cell phones and medical devices will still be…

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What do you need to plug US electronics into European outlets?

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Reader H has a question about what adjustments she needs for plugging in her electronics in Europe. My business travel doesn’t take me to Europe, so Cindy from Lady Light Travel has graciously agreed to answer this question. I’m going to be temporarily moving to Belgium and from my brief study abroad in High School,…

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Top 5 travel gear: Electronics

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Earlier this week I wrote a Top 5 guide for your first business trip, including mostly packing-related items. Some of the comments reminded me that as much as I think about how to pack, there is more to travel then packing efficiently! Electronics (and their chargers) are a critical component of successful business travel. While…

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Two-month business trip: electronics and points

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Last week I wrote the first post for my cousin who is going on a two-month business trip. Quick recap: he will be in the same location, at an extended-stay hotel. The first post was about packing, this time I’ll focus on electronics and points. Electronics. There are certain electronics that every person needs, especially…

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What’s in your electronics bag?

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I’ll admit it, I travel with a lot of little bags. Liquids bag, non-liquids toiletry bag, makeup bag, tea and Splenda bag, etc. They’re just so convenient for keeping things organized!! One that I don’t talk about often but that can really come in handy is my electronics bag. There are a few things in…

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Travel gear deals on Amazon Prime Day (Day 1)

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Amazon Prime Day started this morning at 12am, and is in full swing! There are already some fantastic travel gear deals, with more to come on Day 2 tomorrow. Here are my favorite deals (updating throughout the day as needed). Note: Most of these deals are for a limited time only and are available only…

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