Business travel basics

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Y’all, I am burnt out on travel. I have gone somewhere every single week for the last three months. After this much time on the road some things become routine but others start slipping through the cracks. When I notice that I’m forgetting essentials, it’s time to slow down and make a list. Here are…

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Watch your step!

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The Home Warrior and I travel to South Texas a few times a year to visit my grandmother.  There is a lot of interesting stuff to look at on thisdrive because there’s so much open land.  Two of my favorites are the huge wind farm in Raymondville, and the King Ranch which is one of…

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TSA scanner didn’t read my boarding pass

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TSA scanner didn’t read my boarding pass A few weeks ago I got an email from a friend, who had a great experience with TSA (/sarcasm). He has Global Entry (and therefore TSA Precheck), and had his boarding pass on his phone for a trip to Nashville. When he tried to scan his boarding pass…

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#BizTravelGals Let’s talk travel hair!

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Welcome to the first #BizTravelGals conversation! Road Warriorette and Carol Margolis of Pearls of Travel Wisdom are teaming up to chat about the important, the mundane, and the fun parts of life on the road. Share in this episode as RW and Carol, both biz traveling gals, discuss that ever critical topic: hair. What are…

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Beauty Monday: Indulge with a bath bomb

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Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it to RoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. With delayed flights, time away from loved ones, and packed schedules, business trips are not conducive to relaxation. That’s why a traveler should be prepared to seize the opportunity if it arises! A…

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Quick Hilton HHonors year-end promotion poll

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You may have heard today that Hilton is asking for your input on their Hilton HHonors year-end promotion.  There are two voting options: You can either vote to earn double points starting on your second stay, or you can vote to earn 1000 bonus points every night when staying Thursday through Monday. You can see live…

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Posts from the past

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What was going on this week in years past? 2013 This travel tip can be done with just a little bit of  planning. If you lose something while traveling which of these items would you prefer be the one you lose?  Cell Phone, Wallet, Suitcase, or Toiletries. 2012 Flying doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.  Here’s how to make your flight…

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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: After the…

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Travel bag of the week: GRACESHIP London Laptop Bag

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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. When I first discovered GRACESHIP I had a hard time picking between my two favorites: the polished New York or the ladylike London. I featured the New York a few…

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Should airline loyalty programs be regulated?

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Oh, the lovely world of federal regulations.  Sometimes we love them and sometimes hate them.  Congressman Grayson, a democrat out of Florida, has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to investigate the airlines’ frequent-flyer program policies.   He specifically wants the length of notice given to frequent flyers when a program is changed investigated.  The DOT…

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