It was a flight like any other. I gaze out the window at the beautiful desert landscape. The captain comes on with our weather: “Bright and sunny day in Las Vegas today with a temperature of ninety eight degrees. Enjoy the temps under a hundred while you can!” I put my laptop away and brace…
A question that comes up frequently is if travelers should tip hotel housekeeping, and if so how much should they tip. This discussion has come up again with the announcement that Marriott is partnering with Maria Shriver to start leaving envelopes in their rooms suggesting that hotel guests tip housekeeping. According to travel tipping etiquette,…
A few weeks back I posted about a woman talking on her phone while boarding who couldn’t get her suitcase up in to the overhead bin, but refused to put the phone down. This past week I had another annoying encounter with a traveler too focused on his cell phone to pay attention to his…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 One of the best travel beauty tips ever! A travel makeup routine using only pencils. Genius! 2012 I revisited what toiletries to travel with and how to pack them as part of my Business Travel 101 series. 2011 We had a discussion on who unpacks when…
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: Give Uber…
When women travel alone, whether it’s business or personal, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. Don’t feel foolish or paranoid—it’s simple to be aware of your surroundings and take a few basic precautions, and far better than the alternative. These are five things I do on every trip. Choose a hotel with indoor…
Traveling is stressful, but when you add work into the mix stress can go through the roof. It often begins before you’ve even started traveling. Packing when you would rather be enjoying time with friends and family. Making sure you don’t sleep through your alarm due and miss your 5am flight. There is stress the…
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Working during the first trimester is hard! Working Through Your First Trimester. via @corporette Without a doubt. Are your travel standards too low? via @usatodaytravel I like it. Here it is: Southwest confirms new look for its planes.…
With all of the one million suitcase options out there, picking out the right one can be a definite challenge. Spinner or not? Hard side or soft side? Spend a lot or save money? How many pockets?? For years, I have been a proponent of soft-sided carry-on bags with plenty of pockets and rollerblade wheels.…
Some big news out of Apple today! Along with the new iPhone and Apple Watch (it’s amazing that I can no longer live without something that I didn’t know existed an hour ago. I need that watch!!), Apple Pay was unveiled to the public a little while ago. Essentially it’s an alternative to using your…
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