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Survey says business travelers take time for fun but don’t tell their boss or spouse about it

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National Car Rental released results from a recent survey about business travel, and I am fascinated. I *love* statistics, getting into what they mean and what they say about human behavior, and then seeing how they align with my experience and my readers’ experience. The report on this particular survey is focusing on taking time…

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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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Winter Business Travel Guide

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It’s February, and usually here in Texas that means spring is on the way. This year….not exactly. It’s still really cold here and all around the country. If you’re used to a more temperate climate, traveling to a place with snow and ice can be jarring! Here is how to survive winter business travel. Pack…

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5 Tips for Surviving a Long Flight

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While it’s critical to be comfortable on any flight you take, long flights are a special case. Before my first trip to Manila I was anxious for weeks about the 26 hours of travel time–especially the 14 hour flight from DFW to Tokyo. I bought all kinds of random stuff that I hoped would make…

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Tips for making airport security easy

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For new travelers airport security can be overwhelming. The long lines, the wait times, the changing rules….it can all add up to a confusing mess if you’re not used to it. Here are a few tips for making airport security easy and simple to get through. Be prepared. Wear shoes that can easily be slipped…

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2018 American Aadvantage Challenge

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In 2017 I took the same amount of flights and flew almost the same amount of butt-in-seat miles as 2016. However because of changes to the Aadvantage program, including the value of EQMs and the new spend requirement, I did not hit Platinum for the first time in almost a decade (excluding the years my…

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5 Free Apps Every Business Traveler Needs

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How did people travel before smartphones? When I think of how frequently I use my phone, on every single trip, for how many travel-related items, my mind boggles. I love my phone, I love my apps, and I am so appreciative of technology! Here are five free apps every business travelers needs (plus a few…

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When is the best time to leave for a business trip?

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How do you know what is the best time to leave for a business trip? When you travel is determined in part by factors outside of your control–schedules, availability, etc–but you do have some choices to make.  Note: Before you make any decisions, be sure to consult your corporate travel policy. You may be restricted…

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Read more next year! Also: the top five posts of 2017.

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What a year! Over the past 12 months I’ve traveled around the same amount as the previous 12 but gone to a few new places, learned some new skills, and had one awesome vacation. I’m excited to see what 2018 has in store! I’ll be writing about my travel-related resolutions later this week, but one…

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2017 Business Traveler Gift Guide

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You know those people who have all of their holiday gifts purchased by Nov. 30? I respect and somewhat envy them, but I am not those people. So what do you do when you have plenty of folks to shop for and not a lot of time? Amazon Prime, of course! And if your special…

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