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10 Business Travel Products $20 and under.

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IF you think about it, business travel products can get pretty pricey.  Luggage, electronics, beauty items, clothing, and others things can really eat at your bank account if you’re not careful.  Sometimes I will have to save up for high priced travel items for months before I can afford them, and sometimes have to wait…

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Travel bag of the week: Tumi Voyageur Cortina

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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. A few months ago we did a survey to find out which luggage brand was our readers’ favorite. Tumi was the hands down winner. In addition to making beautiful,…

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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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3 professional backpacks for business travel

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Do professional backpacks that are appropriate for business trips exist? Reader T asks…. I have been traveling for work for several years and have always carried a regular briefcase. I injured my back a few months ago, and my doctor recommended that I start traveling with a backpack to reduce the potential for a future…

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Hard sided vs. soft sided suitcases

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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.…

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Cell phones in the aisle

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Recently I was boarding a flight to Boston when I noticed something pretty annoying.  The lady in front of me was talking on her cell phone (loudly) while walking down the aisle boarding our flight.  I could tell she was completely distracted while pulling her luggage down the aisle as she bumped into at least…

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5 tips for your first business trip

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The first business trip can be stressful! What to pack? What to wear? How do I get through security? Here is a quick list of my top five tips for your first business trip. Pack smart. It’s tempting, but I promise you don’t need separate outfits for each day! For a week-long trip bring two…

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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

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Hey readers! Got a question or something on your mind that you want to discuss?  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. (Pictured:Airplanes Games Plane Paper app,…

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I’m sorry, TSA bins have WHAT in them??

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“Presence of dangerous bacteria….evidence of fecal matter….can potentially lead to overwhelming infections in your bloodstream.”  Sounds scary, right?  Where would something like this be? you might ask.  Well, according to a travel story from NBC tests revealed it was in security bins at an airport! It makes unfortunate, disgusting sense when you think about it. …

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Business travel news roundup

Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Not exactly what I was expecting. Future of Flight: Envision a More Enjoyable Trip. via @NBCNews Good info to know. What Are Points and Miles Worth? August Monthly Valuations.  via @thepointsguy This is an interesting article. ‘Travel hacking’:…

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