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Great deals at Amazon Labor Day Sale

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If you’re in need of new business travel gear, the Amazon Labor Day Sale has some excellent deals on luggage, clothes, electronics, and shoes. Here are a few of my favorite picks. Luggage. The most important tool in a business traveler’s toolbox! Reader favorite Travelpro Platinum Magna 2 21 Inch Express Suiter is 58% off,…

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Good Deals on Quality Suitcases at Amazon’s Mid-Summer Sale

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Amazon is running their mid-summer sale right now, and several of the carry-ons on sale are Road Warriorette favorites. Here is a rundown of a few of the great deals on quality suitcases you’ll find. Delsey Helium Shadow 19” International Carry-On. The Delsey Shadow is a Road Warriorette reader favorite, and it’s easy to see why.…

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Road Warrior Edition

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Do you need a gift for a dad that’s also a frequent traveler? With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday I pulled together some last minute gift ideas that have a good chance for on-time delivery using Amazon Prime (double check estimated delivery dates at checkout!). Don’t worry, the Home Warrior double-checked this list to…

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5 more professional backpacks for business travel

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A while ago I wrote about a few backpacks that are professional enough for work, and would be great for business travel. It surprised me how popular that post ended up being. Evidently there are a ton of people out there looking for bags they can take on business trips that won’t hurt their backs,…

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3 Reasons Why I Don’t Check My Suitcase

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One of the first lessons I learned as a new business traveler was not to check my suitcase. That first year of work trips was full of lengthy delays at the baggage carousel, lost luggage, and  frustration. Since then I have operated under the assumption that most frequent business travelers don’t check their bag. However,…

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Travel etiquette tip: Wait in line for your suitcase. For small planes, at least.

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Last week I flew on a number of regional jets. I don’t hate them, exactly. It’s just that they’re so darn, well, small. The aisles are small, the seats are small, omg the lavs are so so small, and the overhead bins are small. So small that anything resembling a normal sized carry on has…

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A suitcase for every budget

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Every business traveler needs a great suitcase! At  the same time, not everyone can afford to spend upwards of $500 or more. Here are my favorite carry-ons across a range of budgets. $100-$150 Ogio Layover. My first business travel suitcase was on Ogio. It went all over  the world with me for over five years…

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Road Warriorette 2015 Business Traveler Gift Guide

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It’s the holiday season! Choosing gifts for loved ones is one of my favorite things, but it’s not always easy. Is there someone in your life that’s hard to shop for? If they are a business traveler I’ve got some suggestions for you! Whether they are in to beauty or electronics, here are some gifts…

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Black Friday travel gear deals

Happy Black Friday everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.  Black Friday is a great opportunity to pick up a few things for you or someone else, especially some of my favorite travel gear.  Of course, I’m exhausted from all the celebrating yesterday (and supporting my teams as the…

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Tips for managing a long business trip: Packing

The most common length of time for a business trip is three to four days. But what happens when you are gone for longer periods of time? Packing for longer trips requires a lot more planning and strategy, and it’s critical to be as efficient as possible.  Planning ahead, carefully measuring the flexibility and durability of every…

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