Tag Archives for Business Travel.
Travel is part of the job for many of us, and heading to the office directly from the airport is often an unfortunate necessity. Even though you may feel exhausted and travel-weary, it is possible to avoid the travel-worn look that is the hallmark of many road warriors. No one has to know you woke…
Apps make business travel so much easier. Seriously, what did we do before smartphones? How did we function on the road without the ability to easily check our email, verify flight information, and change our car rentals on the go? There are countless ways a business traveler uses apps to make traveling easier, and the…
One of the reasons I started this blog a bazillion years ago was to help people with etiquette while they’re traveling, especially while in the air. When you’re stuck in a flying metal tube with two hundred strangers it never hurts to be a little nicer to your fellow passengers! But I also love reading…
If you’ve been looking to buy a new suitcase, this may be the sale you’ve been waiting for. Amazon currently has select luggage up to 60% off! This means great deals on some great brands, including some reader favorites like Delsey and TravelPro, and my own personal favorite Victorinox. The ones listed here are all…
I’ve always advocated for business travelers to join travel rewards programs. Not only do you get points for every flight/rental/stay that you can then use for fun travel with your loved ones, but as you gain status you get perks that make your travel experience better. Marriott Rewards was one of the first programs I…
Did you know that a used minivan costs about the same as a used BMW? Like, a 2012 Honda Odyssey with 40,000 miles is almost exactly the same price as a 2012 BMW 328i with the same mileage. Why do I know that? We finally surrendered to the reality that we have three kids, two…
Last night I flew home from the east coast. I was lucky and got upgraded for the longer leg. After enjoying dinner and doing a little work I decided to recline my seat and close my eyes. I snuggled into my blanket and had just drifted off when I felt something on the back of my…
Several years ago I wrote about how important it is to have a designated place for your keys during travel. On my trip this week I was reminded in a major way: it’s not only keys that need a spot . When I woke up Tuesday morning I called a local donut shop to order…
A few years ago I went to a conference with some fellow bloggers and got really, really excited about maximizing my points and miles. Soon after I started working on getting the Southwest Companion Pass, figured out how to pay my bills on my credit cards, and started hotel-hopping for status. I also got an…
A few weeks ago a friend and I were talking about her upcoming business travel. “You always talk about packing cubes!” she said. “What’s the deal? Are they really that awesome?” And thirty minutes later when I was still espousing the wonders of packing cubes she may have been sorry she asked….. Here are the…
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
