What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Planning a vacation on the tail end of a work trip? Here is a packing list with pieces that will do double-duty. Packing for business and fun on the same trip It’s not always easy, but it’s really important to be able to lift your…
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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: Plan your…
Rapidly declining Rewards
Remember the good old reward programs days? When airlines at least appeared to value their customers and the time they spent with them? In the last year and a half or so, it seems like it’s been a race to the bottom for airline loyalty programs. First Southwest makes a change to their Rapid Rewards…
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: Anxious about…
Poll: Did your business travel increase last year?
A USA Today story reported that US business travel spending is as high as it has ever been. According to the Global Business Travel Association US businesses spent around $292 billion in 2014, and that number is expected to rise to $310 billion next year. A healthy US economy along with lower oil prices are…
A few ways to save money on a business trip
Business trips seem to be getting more and more expensive these days. Oil prices are going down but ticket prices still continue to rise. Hotels are making big money on fees, raising the cost for an overnight stay. Food prices are on the rise which causes restaurant prices to increase. The list goes on and…
5 Business Travel Mistakes
During my first year traveling for business I made a lot of mistakes. On my first trip I was more worried about doing my actual job; the logistics of getting to my destination were the furthest thing from my mind. Unfortunately when you don’t plan for a business trip it’s so easy to become a…
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…
Should airline loyalty programs be regulated?
Oh, the lovely world of federal regulations. Sometimes we love them and sometimes hate them. Congressman Grayson, a democrat out of Florida, has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to investigate the airlines’ frequent-flyer program policies. He specifically wants the length of notice given to frequent flyers when a program is changed investigated. The DOT…
Preparing for your First International Business Trip: Credit Cards, Currency Exchange, Points, and Cell Phone, Data, and Text Plans
Getting ready for your first business trip abroad can be very stressful! I’ve put together a comprehensive list of items that can help you prepare, hopefully cutting down on your anxiety. Click here to read the first installment, which covered passports, travel advisories, and vaccinations. Click here to read the second installment, which covered food,…
