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Why I will always use the safety latch at a hotel

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Last week I had an overall pleasant stay at a hotel in upstate New York. People were nice, my room was pleasant, the bathroom recently renovated, etc. I checked in around 930pm, getting to my room just in time to watch an episode of Property Brothers and go to bed. The next morning I ate…

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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…

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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: Check the…

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5 Travel Safety Tips

When women travel alone, whether it’s business or personal, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. Don’t feel foolish or paranoid—it’s simple to be aware of your surroundings and take a few basic precautions, and far better than the alternative. These are five things I do on every trip. Choose a hotel with indoor…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this week in years past? 2013 In this post we discuss who our favorite hotel family is. An option for healthy eating on the road. 2012 Corporette provides us with her top 3 business travel tips.

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Top 3 tips for women business travelers

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Traveling for your job is a lot of work, but it’s also a bit of an honor. Your company has enough faith and trust in you to spend thousands of dollars sending you somewhere to represent them. That being said, there are some traps that women fall into during business travel. Here are the top…

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Quick travel tip: Keep a backup credit card in your suitcase

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My friend and fellow Boarding Area blogger Seth, aka The Wandering Aramean, is currently on a trip to Montevideo. I always enjoy seeing pictures on Facebook from Seth’s trips, and today was no exception. A few hours ago he posted a giant bowl of barbecued meats, which made me hungry (not to mention envious of…

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Apparently books and water bottles are dangerous now, too.

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If you fly often, you know that all flights are different. Some are on time, some are late. Some are full, some are empty. Some have a happy flight crew, some have a pissed off flight crew. You get the idea. Well, on a recent flight I had such a bizarre experience that I have…

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What was important last year?

Boy, there was a lot going on last August! Travel Safety: The Hotel Edition gave a roundup of tips for staying safe in a hotel room. Some readers thought they were excessive, but IMO better safe than sorry! There were a lot of discussions about etiquette, especially remembering to watch your bags as you go…

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