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Keep Your Boarding Pass (Paper or Electronic)! - Click To Read Article
Whether it’s an airline merger that has recently taken place, a new airline you’re flying or just a routine flight on an itinerary you fly every week, here is why you should always keep your boarding pass!

Top Ways to Make the Best of a Flight Delay - Click To Read Article
Flight delays can be a burden, but don't let them become a wasted opportunity. Don't get frustrated - be productive!

7 Helpful Tips Before Attending Your Next Conference - Click To Read Article
Conferences can be very worthwhile, both for business and pleasure. You look forward to the event and can't wait to see friends or colleagues you haven't seen in a while. I attend many conferences each year, both trade shows and meetings. Whether I am a speaker or an attendee, I have learned how to be well prepared for the event. Here are 7 things to do before heading to your next conference that will ease some of the challenges and help you enjoy your time there:

When Your Kids Lay on the Guilt - Click To Read Article
It’s tough enough being on the road for business, much less having a family at home to take care of. The guilt we lay on ourselves can often fill up another suitcase, so it’s especially heart-breaking when our kids lay on the guilt, as well. I did several things that helped keep the connection with all of us. So much more can be done with the technology available today. Here are a few ideas if you find yourself in this gut-wrenching situation:

Hotel Tipping – The Daily Tips Have It! - Click To Read Article
A very common topic amongst travelers, especially in the U.S., is on tipping; namely who to tip, how much and when. You would think this would be an easy topic. Stay in room for a night, leave a certain amount of money as a housekeeping tip. But simple it isn't! Ask a hundred different people on their tipping practice and get a hundred different answers – until today.

Reasons You Want to Pack Olive Oil on Your Next Trip - Click To Read Article
Olive oil isn't just for healthy cooking ... it is the main ingredient in many beauty products you can purchase. Here are several resourceful uses for olive oil that you can create yourself and are very travel friendly! Just add olive oil into a 3 oz. container and bring the mini-bottle along on your next trip.

Is there a Travel Consultant on Your Team? - Click To Read Article
Ok, I have to admit … I book my own travel. I’ve been vacillating back and forth for months and months on whether to add a travel agent (aka travel consultant) to my team of experts that help make my life easier and I just haven’t done it yet. Now don’t get too impressed that I have a ‘team of experts’ – the list is short. It includes the lawn guy who’s also now the pest control guy, the maid, my hair stylist, my all-important driver to and from the airport, and that’s about it. But they’re all people who can save me time, save me money and can make recommendations based on their experience with me and my preferences. Hmmm … sounds like a travel consultant also.

Resume of a Frequent Traveler - Click To Read Article
I often get asked about what it takes to be a frequent business traveler. Packing your suitcase, spending four nights a week in a hotel, and navigating through the TSA lines are all part of the grind, but they just begin to scratch the surface of what is involved with weekly travel. This Resume of a Frequent Traveler outlines what it really takes to survive the road warrior lifestyle.

Business Travelers’ Pet Peeves - Click To Read Article
Take a look at business travelers' four biggest pet peeves (flight delays, being away from loved ones, not getting a restful sleep, and airport security) and get tips from a seasoned road warrior on how to deal with them.





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