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5 Things to do When Checking a Bag
Summer is upon us and many of you will soon hit the airport, anxious to arrive at your dream vacation. Whether you're traveling for fun, business or a bit of both, Smarter Travel recently offered a few simple tips that can help make you reach your destination calm and...
Tips for Surviving the Long-Haul Flight
If you've ever been on a plane for longer than six hours, you know the pain and suffering of the long-haul flight. You may even wonder how you ever survived the ordeal. There are problems like sleep deprivation, dehydration, and boredom, not to mention the risk for...
5 Ways to Avoid a Productivity Slump When You Travel
One of the annoying things about leaving the office on a business trip is the lost productivity. All the time spent actually traveling is spent doing anything but the work you're supposed to do. So how can you stay productive when you travel? How do you avoid work...
Business Travel
More DIY Travel Hacks
In order for travel to be efficient and enjoyable, organization of your stuff is key. This is where travel hacks can help. We've read a lot of articles, heard from a lot of travelers, and even spoke with our fellow road warriors. And, of course, we found a great...
Technology I’d Like To See: Automation To Solve Travel Woes
Here's a Technology I'd Like To See (TILTS) thought: Having to make a tight connection is a source of anxiety for many travelers. When our originating flight is delayed, we'll spend the entire flight rehearsing scenarios, wondering if our connecting flight was also...
Five Tips for Getting Work Done While Traveling
Most of us file travel days in the "lost" category, thanks to the amount of time squandered getting where we have to go. With the fast pace of business, you really can't afford to lose days to travel. Here are some suggestions for how to make the most of your time...
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10 Interesting and Helpful Travel Websites
If you've ever needed help with travel planning, but have some specific needs that the giant travel sites can't help you with, Nomadic Matt published a very useful blog post in September about some lesser-known travel sites that can be very helpful when planning...
Bring This, Not That: Packing for Young Children
Many new parents are often tempted to pack almost the entire bedroom when planning to travel with their kids. They want to make sure they're prepared for every contingency, every situation. Don't let this happen to you. Your kids just don't need as much stuff as you...
Why Airline Ticket Prices Vary So Widely
The ticket you bought for your next flight could cost twice as much, or half as much, as the person sitting next to you. It's a rule of flying that buying a ticket at the last minute means you'll pay more than someone who bought when prices were at their lowest. If...
Road Warrior
American Airlines Rolls Out New Fare Structure
The announcement that an airline is introducing a new fare structure is typically met with a resounding groan among consumers. American Airlines recently announced that they are introducing an optional new fare structure which will result in an extra $68 - $88 per...
How to Survive an Airport Layover
The words "delay" and "layover" are apt to cause even the most seasoned air traveler to feel just a bit stressed out. Thankfully, airports are starting to recognize that they’re in the business of customer service and that nowadays, savvy travelers are apt to select...
Air Travelers Say Low Ticket Prices Trump Wifi
A decade ago, the average traveler wouldn't even dream of having access to wifi as a standard in-flight amenity. And let's be honest — the first time we were able to log onto the internet from 30,000 feet above the earth was pretty exciting! However, now that the...
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A Healthier Approach to Business Travel
While the stresses of business travel on the body and the mind have been well-documented, some of you may not be paying attention to some bad habits you've developed as a frequent traveler. When we travel for business, we often look at the efficient use of our time as...
New Warning about Luggage Tags
As if air travelers don't have enough things to keep track of when navigating an airport terminal, a recent report now suggests you need to be aware of potential hackers trying to access your flight reservations and other private information from your seemingly...
Five Tips for Surviving Your Next Business Trip
Sure, a business trip is all about getting work done, and you may have built-in companions for your down time, but that doesn't mean your next trip has to be all work and no play. You know what they say about that, and nobody wants to be "dull." We recently wrote...
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