The announcement was broadcast throughout the gate area: Flight #123 to Atlantic City has been cancelled. The initial reaction – disbelief. Then reality hits as the board is updated with C A N C E L L E D showing in big block letters. A collective “Oh No!” is heard amongst the passengers, or at [...]
Do you hail a cab with trepidation? Expect the driver to be surly and seemingly not happy to see a new customer? Dread the moment when you slide onto the seat and look around at the less than sanitary conditions? Have suspicions about the route being taken or the anticipated fare? If so, you’re not [...]
Imagine you’re sitting alone in a restaurant; perusing the menu but not concentrating. The laughter from the next table keeps getting your attention. You look over. One woman has her hand on the other’s shoulder, leaning forward. All the signs of tell-all secrets being shared are there. Laughter erupts. The other woman raises her glass [...]
When you travel, do you ever end up with more bags upon arrival than you left with? Yes, those are the ‘bags’ under your eyes! Here’s an easy beauty tip to help you ditch those extra bags! Best news yet – no baggage fees! To receive a free copy of our ebook, 70 Secrets to [...]
Lately I’ve been leading a client project where colleagues around the world are coming to the U.S. for the first time. It’s been interesting to hear what they want to do during the week or two that they’re in the U.S. Here’s a few of the interesting requests from these first-time visitors: Eat at Taco [...]
Guest post by a gate agent for a major airline in Orlando I know that at some point in time, you seasoned travelers take your children with you on your flight. I work for a major airline, and have a few tips that may make your airport experience a little bit easier. First and foremost, [...]
You take the good with the bad when it comes to business travel. Spending so much time away from my family can be taxing. On the other hand, using my accumulated airline reward miles to take us all on a two week long vacation almost makes it worth it! We spent two weeks navigating the [...]
What do Max the dog, a family chateau and a bus ride through the forest have in common? They all offer business lessons to be shared, challenges of competing in an international environment, opportunities to forge new relationships and a business travel environment like no other. Oh, did I mention that they’re all in France? [...]
Every trip, whether for business or pleasure, has some memorable moments. Whether it’s sights you’ve seen, people you’ve met, foods you’ve eaten or feelings you’ve experienced, there are memories that make each trip unique. How do you remember them all? Journal them! Get your thoughts down on paper with a journal, use an online journal, [...]
Sarah travels for business almost every week. She is constantly traveling to meet with clients across the country. Because of her hectic travel schedule, she has a hard time maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her meals mostly consist of unhealthy dinner meetings with clients and fast food on the go. She rarely has time to exercise [...]
