Business Travel Tips

Traveling for business can be stressful. Not only are you traveling, which is challenging enough, but you most likely have business on your mind, increasing the pressure. Planning can reduce the stress and make your trip a little easier and maybe even enjoyable.

Good Luggage
Buy good-quality luggage that satisfies carry-on requirements. Only using a carry-on will keep you from having to wait in baggage claim, and you will never lose your luggage. A carry-on with wheels as well as backpack straps can help you get through most crowds faster.

Pack Light
Packing lightly will not only reduce the physical stress on your body, but will keep things simple once you arrive as well. A business suit can be made more casual or more formal by bringing different shirts or blouses and accessories like belts and scarves or jewelry, if you're a woman. Wait to purchase toiletries when you get to your destination so you don't have to pack them, or use small containers that can be taken through airport security in a carry-on bag.

Save Space
Pack with saving space in mind. Place your socks and underwear in your shoes. This will help your shoes keep their shape and save you space in your bag. Line your belt(s) around the inside edge of your suitcase, not rolled up in a space-taking bundle in the center.

Travel Wallet
Carry a well-organized travel wallet. This will enable you to keep boarding passes, identification and other important papers immediately at hand so that you aren't digging around in pockets or bags.

Carrying Cash
Carry cash in your front pants pocket or in a money belt. If your bag or wallet is stolen, you will still have cash on you in a place that pick-pockets can't get to.

Alternative Transportation
Consider train, bus or car travel instead of air travel. By the time you get to the airport, park, go through the check-in line, the security line, get to your terminal, board the plane, fly and disembark, you may find that you could have driven or ridden on a bus or train in less time.

Cell Phone Service
Check your cell phone service before leaving. Some cell phone service providers do not provide adequate coverage in other cities, and you may find yourself on the receiving end of some hefty roaming charges. Worse, you may not get any service at all. Find out beforehand so you can make alternate arrangements if needed.

Change of Clothes
Pack a change of clothes. If you must check a bag with the airline, make sure your carry-on has a change of clothes appropriate for your reason for traveling. If you lose your luggage, at least you won't only have the shirt on your back.

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