Tips for Hassle-Free Business Travel
If you’re a road warrior, these travel tips will help reduce the stress of
your journeys.
Choose how you Travel Wisely
Planes, trains or car: ? While air
may be your only choice for a long journey, shorter destinations of
a couple of hundred miles might be faster via car, train, or bus.
Remember to consider time spent traveling to and from airports, plus time spent lining up for check in, security and departure.
Consider Alternative Airports
If you’re flying, consider alternative airports that are outside the city
you’re going to visit. There can be some advantages, these airports have fewer flights, less
overbooking and less delays than their larger counterparts, however check to see if your flight is direct or not. www.allure-hotels.com has a flight booking feature that allows you not only to compare and be flexible with your dates but also surrounding airports that are available.
In choosing a hotel you may have a favorite brand or maybe somewhere you have been before and enjoyed. When I am going somewhere new and need to be by a local landmark or event location I will search for hotels by area or postal code. there are some great hotel search engines out there such has www.allure-hotels.com
Research your location and print Maps Before You Leave Home
Travel is less stressful if you know how to get around, I bought a portable GPS that I take with me on all my trips, it helps me find restaurants and shopping areas as well.
But before you leave home, do your research and print some maps of your destinations. Place your printed maps and travel documents in a plastic folders and protect them against the elements. I Usually put them in order of use for my trip. -
Map to the Airport, Air Ticket document, car rental, from Airport to Hotel, from Hotel to destination and back then back to airport, air ticket documentation.
Carry Electronic Documents Rather than Hard Copy
Take your electronic documents on diskettes and have them printed at a local
printing service. Similarly, if you are working a booth in a trade
show, it’s a good idea to carry electronic documents in case you run
out of the stack you shipped from the office.
Find Hotels that Cater to Business Travelers
Hotels that cater to business travelers will have Internet capabilities
and offer access to business machines such as faxes and
photocopiers.
If you are traveling out of North America remember to check for what kind of adapters you may need. A good travel store will be able to help you decide what’s needed.
Use Calling Cards
When you’re staying at a hotel, the phone bill can be a major
expense. The cost of calling your family, checking your voice mail
and checking your email is best handled by using a telephone calling
card or a corporate credit card.
Protect Yourself Against Theft
Before leaving home, make copies of your travel documents
(passport, airline tickets, travel insurance, credit cards and itinerary).
