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We understand that it’s likely been awhile and that travel has changed a bit, so it’s good to remember that a well prepared business trip takes a lot of planning. It all starts (obviously) with the dates. Then come flights, transfers and accommodation. To ensure you have good transfers, check […]
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For my whole life, I’ve never been sent on a business trip. So when I volunteered to go on one, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I knew it would be a week-long assignment but I didn’t know that meant I’d be working all da…
It’s barely linked to Uber’s modern persona, but the ride-sharing service began as what was essentially a black car hailing app. The addition of UberX, which allows everyday citizens to act as chauffeurs, came later. In a bid to make the UberBlack option a little more alluring, Uber is making two changes that could tip …
Read MoreIf you’re a business traveler, how do you pick what’s right for you?
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For U.S. News & World Report, the road from weekly news magazine to publisher of company and service rankings has been a long and winding one. The key, though, to its shift toward data-driven ratings of companies and institutions was its 1983 publication of “America’s Best Colleges.” The enormous success of that publication, combined with […]
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While airline loyalty programs have become increasingly irrelevant to average travelers, flyers who are still able to attain elite status are doing just fine. Delta loyalists are a case in point. Beginning this month, members of Delta’s SkyMiles program who qualify for 2018 top-tier Diamond elite status are entitled to choose three (versus two previously) […]
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Not everyone believes that taxes are as inevitable as death. In addition to the I-won’t-pay crowd, there’s the I-can’t-pay contingent, and the I-forgot-to-pay group. Whatever their reasons, they’re all considered delinquent taxpayers by the IRS. And that delinquency can now jeopardize their ability to fly. The rather obscure Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, FAST for […]
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It’s a moment every traveler dreams about. You scan your ticket at the gate, walk through the jet bridge, arrive at the entrance of the plane, and turn left. Goodbye economy, you’ve got a business-class ticket for your international flight. Whether you lucked out on a work trip, saved up your points, or just decided […]
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Las Vegas can dazzle, impress, and surprise. Here are 11 weird Las Vegas facts you may not know. From the truth about where the Las Vegas Strip really is (hint: It’s not Las Vegas) to its secret subterranean world, here’s the scoop on what really happens in Sin City. Las Vegas Facts More from SmarterTravel: 7 Best […]
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Sir Richard Branson’s latest trending project isn’t galactic space travel, it’s hotels. The 66-year old mogul has dabbled in the hospitality industry before with his Virgin Limited Edition business, but now he’s bringing the Virgin brand stateside with a handful of Virgin Hotel properties. The first of these is Virgin Hotels Chicago, which I was […]
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Read MoreIt’s so easy to say if you’re a business traveler. But, in a world where your job requires you to travel, is the end of the year that much different than the beginning?
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Unless you’re traveling in first or business class, and maybe even then, longer flights simply mean more discomfort. So while airlines take it as a point of pride that they operate long, longer, and longest flights, most flyers rightly treat long-flight boasts as more threat than promise. The latest such claim comes from Qantas, which […]
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With checked luggage fees on the rise, a traveler’s carry-on bag needs to do more than ever. They not only should be light and easily maneuverable, they also have to be useful. These bags have features that can help take some of the stress out of travel. Super Useful Carry-On Bags More from SmarterTravel: 10 […]
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It has been a publicly stated goal of the Department of Homeland Security to sign up 25 million members of the PreCheck and Global Entry prescreening programs. A big number, with a big payoff. Increasing the numbers of travelers routed through the expedited screening lines would have multifold benefits. Most obviously, the prescreened flyers themselves […]
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Read MoreBusiness travel is stressful enough when the family is well. But, when things go wrong at home, it makes travel that much harder.
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Read MoreWork? Family? Blog? Always choices to be made.
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Read MoreWhat do I bring home to my wife, who has to take care of both kids when I’m gone on business travel? She’s an exercise nut who also eats healthy. I’ve been stumped for years but found something kinda kooky she likes this year.
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Soon, you’ll be able to fly from New York to London in about three hours—again. An ambitious group of enthusiasts, engineers, and financiers announced a plan to build a new supersonic transport (SST) aptly named “Boom.” The trade press reports that a half-scale demonstrator and test vehicle, called the XB-1, will fly sometime next year. […]
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Premium economy—upgraded coach service, typically featuring more legroom, priority airport services, and more amenities—is hot. And for good reason: At least in theory, it’s a win-win. From the airlines’ perspective, it’s a high-profit product as well as a way of accommodating elite upgrades without displacing paid passengers in business or first class. For travelers, it’s […]
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