Travel

What to pack in a business carry-on bag

Business travel can be tough, but it’s a lot easier when you pack the right accessories for the journey. Here's a list of must-pack items from seasoned travelers.

4 products to help you beat jet lag

On business trips, you and your boss need to hit the ground running, but jet lag can slow you down. Here are four products that can help you arrive refreshed and ready to roll.

4 tips to help travelers beat bed bugs

There are a lot of worries that come with life on the road and one of the most common today is the fear of bringing home bed bugs, says Forbes contributor and frequent traveler Katie Kelly Bell. Getting rid of a bed bug infestation can cost hundreds of dollars, but bed bug elimi­­nation professionals ThermaPro have advice for keeping them out in the first place.

Power secrets of frequent travelers

When the electricity goes out or gets scarce, frequent business travelers like your boss know all the top tricks to power up, discovered freelance journalist Jane L. Levere.

Power tools of frequent travelers

Business travel can be tough, but it's a lot easier when you pack the right accessories for the journey. Find all the tools, tricks and apps to keep life running on the road.

Executive travel: What to do when a boss's plans go awry

No matter how much effort you put into creating a travel plan for your boss, something can go wrong at the last minute. Julie Perrine, All Things Admin, has five possible solutions for sticky travel situations.

Boost productivity with a smartphone

Does a smartphone make your job more productive and efficient? Is it worth making the switch from a “dumb” phone? The jury is nearly unanimous. Here’s what administrative professionals say:

Tools to help travel warriors

Turlytag.com: Lessen the dread of lost baggage by signing up for this service. Boomerangit.com: Like TurlyTag, this service helps retrieve lost bags via labels. TripIt.com: Admins can keep track of everyone’s travel schedules by forwarding confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com. Autoslash.com: It hunts down the best rental-car deal for your trip.

Check it out before check-in

Travel season is upon us. Make easy work of choosing the right hotel and what’s nearby with these online tools:

2 tools for business travelers

Two nifty tools: one that helps business travelers get more done, and one that helps executives get more done by avoiding travel.