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Making Business Travel Fun |
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by ResaHeart
Some people love to travel, even if it's for business. But for most of us, business travel can really be a pain. It always seems to happen when you don't think you can fit one more thing into your schedule or when you have just gotten back from another business trip. But there are some positive things about business travel.
What makes business travel such a pain? The first thing I think of when I think of business travel is "airports". They certainly are not my favorite place to be with lines, crowds, and delays. But you can make the airport experience a bit better if you use the technology that's available to you. Some airlines provide electronic kiosks where you can check in and get your boarding pass instead of waiting in the long line for baggage check.
As far as packing light, this is a skill set that just about anyone can develop. I used to pack heavy and bring all my cosmetics, shampoos and even hair dryer and a couple outfits to boot. Now I chuck most of that. I keep a few sample sized items that fit nicely into a baggy. I have one small overnight bag I've learned to pack carefully. I also carry an oversized bag that holds my PC, my purse and a few other essentials. And then I'm a walk on - no bags to check - no bags to potentially lose.
Never arrive at a destination completely ignorant of where you are at (the airport relative to the city). I often map simple paths out from Google maps and feel comfortable when I get into a cab that I know where I'm going.
When you travel work in a little personal enjoyment. Ask the hotel help about good restaurants nearby to your hotel. If you are in a foreign land, sample some of the local cuisine. Even in more mundane locations, someone who lives locally may be willing to go to dinner with you and they'll likely know where the great local restaurants are.
Unless lounging around in your room with room service and a pile of magazines is your guilty indulgence, get out on the town and enjoy. Large cities often have plays and other sights to see and often it's a very positive experience to see the sights.
Resist the tendency to just look at the 'negatives' of business travel. Instead look at your off time to enjoy the local and the folks you've come to visit. You may be surprised at how much a little personal time together helps your business grow.
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