On occasions, my husband takes overnight business trips. To prevent loneliness, he often invites me to go along with him. Whenever I discover what city we will be visiting, I immediately start researching it. For instance, I map out landmarks we’ve never seen, restaurants with good reviews, entertainment options, and hotels that look appealing. By the time we get in the car, board the plane, or get on the train, every minute of our trip is already planned out. If your spouse travels frequently for work, consider mixing business with pleasure from time to time. On this blog, you will discover how to make the most of an upcoming business trip.
Business and Pleasure
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Millennial Mileage: Wooing The Next Generation Of Vacationers
13 January 2015
First there were the Baby Boomers, followed by the Generation Xers. And now America's newest generation is coming of age. Dubbed "Millennials," these up-and-comers are expected to shape the future in new and exciting ways. Millennials -- now in their teens and 20s -- know what they want...and are committed to getting it. One market already making way for imminent changes brought on by these go-getters? The travel industry. Take a closer look at what to expect in the coming years.
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Booking Business Travel? 3 Simple, Yet Serious Things Often Forgotten When Planning Business Travel
31 October 2014
From a quick weekend getaway to a complete vacation package with the family, travel is an important industry in the world today. Of course, traveling for purposes other than leisure is also common. If you are one of the 405 million Americans who travel long distances for work, you may be familiar with packing and the planning process. Unfortunately, even when traveling multiple times per year, there are things you will forget.
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Tips For Planning A Charter Bus Day Trip For Your Office
15 October 2014
As an office manager, you know firsthand that building strong, professional bonds with your employees is a surefire way to increase the synergy throughout your office. However, morning meetings and memos don't seem to be doing the trick. For this reason, you've decided to start planning a day trip that will allow your team to get out of the office and socialize in a more relaxed environment. To ensure that your trip goes as smoothly as possible, follow these tips:
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Skipping The Hotel Extras To Retain Your Cheap Hotel Rates
9 October 2014
If you are planning a family vacation this year, then you probably want to save as much money as possible on airfare and hotel costs. You can easily find cheap hotel rates online by comparing prices in advance. Unfortunately, some cheaper hotels will charge you for any extras that you use when you are staying in the hotel. These can raise the cheap hotel rates to ones that you would see at a five star hotel.