As with any area of specialization, there are business travelers who always seem to know what they are doing and those who constantly seem to be in a state of crisis. The business traveler who has been at it a while figures out some insider information that not many travelers know. These little travel secrets make the world of difference when traveling. And you can bet they are not going to share this information with just anyone because this is the kind of information that can change the nature of your business travel forever.
Your laptop is a crucial piece of equipment as you travel. In an airport emergency situation, your wireless laptop can be used to change reservations so you can avoid those long lines to get on the next flight out. You can reserve a rental car or snag one of the few remaining hotel rooms in town right from the comfort of a seat at the airport. Then the savvy business traveler can casually stroll to his or her designation as others around them panic because they knew how to leverage technology and the internet to bail themselves out of a crisis situation.
But one aspect of using your laptop to rescue yourself when the airport is in shut down is the limited power of laptops. To see your battery go dead just when you needed it the most is like watching your ship sink as the sharks circle the lifeboat. What not many people know is that there are open electrical outlets in airports that are there for cleaning crews if you know where they are. Usually these outlets are just under the windows that overlook the landing strips so if you can secure a seat near these outlets, you can charge up your laptop and keep your lifeline to the world alive.
Business travelers also know how to take full advantage of resources that are made available to business travelers exclusively. Find hotels that cater to the traveling businessperson. These hotels will not have amenities for families nor are they trying to bring in busses of teenagers on the way to camp. So you can find a hotel with much fewer young people making noise and being a nuisance when you are trying to focus on business.
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In addition to using businesses that cater to the business traveler, take advantage of frequent flyer and priority clubs that many airlines and hotels offer. If you are going to travel a lot, you can rack up some credits on those clubs, which can result in upgrades to first class, better accommodations or free services when you stay at your selected hotels. They win because they capture your travel dollar. You win because you get pampered for a while.
You can gain a lot of convenience and reduce your hassles by using a less popular airport to come into town. By utilizing an airport in a smaller town near by and renting a car, you get out of the congestion of traffic and can drive to your destination without that exposure to the masses all pushing and shoving to get through the major hubs.
Extra copies of travel documents can speed things up a lot especially if you are leaving the country. Often when you are going through customs, you must surrender your passport so the customs agent can make a copy. So you make a copy before you get there and give it to them. With a quick scan, they can confirm that it is a legitimate copy and have you on your way much quicker.
Don’t overlook how public transportation can bail you out of dealing with a lot of traffic in large city situations. In Washington or New York, the subways work exceptionally well. If you can get out of the airport area via mass transit, you can find a rental car location in town and conduct your business with less wait and without the traffic jams you would face at the airport. Plus airport rental car sites are more expensive than those in town.
These little tips can go a long way toward making your trip less of a hassle, less expensive and more successful. By knowing how to get around the big crowds and use the resources made available to business travelers, your trip will be more efficient, more relaxed and more successful.
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Well said and full of energy,
You are really full of positive vibes,
Peace, Love and Happiness,
Dawn Mendonca
I expect that you live in the USA.
Maybe you already know this, but, I suggest you bring things, not so much for yourself, as for your relatives. American made things are highly appreciated. Goods such as chocolate, bars of soap, and even toothpaste will make them very happy. Buy bulk items in individual portions as much as possible because your gifts will be shared by many. <– end of my own two cents.
Did you say rural?? You will certainly miss hot water and bathroom tissue. Bring many shorts and few skirts. Expect that your clothes will be hand washed and hung to dry, by you or someone else.
EXTRA CREDIT: If you can unlock your GSM cell phone, you will want to buy a local SIM card there for text messaging.
Yay! You'll have fun! I miss it there. Even though I live in Sunny california now, I think that the great attitude of people in Chicago make up for the lack of warm weather anyday. First, take the 94 all the way there. From Detroit without traffic and without speeding you'll have a 5 hour trip. From Kalamazoo, maybe two and a half hours…max. Make sure to fill up on gas in, or before Kalamazoo…..there's not alot of choices for an hour or so. Take about five dollars in cash to pay for the toll roads. Also make sure you bring a warm jacket and comfy shoes to walk around in.
Some places I enjoyed when I used to live there six months ago were…. Giordanos Pizza (A little touristy, but the pizza is amazing, and very filling! about 12-14 bucks for a medium will fill up four people…… trust me) Of course again Michigan Avenue has all the upscale shops like we would'nt get back home in Michigan.
Division st. for the college age bars. Rush street, for fun little shops and nice resturants. Nooky's in Old town area was an amazing little place for brakefast. North beach was a nice spot whn the weather was warmer. The Merchandise Mart was an interesting building. It is mainly a place that you can see designer showrooms for kitchens, and bathrooms…..stuff like the Kohler showrooms.
Get a day, or week metro pass at any Jewel grocery store or under the subways. The pass works for both subways and busses. Please note that at 8am and 5pm you may have to wait for a bus longer….Sometimes two or three busses would pass me by before one stopped. At these busy times of the day, there is a good chance you will be standing on the bus.
Please be a little more cautious when you are on the red line subway. I've never had a problem ever, but sometimes it gave me the heebie jeebies! haha Have fun!!!!!!!
Be aware of the scary toilet in an airplane
lol i count aroplane mode as turning ur ifone off
Unless you have a car, you have either the bus or a boat from Positano since the train doesn't go there. Timetables for the buses and ferries are here: http://www.amalficoastweb.com/positano/english/bus_ferries.html
From Sorrento, you can take the Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii or Naples. There are links here that you might find useful. http://www.sorrento-online.com/english/orari.htm
From Naples you could connect to anywhere else in Italy via the train system here. The English version of the website is here: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=3fdbe14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD
Nice trip/ They are all great cities with lost to see and do.
You should do some research online for more information on each place.
Also do remember that all those places are very expensive, maybe up to twice as expensive as most places in the US so be prepared. Pack light and be sure to bring a good camera.