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July 11, 2012

Time-saving tips for business travelers

Business travelers can make the most of their travel experienceby keeping a few travel tips in mind:

Pack as lightly as possible, ideally in a single carry-on bag that fits under the airplane seat, to avoid checking your bag if the overhead bins are full. Also, pack so everything you need is readily available—if your flight or hotel check-in is delayed but your meeting isn't, you can still be ready to handle business.

Plug addresses into your smartphone's GPS in advance for airports, hotels, meeting places and restaurants at your destination. Getting lost or constantly asking for directions can waste valuable time.

Securely store electronic copies of important documentation—passport, driver's license, tickets and reservations—to access them on mobile devices if needed.

Keep an extra travel pack of toiletries/cosmetics—remembering the three-ounce security rule for liquids—in a carry-on bag at home to avoid repacking every time you get ready to hit the road.

Create a trip itinerary and meeting agendas to optimize time. Efficiency can sometimes shave enough time off your trip to get you back to the airport in time for an earlier flight.

Ship bulky items to your hotel or meeting place rather than checking them at the airport in order to seamlessly move through security, from the plane, to the rental lot and on to your destination.

Join travel loyalty programs that provide faster service and incentives for frequent travelers.

—North American Precis Syndicate Inc.

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I have flight itinerary and hotel booking info stored in my iBooks since PDFs can be viewed there. I always have no time (^^;;;) to print flight and hotel info so having soft copies of those in my iPod is helpful.

Posted by Ria on Tuesday, 07.17.12 @ 23:57pm