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Travel web sites save time, money

September 3, 2009 Categorized in: Internet, Time Management, Travel

Delays, cramped seats, rundown hotel rooms—who needs ’em? Here are five web sites that can help you plan a trouble-free trip: FlightStats.com, Raveable.com, SeatGuru.com, TripIt.com, Packinglistonline.com.

Stressed? It’s not the vacation … it’s the return

July 1, 2009 Categorized in: Travel, Work/Life Balance

The latest source of stress for workers isn’t their mountainous workload or difficult co-workers. It’s their vacations. A recent Randstad Work Watch survey reveals that a large percentage of employees find taking time off for vacation difficult.

Dining out on the road

July 1, 2009 Categorized in: Internet, Travel

Who has the best burger in Boise? Where do locals go for the freshest seafood? … Here are three online tools for travelers who love to dine out: Twitter, Yelp and Chowhound.

1-Minute Strategies: June ’09

May 11, 2009 Categorized in: Advancement, Internet, Managing the Boss, Time Management, Travel

Catch a second wind by tackling a task on your “Mind Like Mush” list … Is your boss an ‘allergic-to-details’ type? Keep project files handy that contain details he or she is likely to need … Find travel deals by booking later … Spruce up your administrative “portfolio” by adding a dash of visual material.

3 ways to cut business travel expenses

February 5, 2009 Categorized in: Tracking Expenses, Travel

Travel expenses are on the chopping block at many companies. Three ways to help save money on business travel: Book air travel well in advance or combine several trips into one; ask for the lowest rate when booking a hotel, then ask for one that’s even lower; park cars at off-site lots near airports.