The best travelling tips for business people

13 tips for a relaxing business trip

Are you into business travel life and trying to figure out ways to improve it? Business travelling can be a bit stressful and not always fun. Putting everything together and dealing with unexpected issues while traveling can cause health problems.

We will give you 13 tips from A-Z, for booking the flights, packing, flying, hotel and hopefully it will help you to have an enjoyable and memorable, healthy business trip.

Tip 1. Book a morning or mid-day flight

Booking your flight in early hours can save you from a few problems such as delaying issues or staying for several hours at the airport in the night time, wasting precious time and feel exhausted next day.

Besides if you are travelling early hours that means you will be arriving early at your destination and everything will go as planned at the conference or you will be on time at your meetings, fresh and ready to rock the business world!

Keep this in mind when you book your tickets or have an office management outsource company booking your tickets.

Tip 2. Pick the best seat on the plane

You can now use SeatGuru.com and pick a good seat on the plane. Choosing a seat that you like best, you feel comfortable all the way, improving your trip

Tip 3. Stay at a hotel near the airport

It would be a good idea for you to make a research on the hotels around the location of the event or conference. That would make it easy for you rather just spend time looking for transportation after a long day of meetings and conferences in a long distance going back to the hotel.

It would also be easier especially when you travelling early hours back home. A few extra hours for sleep is always refreshing.

Choosing a hotel with a few luxury facilities would make your business trip even more joyful. Especially after a long day of meetings. You can use facilities such as spa, gym, Jacuzzi, gardens and so on.

We suggest you check the reviews always before book any hotels. Reviews are based on true facts and can save you from booking the wrong hotel.

Tip 4. Pack small

Packing light and smart is very important for business travelers. Try to pack clothes which you can use them a few times, such as jeans. Pack only the most necessary ones. Once your suitcase is small and light then you will not have to re-checking all the time if you got everything you need. Is one thing less off your shoulders

Tip 5. Invest in a good luggage

Don’t buy the cheaper, get a good quality and medium sized. Also buy a good back-bag as well. Get a luggage which is a good quality and can last longer. A four wheels or a spinner suitcase. Investing in a good quality bag will definitely improve your traveling journey.

Besides the luggage get a good quality back-bag. There are several brands and types to buy, especially designed for your business trips. I personally use the Swiss army bag. Big enough with lots pockets to use, including my laptop.

What you can also do is to mark your suitcase. This way you can recognize it immediately at the airport and no risk to lose it. You may want to write your contact details just in case it gets lost.

Tip 6. Wear your jacket 

Wearing or holding your jacket with you on the plane, instead of packing it, can save lots space in your suitcase. That means you will be able to take more necessary things with you.

This is good also when you are travelling to cold destinations. As soon as you arrive in those cool countries you can immediately wear your jacket.

Tip 7. Keep your passport or ID close to you

Keeping your passport and ID ready to use, can save you time waiting in line at the airport or the hotel. 

Tip 8. Bring books & mp3 with you

Sometimes unexpected problems can happen such as waiting at the airport for delay issues or cannot relax on the plane. Bringing your favorite book with you can save a day. Reading is calming.

Another calming is listening to music. Buy a small ipad or mp3 download it with your favorite music or relaxing tunes and spend the whole flight feeling relaxed and having a nap.

Very important always bring a couple charges for your cell phone, laptop and mp3. Make sure than all your devises are fully charged.

Tip 9. Sit near the exit on buses or trains

By sitting in front or near the exit in buses or trains can get off easily and quicker. You will be the first to take your luggage as well before everyone else does.

Tip 10. Be nice to the hotel staff

Arriving at the hotel always be kind to the stuff. They can be your friends and when you need something you can easily have it if you are kind. Get to know them all and be friendly.

Tip 11. Watch your belongings in the hotel room

When you check in make sure you use the safe box for any precious belongings that you might have with you. Your watch, wallet, jewelry and anything expensing or emotionally attached to you.

Tip 12. Set your alarm twice

Set your alarm more than twice if necessary. You don’t want to be late for your business meetings or the conference. Always be punctual and show your professional manners. Having also an early night you will look fresh next day, essential for your business meetings. Show up fresh, with a big smile on your face

Tip 13. Eat local, learn the history

Meet some local people ask for good restaurants. Taste the good quality local food and feel the culture of the new country you visit. Go to new places, learn the history, take photos. There is nothing wrong with business and pleasure at the same time! 

We hope you take in consideration the above tips and be helpful for you upcoming business travel. May you have a joyful business trip