Business Travel vs. Pleasure Travel
Business travel doesn’t have to be stressful!
Business travel vs. pleasure travel — whether it’s a relaxing vacation on the beach or a fun get-a-way with your family there is a difference. Traveling for work can be busy, stressful, lonely, long, and not always easy. We came across this article that offered Tips for Easier Business Travel.
Sleeping on planes, packing constantly for trips and staying glued to your phone can derail your routine and make you grumpy. Keeping a positive attitude is the first step to a stress-free travel experience. And acknowledge helpful staff. Travelers have a better chance at getting upgrades, itinerary changes, and extraordinary service when they ask politely and maintain happy demeanors.
Here are a few practical ways to make traveling for business easier:
- Limit Luggage to a Carry-on. Travel is stressful when you’re worried about lost luggage or being late to a meeting.
- Use Technology to Plan Ahead. Instead of calling around to restaurants at your destination, make reservations at OpenTable.com.
- Join a Rewards Program and Stick With It. If the staff notices you frequently patronize their airline, rental-car company or hotel, they are more likely to help you.
- Dress Well. Wearing an outfit that doubles as presentation attire while traveling is also wise in case your baggage is lost or you are late.
- Keep a Bag Packed. Save time packing by keeping a carry-on suitcase packed with the minimal amount of clothing, shoes, and accessories you need. Including 3-ounce toiletries in a Ziploc bag.
- Keep Customer-Service Numbers Stored in Your Phone. Keeping customer-service numbers handy offers quicker access to the right people. If a flight is canceled or you need to change a hotel or car reservation, rather than waiting in line once you’re there.
To read the full article from Travel Channel, click here.
To make your trip even easier, always count on Accent Transportation Services. We offer prompt and courteous pickup at the baggage claim area at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Also, to and from your home or office. Making it the easiest part of your business trip!
Our seasoned staff chauffeurs take both your comfort and your safety seriously, therefore making your travel as pleasurable as possible. From booking a reservation to reaching your final destination, we strive to ensure that your every interaction with our staff is pleasant and accommodating.
With our Airport Transportation services, you will ride in comfort, style, and stress-free.
Contact us today to make your reservation.
Trip Planning Made Easier This Summer
Enjoy your summer — take a trip, but don’t forget to plan ahead!
The best way to enjoy your Summertime trip is to make sure you plan ahead, pack accordingly, reserve the best services, and leave your worries at home. It is advisable to leave last minute weekenders or overnights to impromptu decisions, as when you are investing time and money into a vacation or summer trip you want it to be the best experience!
Below is a list that can assist in reducing your stress and make it the best trip ever:
- Pack Light. You are on vacation and laundry is just not a choice when you are trying to relax. And you won’t have to worry about overweight fees.
- Driving During Off Peak. If your trip involves driving to sightsee, find out from locals when the best time to travel is to avoid wasting time in the car.
- Medicine for the Road. Make sure you have plenty of your prescription medicine and also over the counter medicine to prevent health issues during your trips.
- Snacks. Pack some healthy ones but make sure nuts are sealed as you might spend some time with folks with allergies.
- Keep a Copy. Make a copy of your passports, licenses, and insurance cards and leave one at home and pack the other one in your suitcase. If you lose the actual one you will be glad you did.
- Sign Up. Sign up for travel apps as they will make your life a whole lot easier with less paper to keep track off.
- Insurance Coverage. Check your auto insurance for rental car coverage and health insurance for out of state or country coverage. HINT: American Express provides insurance coverage for rental cars if you purchase with your AMEX card.
Don’t forget about the homestead. Remember to make sure your details are at home are addressed so you can relax on your trips.
- Stop the paper and mail or have a neighbor gather them for you.
- Let your local police know that you will not be home and to keep an eye on your house.
- Also, give your neighbors a list of the vehicles that should be at your home.
- If you are leaving your pet at home and asking others to feed and water them. Have a backup plan in case they cannot attend to your animal.
- Unplug your electronics as thunderstorms can damage your items if there are power surges.
- Automatic lights are helpful to give the appearance that someone is at home.
Finally, it is important to remember you are heading on an adventure and part of the excitement of it is discovering the unknown. Although, you don’t need any big surprises. Make sure you are hiring reputable companies that have experience in their field of service.
Of course, we would be remiss if we did not remind you that one of the best ways to start your trip is to have one of our Accent chauffeurs pick you up at your doorstep and drop you at the airport. No parking fees, your car is at home to help with security, no shuttle buses with your luggage and when you come home we will be there to greet you, gather your things, and deliver you to your favorite place in the world…HOME!
Safe and Happy Travels on your summer trip!
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