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Mar31	Quick Way to Check Hotel Bills Melissa Petri March 31, 2006 Know More: Expenses 2.0, Expenses I accidentally found an interesting tip as I was searching the net for tip advices. Here it is... Adjust the amount of the tips so every item that's added to the bill ends with the same digit. Example.- Tip odd amounts to have the bills for all meals end with the numeral six It takes only a moment to skim the fist for items that don't end in six, and thus don't belong on your bill. The odds of an accidental six occurring on the bill are nine-to-one in favor of the traveler. I have to try that out on my next trip. source: Travel Secrets Posted at 2:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar30	Hilton Honors upgrade hotel level Melissa Petri March 30, 2006 Hhonors Guest Reward Program members (including members of partners programs), take note. Hilton is changing its reward program redemption levels starting June 1, 2006. The change will mean that you need more points in order to stay in any... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Visa, Mastercard or American Express? Melissa Petri March 30, 2006 Whether for business or pleasure, I always take my credit cards to make travelling easier. That way, I do not have to worry about carrying so much cash around and/or finding a place where I can exchange traveller’s checks. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar29	Phone calls at 4am Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 When you are away on business, it is very important to inform your colleagues who are back at the office that there is a difference in time zones. You wouldn't want to receive a phone call at 4am in the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Microsoft advises us to Stay Connected Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 One of the reasons why a lot of us tend to overwork during business trips is because, apart from negotiating with a client, we still have to find the time so we can work with our colleagues who are back at... Continue Reading Posted at 6:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Doing Business with the Germans Part 2 Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 It has been 7 years since I first worked with the Germans. And, up to now, I can still remember how alarmed I was that day when I went on my first business dinner in Frankfurt. See, I was cursed with an... Continue Reading Posted at 6:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Doing Business with the Germans Part 1 Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 courtesy of Business German COMMUNICATING WITH THE GERMANS. In doing business with the Deutsche, you can expect them to be direct (which may sometimes be misunderstood as being confrontational). They tend to openly criticise. It is done objectively, though. It never is meant as... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Your Questions will be Answered Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 [graphic source: exploding dog] Is your office setting up a new branch in the Far East? Do you need to know if you need a Visa to do business in Moscow? Are you interested in putting your best foot forward... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	Out Of The Country? Don't Get Sick! Melissa Petri March 28, 2006 Yet another useful tip from our guest blogger, Greg Wesson. I am sitting at my desk, squinting through half-closed eyes at my computer. Rick, one of employees at the client I am working for in New Jersey approaches. I... Continue Reading Posted at 1:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Extended Business Travel at Homewood Suites Melissa Petri March 28, 2006 Life on the road isn’t easy but improvements in the lodging facilities sure is making life for extended business travelers a lot easier... and homier. And with the competition nowadays, it seems like the improvement in facilities is even getting better and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar27	Lug Light Luggage, Clean Clothes Cost Effectively Melissa Petri March 27, 2006 Our guest blogger, Greg Wesson tells us how to have clean clothes during a trip. I hate checking bags. Most frequent business travelers do. SITA, a Swiss consulting company to the airline industry recently reported that about 1% of checked bags... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Introducing Greg Wesson Melissa Petri March 27, 2006 A few days ago, I posted an open invitation for business bloggers to guest blog. In addition, I also sent out 3 emails to fellow road gladiators whose business travel account I admire. Greg Wesson was one of these guys. ... Continue Reading Posted at 12:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Avoiding business travel burnout Melissa Petri March 27, 2006 It may seem like a glamorous lifestyle for some but not everyone thrives on travelling for work. More so when you have to travel very often, making your work-life balance well, unbalanced. A gruelling travel schedule – with the physical... Continue Reading Posted at 7:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar26	Airline Issued Credit Cards Melissa Petri March 26, 2006 Another way to earn travel rewards is to earn points using your credit card. You will double your earning capacity if you sign-up with a credit card offered by major airline companies like Northwest Visa, Lufthansa Miles & More Visa,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekend Comic: Which Frequent Flier? Melissa Petri March 26, 2006 courtesy of Web Flyer The opportunity to earn free travel just makes it all the more important to make the most out of your frequent flyer miles. But one mistake which lots of travellers make is to participate in... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar25	Extra legroom when you are stuck in economy Melissa Petri March 25, 2006 Don't you just hate it when you are stuck in economy class and the passenger sitting in front of you is making the 'lack of leg room space' problem worse by insisting on leaning his seat all the way back? It's... Continue Reading Posted at 4:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Working on the Plane Melissa Petri March 25, 2006 Before even heading for the airport, you should (in my humble opinion) always be prepared. PPT presentations finished and spreadsheets in order. But, despite being ready to negotiate, flight time could still be turned into work time. You can use this down... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cathay Pacific Review Melissa Petri March 25, 2006 Air Transport World Magazine – Airline of the Year 2006 Skytrax – Airline of the Year 2005 I am not surprised that Cathay Pacific has earned these accolades. In the 90s, way before they opened Chek Lap Kok International Airport... Continue Reading Posted at 12:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar24	Special Business Class Fares via Air France Melissa Petri March 24, 2006 Air France has just announced an incredible business class offer for those who are flying from the US to major European cities. A chance to "have a glass of champagne as you take off; enjoy meals from renowned chefs, and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Commercial Samples and your ATA Carnet Melissa Petri March 24, 2006 Some business travellers – particularly those in Sales or Engineering – need to bring product samples from time to time. If the sample is small enough to fit inside your standard luggage then, it could probably get through customs without any problems. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rent a Car or Fly? Melissa Petri March 24, 2006 More and more business travellers are exchanging their short-haul flight tickets with driving to their destination. Obviously, this only makes sense if the distance you are driving is reasonable. This way, the time spent driving is just about the same... Continue Reading Posted at 2:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar23	AIR RAGE Melissa Petri March 23, 2006 "The Businessperson" Ingredients: - 1 businessman or woman- Large amount of stress- Very short fuse- Abundance of alcoholMethod: - Instil feelings of self-importance (created by excessive waiting-on, and serving every whim.)- Increase pressure and stress, whilst reducing control.- Stir up... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar22	A USB that self destructs Melissa Petri March 22, 2006 When one is constantly on the move, the chances of one losing something is higher. What if your laptop gets lost or corrupted that you cannot retrieve the files you need? Bring a back-up, right? Nowadays, whenever I have a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	That Hotel Mini Bar Melissa Petri March 22, 2006 I am a night owl who always needs something to munch on to keep me company while I work. I am that sucker who always pay an obscene amout for a soda, chocolate or chips. Because instead of taking... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar21	Keep Track of your Frequent Flier Miles Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 Let's talk about Miles, baby! Don't waste those miles. Once you have attained elite status then it would be time to think of getting those free trips or upgrades which you are entitled to get. However, in order to get... Continue Reading Posted at 1:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Combining Business with Pleasure Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 Many combine business with pleasure. As long as you don't include the expenses you incur while on your pleasure time and declare it as reimbursable expense then it should be okay. People have different ways of relaxing while on a business trip. Some people go... Continue Reading Posted at 12:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Invitation to Guest Blog Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 We, here at Know Media, are interested in what you have to say. Your comments are valuable to us. It gives us an idea about you, our readers. The more you tell us, the better. Your suggestions, requests and even... Continue Reading Posted at 7:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	WiFi in Hotels Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 Personally, one of my "musts" in hotel rooms is to have in-room high-speed access; preferably WiFi. Thank God, this isn't difficult to find as hotel amenities have improved a lot for the past years. Laptop-toting travellers can now... Continue Reading Posted at 1:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	To Save or Not to Save Melissa Petri March 20, 2006 Some road gladiators have to constantly find creative ways to stretch that budget. Not all business travellers have big companies -- with equally big budgets -- behind them. It is (easily, imho) done by maximizing the mileage accrued, using it to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Your Personal Concierge Melissa Petri March 20, 2006 Time is money. And for some business travellers, there are moments when time is something that they cannot afford to "waste" doing mundane tasks which someone else could definitely do for them. If your office cannot spare a secretary to go... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar19	Knowing Rule 240 could mean a lot Melissa Petri March 19, 2006 Knowledge is power. It is especially useful when things aren’t going the way they are supposed to go. Especially when Murphy’s Law has the upper hand before you even get to board that plane for that important business meeting. Say... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar18	A bit more personal Melissa Petri March 18, 2006 See that person reflected from the mirror, holding a phone camera? That's me. What you see in the picture is basically how it looks whenever I am on a short (2-3 days) business trip. I can fit everything I need... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Culture in Japan Melissa Petri March 18, 2006 One of the challenges of global business we have to face is the varying business culture. When visiting companies in a foreign land, it is always best to prepare one's self. If you are planning to conduct business in Japan... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekend Comics Melissa Petri March 18, 2006 This weekend's travel cartoon is courtesy of Web Flyer And yes, I am being sarcastic. Sorry but I cannot the see the value of going somewhere for less the price (or miles) if I cannot enjoy what the place... Continue Reading Posted at 11:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar17	Getting an Upgrade Melissa Petri March 17, 2006 First Class passengers of Singapore Airlines gets to feast on Lobster Thermidor or Lamb, washes food down with Dom Perignon from crystal glasses, sleeps wearing Givenchy pajamas on a reclining bed with an inflatable air mattress. A glimpse of what you can get... Continue Reading Posted at 11:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar16	Confirmed Hotel Reservation Lost Melissa Petri March 16, 2006 Off you go, thinking that everything has been taken cared of. After all, you do have a confirmed/paid reservation at your chosen hotel. And when you finally get there, you are told that you do not have a room! This... Continue Reading Posted at 1:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Filing Your Travel Expense Report 1 Melissa Petri March 16, 2006 Part 1: Receipts Ask for receipts! Keep your receipts! I heard that a lot from the guys over at the Administration Department when I was a newbie business traveller. Forgetting to ask for receipts and misplacing receipts are common mistakes... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar15	Turn Business Trips into Mini Vacations Melissa Petri March 15, 2006 I used to not mind going away so much. Until my son was born. In the beginning, I have been known to manipulate my projects in order to avoid trips. But, the more I do it, the trickier it... Continue Reading Posted at 7:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Star Alliance Membership Melissa Petri March 15, 2006 Travel Loyalty Programs are offered by companies from the airline, hotel, car rental and credit card industries. Looking at it from the point of view of a customer, loyalty programs can only be beneficial. And with more and more companies... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar14	Laptop for Travel Melissa Petri March 14, 2006 Even if you can take a taxi and you would only be required to walk at the airport and into your hotel and meetings, you still would NOT want your laptop bag digging into your shoulder. Believe me, a few... Continue Reading Posted at 3:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The other side of Business Travel Melissa Petri March 14, 2006 Business or First class tickets, luxurious hotel rooms and dinners which even an epicurean would love… sounds glamorous, eh? A lot of people stop at the thought of all the extravagance (which is paid by the company, of course) that are available to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Road Gladiator Checking In Melissa Petri March 14, 2006 Architecture may have been my initial vocation but I have earned my PhD in packing light and choosing the best hotels through years of practice. I am Melissa Petri, an expatriate in Germany; and count the US, HongKong, China and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Mar31	Quick Way to Check Hotel Bills Melissa Petri March 31, 2006 Know More: Expenses 2.0, Expenses I accidentally found an interesting tip as I was searching the net for tip advices. Here it is... Adjust the amount of the tips so every item that's added to the bill ends with the same digit. Example.- Tip odd amounts to have the bills for all meals end with the numeral six It takes only a moment to skim the fist for items that don't end in six, and thus don't belong on your bill. The odds of an accidental six occurring on the bill are nine-to-one in favor of the traveler. I have to try that out on my next trip. source: Travel Secrets Posted at 2:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar30	Hilton Honors upgrade hotel level Melissa Petri March 30, 2006 Hhonors Guest Reward Program members (including members of partners programs), take note. Hilton is changing its reward program redemption levels starting June 1, 2006. The change will mean that you need more points in order to stay in any... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Visa, Mastercard or American Express? Melissa Petri March 30, 2006 Whether for business or pleasure, I always take my credit cards to make travelling easier. That way, I do not have to worry about carrying so much cash around and/or finding a place where I can exchange traveller’s checks. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar29	Phone calls at 4am Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 When you are away on business, it is very important to inform your colleagues who are back at the office that there is a difference in time zones. You wouldn't want to receive a phone call at 4am in the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Microsoft advises us to Stay Connected Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 One of the reasons why a lot of us tend to overwork during business trips is because, apart from negotiating with a client, we still have to find the time so we can work with our colleagues who are back at... Continue Reading Posted at 6:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Doing Business with the Germans Part 2 Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 It has been 7 years since I first worked with the Germans. And, up to now, I can still remember how alarmed I was that day when I went on my first business dinner in Frankfurt. See, I was cursed with an... Continue Reading Posted at 6:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Doing Business with the Germans Part 1 Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 courtesy of Business German COMMUNICATING WITH THE GERMANS. In doing business with the Deutsche, you can expect them to be direct (which may sometimes be misunderstood as being confrontational). They tend to openly criticise. It is done objectively, though. It never is meant as... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Your Questions will be Answered Melissa Petri March 29, 2006 [graphic source: exploding dog] Is your office setting up a new branch in the Far East? Do you need to know if you need a Visa to do business in Moscow? Are you interested in putting your best foot forward... Continue Reading Posted at 5:21 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar28	Out Of The Country? Don't Get Sick! Melissa Petri March 28, 2006 Yet another useful tip from our guest blogger, Greg Wesson. I am sitting at my desk, squinting through half-closed eyes at my computer. Rick, one of employees at the client I am working for in New Jersey approaches. I... Continue Reading Posted at 1:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Extended Business Travel at Homewood Suites Melissa Petri March 28, 2006 Life on the road isn’t easy but improvements in the lodging facilities sure is making life for extended business travelers a lot easier... and homier. And with the competition nowadays, it seems like the improvement in facilities is even getting better and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar27	Lug Light Luggage, Clean Clothes Cost Effectively Melissa Petri March 27, 2006 Our guest blogger, Greg Wesson tells us how to have clean clothes during a trip. I hate checking bags. Most frequent business travelers do. SITA, a Swiss consulting company to the airline industry recently reported that about 1% of checked bags... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Introducing Greg Wesson Melissa Petri March 27, 2006 A few days ago, I posted an open invitation for business bloggers to guest blog. In addition, I also sent out 3 emails to fellow road gladiators whose business travel account I admire. Greg Wesson was one of these guys. ... Continue Reading Posted at 12:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Avoiding business travel burnout Melissa Petri March 27, 2006 It may seem like a glamorous lifestyle for some but not everyone thrives on travelling for work. More so when you have to travel very often, making your work-life balance well, unbalanced. A gruelling travel schedule – with the physical... Continue Reading Posted at 7:15 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar26	Airline Issued Credit Cards Melissa Petri March 26, 2006 Another way to earn travel rewards is to earn points using your credit card. You will double your earning capacity if you sign-up with a credit card offered by major airline companies like Northwest Visa, Lufthansa Miles & More Visa,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekend Comic: Which Frequent Flier? Melissa Petri March 26, 2006 courtesy of Web Flyer The opportunity to earn free travel just makes it all the more important to make the most out of your frequent flyer miles. But one mistake which lots of travellers make is to participate in... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar25	Extra legroom when you are stuck in economy Melissa Petri March 25, 2006 Don't you just hate it when you are stuck in economy class and the passenger sitting in front of you is making the 'lack of leg room space' problem worse by insisting on leaning his seat all the way back? It's... Continue Reading Posted at 4:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Working on the Plane Melissa Petri March 25, 2006 Before even heading for the airport, you should (in my humble opinion) always be prepared. PPT presentations finished and spreadsheets in order. But, despite being ready to negotiate, flight time could still be turned into work time. You can use this down... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cathay Pacific Review Melissa Petri March 25, 2006 Air Transport World Magazine – Airline of the Year 2006 Skytrax – Airline of the Year 2005 I am not surprised that Cathay Pacific has earned these accolades. In the 90s, way before they opened Chek Lap Kok International Airport... Continue Reading Posted at 12:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar24	Special Business Class Fares via Air France Melissa Petri March 24, 2006 Air France has just announced an incredible business class offer for those who are flying from the US to major European cities. A chance to "have a glass of champagne as you take off; enjoy meals from renowned chefs, and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Commercial Samples and your ATA Carnet Melissa Petri March 24, 2006 Some business travellers – particularly those in Sales or Engineering – need to bring product samples from time to time. If the sample is small enough to fit inside your standard luggage then, it could probably get through customs without any problems. ... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rent a Car or Fly? Melissa Petri March 24, 2006 More and more business travellers are exchanging their short-haul flight tickets with driving to their destination. Obviously, this only makes sense if the distance you are driving is reasonable. This way, the time spent driving is just about the same... Continue Reading Posted at 2:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar23	AIR RAGE Melissa Petri March 23, 2006 "The Businessperson" Ingredients: - 1 businessman or woman- Large amount of stress- Very short fuse- Abundance of alcoholMethod: - Instil feelings of self-importance (created by excessive waiting-on, and serving every whim.)- Increase pressure and stress, whilst reducing control.- Stir up... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar22	A USB that self destructs Melissa Petri March 22, 2006 When one is constantly on the move, the chances of one losing something is higher. What if your laptop gets lost or corrupted that you cannot retrieve the files you need? Bring a back-up, right? Nowadays, whenever I have a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	That Hotel Mini Bar Melissa Petri March 22, 2006 I am a night owl who always needs something to munch on to keep me company while I work. I am that sucker who always pay an obscene amout for a soda, chocolate or chips. Because instead of taking... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar21	Keep Track of your Frequent Flier Miles Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 Let's talk about Miles, baby! Don't waste those miles. Once you have attained elite status then it would be time to think of getting those free trips or upgrades which you are entitled to get. However, in order to get... Continue Reading Posted at 1:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Combining Business with Pleasure Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 Many combine business with pleasure. As long as you don't include the expenses you incur while on your pleasure time and declare it as reimbursable expense then it should be okay. People have different ways of relaxing while on a business trip. Some people go... Continue Reading Posted at 12:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Invitation to Guest Blog Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 We, here at Know Media, are interested in what you have to say. Your comments are valuable to us. It gives us an idea about you, our readers. The more you tell us, the better. Your suggestions, requests and even... Continue Reading Posted at 7:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	WiFi in Hotels Melissa Petri March 21, 2006 Personally, one of my "musts" in hotel rooms is to have in-room high-speed access; preferably WiFi. Thank God, this isn't difficult to find as hotel amenities have improved a lot for the past years. Laptop-toting travellers can now... Continue Reading Posted at 1:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar20	To Save or Not to Save Melissa Petri March 20, 2006 Some road gladiators have to constantly find creative ways to stretch that budget. Not all business travellers have big companies -- with equally big budgets -- behind them. It is (easily, imho) done by maximizing the mileage accrued, using it to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Your Personal Concierge Melissa Petri March 20, 2006 Time is money. And for some business travellers, there are moments when time is something that they cannot afford to "waste" doing mundane tasks which someone else could definitely do for them. If your office cannot spare a secretary to go... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar19	Knowing Rule 240 could mean a lot Melissa Petri March 19, 2006 Knowledge is power. It is especially useful when things aren’t going the way they are supposed to go. Especially when Murphy’s Law has the upper hand before you even get to board that plane for that important business meeting. Say... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar18	A bit more personal Melissa Petri March 18, 2006 See that person reflected from the mirror, holding a phone camera? That's me. What you see in the picture is basically how it looks whenever I am on a short (2-3 days) business trip. I can fit everything I need... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Culture in Japan Melissa Petri March 18, 2006 One of the challenges of global business we have to face is the varying business culture. When visiting companies in a foreign land, it is always best to prepare one's self. If you are planning to conduct business in Japan... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekend Comics Melissa Petri March 18, 2006 This weekend's travel cartoon is courtesy of Web Flyer And yes, I am being sarcastic. Sorry but I cannot the see the value of going somewhere for less the price (or miles) if I cannot enjoy what the place... Continue Reading Posted at 11:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar17	Getting an Upgrade Melissa Petri March 17, 2006 First Class passengers of Singapore Airlines gets to feast on Lobster Thermidor or Lamb, washes food down with Dom Perignon from crystal glasses, sleeps wearing Givenchy pajamas on a reclining bed with an inflatable air mattress. A glimpse of what you can get... Continue Reading Posted at 11:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar16	Confirmed Hotel Reservation Lost Melissa Petri March 16, 2006 Off you go, thinking that everything has been taken cared of. After all, you do have a confirmed/paid reservation at your chosen hotel. And when you finally get there, you are told that you do not have a room! This... Continue Reading Posted at 1:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Filing Your Travel Expense Report 1 Melissa Petri March 16, 2006 Part 1: Receipts Ask for receipts! Keep your receipts! I heard that a lot from the guys over at the Administration Department when I was a newbie business traveller. Forgetting to ask for receipts and misplacing receipts are common mistakes... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar15	Turn Business Trips into Mini Vacations Melissa Petri March 15, 2006 I used to not mind going away so much. Until my son was born. In the beginning, I have been known to manipulate my projects in order to avoid trips. But, the more I do it, the trickier it... Continue Reading Posted at 7:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Star Alliance Membership Melissa Petri March 15, 2006 Travel Loyalty Programs are offered by companies from the airline, hotel, car rental and credit card industries. Looking at it from the point of view of a customer, loyalty programs can only be beneficial. And with more and more companies... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Mar14	Laptop for Travel Melissa Petri March 14, 2006 Even if you can take a taxi and you would only be required to walk at the airport and into your hotel and meetings, you still would NOT want your laptop bag digging into your shoulder. Believe me, a few... Continue Reading Posted at 3:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The other side of Business Travel Melissa Petri March 14, 2006 Business or First class tickets, luxurious hotel rooms and dinners which even an epicurean would love… sounds glamorous, eh? A lot of people stop at the thought of all the extravagance (which is paid by the company, of course) that are available to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Road Gladiator Checking In Melissa Petri March 14, 2006 Architecture may have been my initial vocation but I have earned my PhD in packing light and choosing the best hotels through years of practice. I am Melissa Petri, an expatriate in Germany; and count the US, HongKong, China and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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