Archives: June 2008

Rental Cars

Posted by: Charles DuBow on June 19, Categories: rental_cars

If you rent frequently, stick with one brand to take advantage of preferred customer or business traveler programs. If you aren’t pressed for time, save some dough by renting in...

Airports

Posted by: Charles DuBow on June 19, Categories: airports

When your plane is delayed, flying starts to feel like air roulette. What you need is a hug. Airports aren’t offering those yet, but they are making it easier for...

Trains

Posted by: Charles DuBow on June 19, Categories: trains

Need to be productive en route? Take the train. On most Amtrak routes, four people can spread out at a table, use their cell phones, and actually do some work....

Hotels

Posted by: Charles DuBow on June 19, Categories: hotels

With some budget hotels offering free in-room Wi-Fi, ergonomic work spaces, high-thread-count linens and rewards programs, you might want to consider trading down, at least for short trips. In any...

Web Sites

Posted by: Charles DuBow on June 19, Categories: web_sites

The big travel sites are hustling for business travelers, but there are other good options. AccessFares.com sells discount first-class and business-class tickets for international destinations on most major airlines. Airlinequality.com...

Airlines

Posted by: Charles DuBow on June 19, Categories: airlines

Remember to check the airlines’ own Web sites. They’re trying to cut costs, too, so they’re offering some of their best deals online. Coach Southwest Airlines: Southwest Airlines’ Business Select...