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Jill Stone

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It’s the Little Things

When packing for a trip of any kind, you may want to consider adding in a few things that take up very little room, but that could make everything quite a bit easier! Bandana – for about $1 you can purchase a bandana. These handy items can be used as a towel, hair band or[...]

Jet Lag Facts

Jet lag is also known as desynchronosis (how is that for a mouthful) or flight fatigue. Basically, the jet lagged traveler will experience fatigue and insomnia; other symptoms may include anxiety, headache, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and constipation.  Jet Lag is the result of the body’s internal time clock being messed with due to crossing time[...]

Tip-Top Laptop

Business travelers have laptops. Business travelers rely on those laptops to keep them connected with their lives. The whole idea of the laptop becoming dysfunctional during a trip can strike fear into the most fearless of flyers. So, here are some tips on keeping your laptop in tip-top shape. Don’t put it on your lap.[...]

When Meeting Meets Disaster

Disasters are rare, but they can be so big and devastating. having a bit of upfront knowledge can go a long way when you are called to act quickly. Here are some things for you to keep in mind should disaster befall your meeting. Keep the Lines of Communication Open: Your attendees are privy to[...]

Business Travel Minus the Hassle

Hear ye, hear ye! Seasoned or newbie business travelers alike! Here are some hints and tips for achieving a trek with less hassle: Know the charges: Each airline has put forth its own twist on fees for luggage, meals, extra legroom and the like. Check out this page to find out how much you may[...]

App-y Days

I love Apps! My iPhone and iPad are busting at the seams with apps for everything. I sometimes wonder how I was able to function in life before apps came into being. I now find myself relying on them for so many things! Those small square wonders bring such h-APP-iness! Here are a list of[...]

Airplane Armrest Etiquette

First, let’s just put it out there – there is an innate flaw in the airplane armrest system; three seats and two armrests, it just doesn’t add up. When I sit down in a restaurant I am well aware that the glass to my right is my glass and the fork to my left is[...]

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite (no, really, don’t)

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite (no, really, don’t) Recently Successful Meetings Magazine posted an article about the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry. Happy to note that Roger Helms was amongst the distinguished line up! But I must admit I was a bit taken aback that one of the 25 was not[...]

Awesome Travel Accessories

The savvy traveler undoubtedly carries a few choice items with them whenever they travel. When we hit the skies, we have a high necessity to bring along items that make us comfy and create an ease in travel. Here are some cool travel gadgets that make your on the go better: SteriPEN “harnesses the brilliant[...]

Safety Travel Tips

Traveling can be fun and enjoyable, and at times hectic and stressful. It can also put us at risk.  Be safe in your travels with these easy tips. Always, always, always latch your hotel door. Hotels are not infallible, sometimes they send another person up with a key to your hotel room, not realizing that[...]