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One of the more frustrating aspects of modern business travel is the sheer number of items one has to carry around. Between your business and personal mobile phones (and the associated phone chargers), a laptop, presentations for the big meeting, books and magazines for the flight (and inevitable delays!), business attire, casual clothes, toiletries and makeup, we are carrying more on our trips than ever before. In this 2 part series, Via Her will help reduce the weight, complexity and sheer number of items you have to bring on a business trip. Part 1 focuses on increase the space and reducing the travel weight of carry-ons through the use of multi-function devices. Amazon Kindle Who needs to carry around multiple books, magazines, and newspapers, when you can have one device do...

While the Blackberry is the mobile communications device of choice for many enterprise users, surveys reveal that iPhone users are happier and more satisfied with their choice. Surprisingly, studies have shown that the Blackberry has twice the failure rate of the iPhone. Besides being more reliable, the iPhone is user friendly and has a host of applications especially suited for business travelers. These applications have an international focus, allowing you to use them around the world—from Buenos Aires to New York to Mumbai. With over 900 applications to choose from, and new ones available every day, Via Her has picked those most suited to women business travelers. Avoid Getting Lost Often time, we find ourselves struggling to find our way through a new city (“directionally challenged”...

This is the second in a series of articles that will help you get to you destination in comfort, while maintaining a frugal budget.   Many international carriers have recently introduced a class of service in between Economy and Business Class that, for just a few dollars more than the price of a coach ticket, offers a stripped down business class experience. This class of service, which has names such as Premium Economy, Economy Plus, or Prem+, offers amenities such as extra legroom, extra seat width, adjustable headrests, and laptop power ports.  Some go as far as offering dedicated check-in lines, airport lounge access and upgraded food. The following airlines offer premium economy cabins on their flights to New York: Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, EVA, Icelandair,...

We, business travelers, are directly impacted by the recent financial crisis.  Many of Via Her's clients have seen their travel budgets reduced. Companies have eliminated some benefits such as executive ground transportation (also known as black cars), business class flights, and implemented lodging rate price caps.  However, there is some good news for those of us still making trips.  This is the first in a series of articles that will help you get to your destination in comfort, while maintaining a frugal budget. Complimentary car services If you are traveling internationally, and are lucky enough to fly in first or business class (more on this in the next article), certain carriers, including Emirates, Ethiad, and Virgin Atlantic, offer complimentary black car chauffeur service in...

Given the increases in flight delays and cancellations, are you prepared for a sudden change in plans when traveling?  Here are some helpful hints on how to stay prepared: Prior to leaving Consider leaving on the first flight of the day.  While it is a bit tougher to wake up in the morning, your chances of a flight delay are minimized. Also, store the phone numbers for your airline, hotel and corporate travel agent in your PDA/Phone/Blackberry, and make a physical printout of the reservations.  Clothing We recommend bringing at least one change of clothing in a carry-on, even for day trips.  You never know what might happen; from spilled coffee, to a flight cancellation, or the big meeting being extended a day. Pack a small snack On Valentine's Day 2007, passengers on 10...

There is a small minority of people that are uncomfortable eating out unless accompanied by others; we're here to tell you're missing out! Bella DePaulo, Ph.D in Psychology, recently conducted a very interesting survey comparing pictures of people dining alone versus people dining with the company of others. The results showed that any social stigmas our readers perceive are unfounded, and more reflective of your state of mind (click here to read more about this). Think of dining alone as an opportunity to pick the type of food you really want; no need to please friends and family, or to make compromises; the only opinion that counts is yours! We have compiled a few ideas to maximize the experience of dining by yourself: Pick a restaurant with an open or exposed kitchen....