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Traveling for Work

Does someone have a template/checklist they use when traveling?

It's a new fiscal year and I'd like to start on the right foot for a change. Usually I cram a sticky with flight information, a sticky with hotel information, a sticky with weather, maybe a downloaded map or two and my travel orders into my organizer. It gets the job done, albeit poorly: I always feel like I've forgotten something vital before I even get to the airport.

At a former employment locale, I can remember the Executive Assistants ginning up a one-pager for the Executives with all their pertinent travel data. Sadly, I wasn't an Executive, so I don't have a copy.

Lacking a set template (which I'm happy to create), what do you consider essential travel information?

Regards,

Mike Greene

TOPICS: Life Hacks
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Great list - lots of...

Great list - lots of good ideas here. Since you have the directions to the airport on here, I assume you'll be driving yourself. Be sure to write down where you've parked and an estimate of your parking expenses. This way, you won't end up wandering the lot after a long return trip, and you'll know whether to visit the ATM in the terminal to cover the parking fee at the exit gate. I tend to forget where I park, even when I visit the Target...

(Update) - After rereading your post, I see that you probably meant directions from/to the airport at your destination. So maybe the above wouldn't apply. Still, if you're unfamiliar with the airport, maybe write down where to return your rental car? :)

 
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