1. Always pack a sweater: I was proactive in checking the weather but failed to consider how cold the meeting rooms would be. Since I was spending most of my time inside it didn’t matter that I packed for 90 degree weather…I was cold!
2.
Dry shampoo: I hate to confess this but I
don’t always have the luxury of washing my hair on a business trip. My
co-worker was blessed with natural wavy hair so she can emerge from the room
with a wet head of hair and arrive at the meeting less than an hour later looking
like it took her hours to dry and curl…since I-like many women- have to wash,
dry, straighten and spray…I found dry shampoo to be a great travel companion.
3.
Facial towelettes: They’re a quick and easy
way to freshen up after a long day of travel or going from meeting. Even
better- they fit in your clutch so you can bring them and run into the
bathroom, use in the cab or even on the plane. They even help wake me up a
little.
4.
Speaking of a wake up call- Starbucks is my
favorite vice…and with via on the go I can dump the little powder mix into any
cup of water for a pick me up. You can find any flavor at your local Starbucks
or Starbucks.com
5.
Bottled water….but don’t keep running up the
company card. Get a water bottle filter for easy re-fills. Hint- the water
bottles in the hotel room are not free…haha I’m sure you knew that though.
6.
Protein bar. You may never wind up eating it-
but there are times in between meetings and trade shows where I have 20 minutes
in my room and it comes between food and freshening up. This is where I am
chewing my protein bar and putting on mascara- not as easy as it sounds try it!
7.
Your favorite travel sized perfume- because
not everyone smells like roses when they use public transportation all day.
8.
A little black dress: Your sanity savoir for
unavailable access to your room and flight delays. I will travel in an LBD with
flip flops or flats for easy airport security checks and comfortable walking.
Then throw on heels for the events and dinners without a hitch.
9.
Tinted Moisturizer- You won’t have time to put on a full face of
make up when running around from the airport, to a cab to an event to a company
dinner or getting up at 4 am to keep up with the media’s work hours….this gives
you a healthy glow. Opt for the ones with sunscreen!
10.
Finally, my co-worker ( the same one with the
great hair) suggested brining and taking Emergen-C Vitamin -Easy little powder packets that can be
added to any bottle of water. They boost your immune system that really takes a
hit when traveling and being run down with lack of sleep and hectic schedules.
Safe
Travels!
