Living on the road can be tough, but business travelers often have traveling down to a science.
From scoring upgrades to the best way to pack a suitcase, anything that can make the hassle of jet-setting a little easier can be a lifesaver.
We reached out to several frequent flyers to find out their favorite travel strategies.
Mandi Woodruff contributed to an earlier version of this post.
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Have one go-to piece of luggage that always works, no matter what kind of trip you're taking.
Investor and former Luxury Link CEO Scott Morrow says that he always takes his Tumi roller bag with him whether he's going on a long trip or short one.
"It doesn't depend on the length of the trip — I've even been to Europe and Africa for 35 days straight and I only take a roller bag," Morrow said. "I never check luggage, ever. It forces me to be efficient with what I pack."
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Pack less than you think you need.
Fathom Way To Go founder Pavia Rosati suggests thinking about what you want to bring and then paring that list down — by a lot.
"I think about the stuff I want to bring, and then I only bring half," Rosati said. "And you’re still not going to wear a good two-thirds of it."
Bring clothes that are dark colors.
Pauline Frommer, editorial director of the Frommer Guide Books and Frommers.com, doesn't put all that much thought into the clothes she brings with her on her travels — besides bringing dark colors that hide stains.
"I am probably the least stylish traveler on the face of the planet," Frommer said.
"To me it's not about how I look, it’s about how the world looks. And if I'm worrying too much about how I look, then I'm missing out on my trip. I wear dark colors that hide stains."
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