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Travel Hacks for the Constant Business Traveler

Posted on Dec 12th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

Are you constantly looking to improve your business travel experience? Here are a few interesting little business travel hacks that can save you time and money while on the road or in the plane. Use Your Mileage and Reward Programs If you travel a lot, always using the same airline...

Skip the Flights! 5 Reasons Why Chauffeured Transportation May Be Better for Winter Travel

Posted on Dec 4th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

Whether it's snowy or sunny, the winter months can pose some problems: the holidays ensure that the airports are continuously busy, everyone is stressed and most people are running on tight schedules. 1. With rare exceptions, ground transportation can be "delayed" but not...

Tips for Adjusting Your Schedule Following a Major Travel Delay

Posted on Nov 20th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

As the holidays near, travel delays will become more commonplace -- and it's very important for you to have a contingency plan in place, especially if you're running on a tight schedule. Regardless of whether you're at the airport waiting for a plane or stuck in traffic approaching the...

What Are the Best Hotels in Chicago for 2014?

Posted on Nov 13th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

Are you visiting Chicago soon? If so, you might want to know about some of the best hotels located within the city. These hotels are often voted as the best-of-the-best for their style, luxury and amenities. Talbott Hotel: Talbott Hotel is a beautiful, boutique hotel with a timeless,...

5 Advantages of Using a Luggage Shipping Company

Posted on Nov 7th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

Are you wondering whether you should check your luggage or carry it on? There's actually a third option that you might not be considering: the use of a luggage shipping company. A luggage shipping company ships your luggage in advance, usually using a carrier such as FedEx, UPS or...

4 Reasons Why You Might Want to Consider a Travel Agent for Flights and Hotels

Posted on Oct 24th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

Travel agents are considered a thing of the past, and this may well be true for personal travel -- but what about for business arrangements? It can still be advantageous to use travel agents to plan your business trips -- though they're usually only useful for flights and hotels, rather...

Current Trends That Are Making Business Travel More Dangerous

Posted on Oct 10th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

More than any other industry, the travel industry changes quickly -- and business travelers may be the ones who bear the consequences. There are a few so-called travel industry disruptions that are actively making travel more dangerous and those who are interested in keeping themselves...

International Business: Places to Avoid From Now Until 2015

Posted on Oct 3rd 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

Do you travel a lot for business internationally? If so, you're undoubtedly aware that there have been both health issues and labor issues abroad that have complicated international travel. There are some areas that you simply should not travel to and other areas where you need to be...

iOS 8 Features Perfect for Business

Posted on Sep 22nd 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

The iOS 8 update has come amidst some controversy, but there are some things that business users will need to know -- both good and bad. Whether you have the newest iPhone or not, the iOS 8 update is still going to be relevant because it supports everything from the iPhone 4S on. iOS 8...

Keeping Your Children Safe From Disease While Traveling

Posted on Sep 12th 2014 by Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service

With recent reports of a rare childhood respiratory virus emerging in Chicago, parents may want to be especially cautious with their children. It sometimes seems that everyone gets sick while traveling -- especially children. With that in mind, you may want to take some steps to ensure...