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3 Must-Have's For Business Travel In A Big City

5 November 2014 by Katie Hart

Are you about to go on a business trip or start traveling for business a lot? Are you going to a big city for the trip? If you're unfamiliar with big, metropolitan cities, your first time there can be a bit intimidating. The good news is that with a little preparation, you will get through your first trip seamlessly. Soon, you will be business traveling like a pro, and you will always be prepared for big city stays. Just make sure you have these three essential things handy and your first and future trips will be productive and enriching experiences.

1. A Reliable Taxi Service

A reliable local taxi service is a typical part of most business trips, and an essential in a big city. You probably won't be familiar with the city's public transportation options, or even how to use them in some cases. You can't get where you need to go on public transportation if you don't know the layout of the city, after all. Driving a rental car may be harrowing if the city is crowded, like New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Do some research before your trip to discover what the most respected taxi service is in the city. When you get there, always use that service for all of your transportation needs. Do it from the time you get off the plane to the time you get back on it.

If you come to that particular city often enough, the people at the taxi service may become familiar with you and where you typically go. You will be able to travel freely, knowing you'll never get lost, end up on a bad side of town, or have trouble parking when you have a good taxi service at your disposal.

2. An Organizer for Your Electronic Devices

Chances are high you will be traveling with a lot of electronic devices. Your mobile phone, a tablet, an MP3 player, and possibly a laptop are just some of the things you will need to bring with you on your business trip. Keeping them organized, along with their respective chargers, can be difficult, and it is easy to forget to bring something.

When you have a good organizer that is made specifically for electronic devices, you will remember to pack everything, because there is an obvious place for everything in the organizer. There will also be places for each device's charger, so you know which one goes with which device, and the charger cords won't get tangled with each other.

There are numerous electronic device organizers on the market. Get one that's right for you and make your trip much easier.

3. A Good Supply of Over-the-Counter Medications

Nothing is worse than getting sick while you're on a business trip. If you're not familiar with the area, getting out to get medication can be a challenge, especially when you're feeling badly. You can get around this necessity by stocking up on over-the-counter medications for every possibility and bringing them with you (along with your regular prescription medications, of course).

According to American Express, you should be bringing the following things:

• Pain relievers
• Anti-nausea medication
• Anti-itch cream
• Allergy medication

It is also a good idea to include antacids, cough drops, cough medicine, antihistamines, an over-the-counter sleep aid, antibiotic cream, and bandages (in case you get injured).

Conclusion

Going on business trips to big cities doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Just make sure that you look at more info and have the things that you will need or may possibly need at hand (remember to plug that taxi service's number into your phone for use on additional trips), and it will all go smoothly. Get prepared for your trip today, and you may even have a good time.

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