Different hotels. Red-eye flights. Packing and unpacking. Answering emails while waiting for transportation. Bad takeout. Early conferences and dinner meetings. These are just some of the factors making up business travel, any of which can leave you feeling a little frazzled. If you travel frequently for work, make the continuous coming and going easier on yourself with these tips.

5 Tips That Improve Business Travel

1. Create an Evergreen Checklist

Write out a checklist you can refer to each time you pack. List all of your essentials, such as contact solution and cases, glasses, facial cleanser, underwear and socks, ear plugs, hair products and tools, and pajamas among many other items. You may also want to keep a bag filled with things you routinely travel with to save packing time, especially if last-minute trips are a job constant.

2. Use Disposable Items

Bring disposable items with you to enjoy more luggage space when you leave your latest destination. This is particularly important if your trips usually come with lots of documents or prototypes. Disposable razors, cleansing wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and floss picks are just some items you can bring with you but do not have to take home. They save considerable toiletry bag bulk.

3. Book Business-Friendly Hotels

Always look for business-friendly hotels instead of boutique versions focused solely on personal travel. Book hotels with meeting spaces for all of your business needs, including those with computers, printers, televisions, AV equipment, projectors, free Wifi, copy and fax service, and overnight delivery and pick-up. This saves time and frustration because you can communicate with your team and clients easily.

4. Bring Healthy Snacks

Pack healthy fare so you have something nutritious and energizing to munch on while you’re looking for a restaurant or when you can’t eat due to meetings and conferences. Nuts, seeds, veggie sticks, and hummus are among the filling options you can easily pack in your carry-on.

5.  Pack Dark Colors

Stick to dark-colored clothing that hide wrinkles and stains so you always have something to wear when you travel for business. Dark colors are also slimming to help you fight travel-related bloat.

If your next business trip is in the Russellville, AR, area, book a hotel room at Fairfield Inn & Suites. A member of the Marriott family, this clean, affordable, and convenient hotel includes a full-service business meeting space in addition to comfortable rooms, a 24/7 market, fitness center, and pool. Call (479) 967-9030 to schedule your stay or visit the hotel online to learn more about amenities and services.