Business travel may seem luxurious upon first glance with expensive dinners, first-class lodging, and seeing the world on the company’s dime. In reality, though, constant trips and unexpected purchases on top of maintaining meetings and deadlines can be stressful. If you’re always on the move for work, these helpful strategies will make traveling for work as stress-free as possible.

What Are the Best Tips for Easier Business Travel?

1. Pack Smarter

Save time at the airport by packing lightly. Pick outfits for your trip that only require bringing one or two pairs of shoes, and make additional space for items that’ll make sleeping on the road easier like your favorite pillow or blanket. Keep travel essentials like business cards, chargers, and office supplies in your luggage in between trips. This will save you time packing in the future. You should also pack toiletries and electronics in easily accessible spots for security checkpoints.

2. Charge Up

If you’re planning on being productive while you’re on the road or in the air, make sure your electronics have a full battery before you leave your home. Finding a charger in a terminal can be a hassle, plus the power outlet adjacent to your seat on the train or plane might not work. Charging your smartphone and laptop beforehand, or at least packing a portable battery, adds another thing to your to-do list, but it’ll save you a lot of stress.

3. Join Travel Programs

Business travelers should sign up for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck to avoid waiting in long security lines. Most credit card companies also have dedicated frequent traveler programs that can earn you airline miles and discounts on hotel lodging and car rentals. A few credit cards even offer bonus points on work-oriented purchases like office supplies and business meals.

4. Manage Your Health

Frequent travel can throw your body into a tailspin, so keeping healthy will lessen the blow. If time allows, take a short nap after checking in to your hotel room to recover from your trip. Maintaining a regular healthy routine keeps your stress down, so incorporate some exercise into your workday. Finally, hydrate regularly to avoid dehydration, and stock up on guilt-free snacks to curb unhealthy cravings you may have.

Just 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Hampton Inn and Suites in Wilder, KY, has all the amenities you need whether you’re traveling for work or leisure. From peaceful lodging to complimentary breakfast service, you can feel Hampton’s hospitable touch throughout the property. Visit their website for available accommodations, or call (859) 441-3049 for more information.