Be sure to pre-plan your trip if an airport is involved in your travels. Just reaching the airport can be difficult to do quickly, especially if you are traveling through a major city during rush hour. Have your bags packed well in advance. To reduce your pre-flight anxiety, prepare for your trip well in advance. You want to do everything possible to avoid arriving late for your flight.
If you are traveling to an area that has a high level of crime, consider purchasing your own padlock for the hotel room door. These locks are more difficult to pick than the ones the hotel will have already and no one in the hotel will have a spare to let in "visitors".
Take the first travel photo" of your luggage. If you do end up checking your luggage, take a picture of it before you turn it over to the airline. In case of a problem, this will document what the luggage looks like and its condition when you left it. Also keep your baggage claim ticket in a safe place or snap a picture of it, too, so you have all the information necessary in the event that your luggage is lost.
Every time you travel, you should be taking a mini vacation. Even if your trip is for business purposes, there is no reason you can't enjoy yourself and have a good time. If you are well prepared it will only add to the experience. You can use the information you've read here so that you always have better trips.
