Business travel for working moms can sometimes be tough, especially if you have to be away from your children for an extended period of time. Whether you travel often or just once in a while, you, your kids and your partner are put to the test as soon as you leave for the airport. Here… Read more »
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The Do’s & Don’ts of Car Rental
If you’ve ever traveled for business, chances are you may have had to rent a car. In fact, a recent study from Travel Leaders Group stated that more than half of the travelers surveyed requested a rental car while on a business trip. But, with all of the car rental options available, how do you… Read more »
No-SPAM TNI
We feel like you should be able to enjoy #TNI without the SPAM. The feed below will let you do just that, and you can Tweet in at the bottom of the widget. This updates every 10 seconds or so. Enjoy the conversation! Your friends at On Call #TNI Tweets about “#tni -HIDEREF” #TNI is… Read more »
Flu Vaccine FAQs
Fall is in full swing and ready or not, it’s time to start thinking about flu season. According to the experts at flu.gov, seasonal flu activity usually peaks in January or February, but it can occur as early as October. This means one thing for folks who don’t want their travel plans derailed by the flu—get your… Read more »
What to Try, Where: A Guide to Regional Cuisines
According to a recent study conducted by Mandala Research and sponsored by the World Food Travel Association, 30% of tourists deliberately choose destinations based on the availability of activities related to local food and drink. Although selecting your destination may be out of your hands if you’re traveling for business, experiencing authentic local cuisine while… Read more »
Travel Assistance 101: How Does Natural Disaster Evacuation Work?
In 2012, there were 905 natural catastrophes worldwide, 93% of which were weather-related disasters. In recent years, we have witnessed some unforgettable natural disasters that had a tremendous impact on travelers— the 2012 Typhoon in the Philippines, the 2011 Japanese Tsunami, the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti (just to name a few). Encountering a natural… Read more »
On Call in Action: Lost Luggage on European Vacation
On Call International helps organizations and their travelers take a proactive and holistic approach to not only managing emergencies when they arise—but also planning for and even preventing them before they happen. Tune in each month to see how On Call International helps with travel problems, big and small, every day: This Month: Traveler’s Luggage… Read more »
An Insider’s Guide to Fall Travel
The lazy days of summer have come and gone – along with the busy summer travel season. As temperatures drop and the kids go back to school, a variety of options open up for fall travelers. Before you pack up the car for a long weekend or embark on your next business trip, consider the… Read more »
LGBT Travel: Considerations & Resources for Trips Overseas
Attitudes towards LGBT travelers around the world can be very different from those in the United States. And while most LGBT travelers won’t encounter any problems abroad, the better prepared you are, the less likely you are to run into any issues. We hope the following information will help you plan for your next international… Read more »
Beat the Clock: Our Best Advice for Fighting Jetlag
Jetlag. It’s a travel reality we can all relate to—you get off a flight in a completely different time zone exhausted, sore and grumpy and all you want to do is go to bed. Instead, you’re committed to a full day of business meetings or jumping into a power-packed vacation. No one likes feeling jetlagged… Read more »