This week finds me in the beautiful, but very hot state of South Carolina. Travel here is fabulous in the fall. In the summer, not so much. I am grateful for the business traveler friendly hotels that have been popping up everywhere.
Let me start this blog by saying I am doing this for other travelers, pleasure and business. Perhaps my tips will benefit one person.
Tip 1: Always, always sign up for points. even if you travel infrequently there are perks that come with points. Your status and perks improve as you rack up points. Freebies like water, wine and cheese, and club room access become free quickly.
Tip 2: Airlines, trains, rental cars and hotel chains love loyal customers. I have an Amtrak points card just for the once every few years I take the train. I opted to receive their special offers newsletters and now I know a lot more about train travel, which I love.
Tip 3: you can opt out of emails. You might miss a special deal but your inbox won't be full.
Enough tips for today, back to Rock Hill. What a beautiful town. It is actually very close to Charlotte, NC.
I am staying at the Rock Hill Hilton Garden Inn for a great rate of $105/night. It is a beautiful hotel and the staff is very friendly and accomodating. Jackie, the evening shift front desk hostess is the friendliest in the business. I make a lot of requests and she always makes me feel like I made her day by allowing her to help. Ok, I said no more tips but this is a biggie: if someone is really great, let the manager know. You wont be forgotten and the great employee will get some well deserved recognition.
That is all for now. Happy travels!
