This story appears in the
April 2004 issue of
Entrepreneur.
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Even the most seasoned business traveler can use a little advice
every now and then. Check out these savvy sites for some pearls of
wisdom:
- Joe Sent Me (www.zyworld.com/brancatelli)
- : Joe Brancatelli has covered the
business travel beat for decades, and there's no better place
for articulate, pertinent travel news, along with a heavy dose of
opinion. His weekly newsletter has attracted a following of about
25,000 readers.
- JohnnyJet.com
- : In 1999, college recruiter John E.
DiScala started e-mailing friends with travel tips he was picking
up as a result of his heavy travel schedule. Friends forwarded the
e-mails to other friends-and soon, DiScala was getting
e-mails from around the world asking to be put on his list. Since
then, DiScala has quit his job and expanded JohnnyJet.com to
include a well-categorized and nearly exhaustive Web portal with
links to thousands of travel Web sites. His weekly newsletter is
now sent to more than 25,000 subscribers.
- First Class Flyer (www.firstclassflyer.com)
- : With advice on getting a seat in
business or first class for a fraction of the standard airline
fare, Matthew Bennett's First Class Flyer is a must-read.
However, his advice doesn't come free. Annual subscriptions are
$187. But you'll save at least that much with advice that, for
instance, helps you snag a seat for $1,000, when everyone else is
paying $3,000 or more.
- FrequentFlier.com
- : Tim Winship launched this site in
1998, and has since grown his mailing list to a staggering 160,000
by providing thoughtful and intelligent advice on playing the
increasingly complex frequent-flier game. The weekly newsletter,
The FrequentFlier Crier, covers the world of miles and
points with a consumer advocacy focus, helping readers get the most
value from their various memberships.
Chris McGinnis, travel correspondent for CNN Headline News,
is author of The Unofficial Business Travelers' Pocket
Guide.