Airlines have become notorious for stringing travelers up like piñatas and beating them with frivolous fees. Now, American Express wants to take a swing.

Starting January 1, the credit card company is enacting a new policy that could cost you the points or miles you earned with your card—if you don’t pay your bill on time.

Tired of tangled wires and mismatching power plugs?

Gadget guy Phil Baker tests out the new generation of power mats, where your portable electronic devices can sit in one place and charge up neatly and efficiently whether in a hotel, office or at home.

Accompanying all of our elegant portable devices are very inelegant ways of keeping them charged: ugly power adapters that seem like afterthoughts, tangled wires and too-few outlets.

In a follow up to his review of rolling briefcases for business travelers, gadget and gear guy Phil Baker road-tested a few more options for gadget-heavy business travelers.

Find out which ones make the cut, and which ones are better left at home.

On September 19, 2009, Peter was broadcasting his radio show live from onboard a TGV train (that’s Train à Grande Vitesse, or high-speed train) in Paris, France. Guests in the first hour include:

Roger Dow, President and CEO of US Travel Association answers the question, “Where is the money in business travel?”

Frequent rail traveler Brian Cobb chats with Peter about the joys of train travel, especially on the TGV trains in France.

World traveler, shopper extraordinaire and PeterGreenberg.com contributor, Suzy Gershman discusses her latest finds in Paris.

 

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Despite the fact that computers keep getting lighter and smarter, we seem to be dragging more and more stuff when we travel.

As a result, the rolling briefcase has become one of the most popular pieces of luggage for business travelers.

Join Phil Baker, our resident gadget guru, as he examines some of the top travel-friendly rolling suitcases for business travel.

You know what I always say: summer isn’t over until I say it’s over, and for the smart travelers, it’s just beginning.

When summer travelers empty out their vacation rentals and leave the beach, September becomes the magic month.

The day after Labor Day is when my summer starts.

Gadget guy Phil Baker has a problem and he’s not afraid to admit it. He’s addicted to staying connected, 24/7/365.

But when his wife threw down the gauntlet—to stay disconnected and work-free for 48 hours while visiting Napa Valley—he took on the challenge.

Is “getting away from it all” as easy as it sounds?

Gadget guy Phil Baker tested out several online services geared toward business travelers and frequent fliers, to figure out whether their technology claims can help ease the hassles of travel. Some passed the test with flying colors, and one passed the test, but with (no pun intended) some reservations.

Whether you need help with organization, flight tracking, or just want a simple way to keep in touch when traveling, we’ve got some great suggestions on ways to make all of that easier.

So check out what our travel gadget guy has found for you …