Simple, sturdy luggage
Google executive Dora Hsu brings only one suitcase when traveling, a standard Victorinox Swiss Army. We recommend the basic rolling duffel ($645), which has a tough exterior and pockets in all the right places and sizes.
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Take-notice luggage tags
Hsu says it's essential to have something attached to your suitcase that's vivid enough to see even from a few yards away. She uses ribbons or, in a pinch, handles from a colorful shopping bag. Try Flight 001's unmissable rubber tags ($24 for a set of four).
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Wrinkle-free suit separates
Photo by Nordstrom.com
Hsu packs skirts, jackets, and pants designed to stay crisp even in cargo—like those by Misook, which makes a wide range of pieces starting at $138 and available at Nordstrom.com.
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Portable juice
Hsu's gotten into the habit of charging her cell phone before her trip. The less disciplined can carry Cellboost's slim emergency charger ($7.99).
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Lodging that coddles you
Hsu's home away from home, the Shangri-La, has outposts from Chicago to Abu Dhabi and caters to businesspeople on the road with standard late checkouts and an online meeting planner that lets you choose a date, and add features like internet access or golf for attendees. Rooms in the Shangri-La Beijing start at $175 per night.
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