Business travel is a great opportunity to see place you may never have seen normally, so make the most of it. Sometimes, business travelers can bring along spouses, boyfriend/girlfriend, or the family if you can extend your business trip to also have a fun vacation for the family. Many hotels don’t charge extra for kids. The more relaxed you are during your trip the more relaxed you will be for those meetings that you are headed to. Your company just might see this as a good thing even though business trips are not always fun. If you cannot bring someone with you, then take the time to research your destination before leaving home. You can find sightseeing information and online you can also find travel itineraries. Greeter programs are popping up in major cities like New York and Chicago and they can pair you up with local tour guides who can show you around the city. These programs have perks and can be set for times that work for you and oftentimes they are even free. The concierge at your hotel can always help make you business trip interesting whether you have a hour to spare or an afternoon or just need somewhere to eat. The hotel concierge can tell you about many local, fun activities you can check out.