Just over half those surveyed say they treat themselves to expensive meals while traveling. Almost the same number work off that indulgence at health clubs. And 90 percent say they consider life on the road a well-deserved break from office routine. Based on my own personal experience, I do believe the business travelers when 42 percent of them said they wind up spending more personal money on the road than they would if they were at home. Most of it goes for books, magazines and fattening food.
Work can also be a bear because of travel.
Three-quarters of travelers say they work longer hours while traveling. The same percentage say that's the easy part. Most say it takes an average of two days after they return to catch up on work that piled up while they were gone. Business travel can also be uncomfortable, and at times frightening. Nine of 10 have had unexpected events occur while on business trips.