Save or Splurge: Travel Edition

Where Powerful Women Spend—and Where They Don’t

Powerful women know the difference between what looks luxurious and what actually changes the experience. They save where it doesn’t matter—and splurge where it elevates comfort, energy, and peace of mind.

Here’s the HER Travel guide to getting it right.

SPLURGE: Where It Actually Changes the Trip

Flights (When It Counts)

If you’re crossing oceans, changing time zones, or landing straight into meetings—this matters.

Why splurge:

  • Better sleep
  • Faster recovery
  • Arriving clear-headed instead of depleted

Upgrading for long-haul or red-eye flights isn’t indulgent—it’s strategic.

Accommodations

Your hotel isn’t just where you sleep. It’s your base.

Worth the splurge when:

  • You’re working while traveling
  • You need strong Wi-Fi and quiet
  • You want walkability and safety
  • The room doubles as a meeting or workspace

A calm, beautiful environment improves productivity and rest.

Location Over Size
A smaller room in the right neighborhood beats a massive room far from everything.

Why:
Time saved = energy preserved. And energy is luxury.

Experiences You’ll Remember

Private tours, meaningful excursions, or once-in-a-lifetime moments? Always worth it.

You forget hotel details.
You never forget how an experience made you feel.

SAVE: Where Smart Women Don’t Overspend

Transportation at the Destination

You don’t need luxury cars everywhere.

Save by:

  • Walking when possible
  • Using rideshare or public transit
  • Renting standard vehicles

Comfort matters—but extravagance here rarely adds value.

Trendy “Instagram” Spots

If it’s overpriced because it’s viral, it’s probably not worth it.

Powerful women don’t chase aesthetics—they curate experiences.

Overpacking & Overbuying

You don’t need:

  • Five outfit changes per day
  • Emergency shopping sprees
  • Excess luggage fees

A tight, intentional capsule wardrobe beats impulse buys every time.