Great escapes

In a previous article – before the war, before Sars – I suggested business travelers use jetting opportunities to heighten cultural awareness. I wrote that gaps between business meetings could be filled with side trips to local museums and architectural sites, city walks, even shiatsu massages. A little research, a convo with a hip concierge, a good map and a little imagination and presto, you're an executive culture vulture with fresh material for the national conference cocktail