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Making Your Military Loved One’s Homecoming Special
When your service member is returning home, you want to do everything you can to make this event extra special. You have both been waiting for this moment to arrive, so naturally, you are brainstorming thoughtful ways to make them feel especially welcome. At Sapphire, we have many customers who are military service members, as…read more
Making the Most of Downtime on Your Flight
For many people, the toughest part of international business travel is flying there and back. With a flight that is eight hours or more, there is a lot of downtime to fill, and you hardly want to sit there twiddling your thumbs. So what exactly can you do to pass the time? In this blog,…read more
Travel Tips for Port Calls
You have the opportunity to meet up with your partner in the middle of their deployment for a port call. Congratulations! This is an exciting opportunity that not every military spouse receives, so of course, you want to make the most of it. This port call might feel like a second honeymoon, but given the…read more
How to Keep Your Relationship Strong While You Travel for Work
International business travel has its perks. You get to experience new things, immerse yourself in different cultures, and you become an excellent packer. That being said, when you travel all the time for work, you spend significantly less time at home, and that can have a big impact on your relationship. Long distance love affairs…read more
What to Expect (and Not Expect) Post-Deployment
You have spent the days, weeks, months, or years writing letters, crossing off the dates, and chatting from miles and miles away. Finally, after all that waiting and anticipation, here you are: your spouse is returning home from deployment. This is a joyous moment you have been waiting for for so long, so it’s natural…read more
Coping With the Deployment Blues
Deployment is hard on military families. At a moment’s notice, your loved one could come home and say, “I have to go.” Whether it is six months or a year and a half, for those left behind, the time can drag on for an eternity. When you are missing your spouse, you might be trying…read more
Sending a Care Package for Your Military Spouse
When you’re deployed overseas, there is nothing quite like receiving a care package. It is extremely difficult to be thousands and thousands of miles away from your loved ones as you work to defend your country. A care package is the beacon of hope that tells you that you are loved and someone is thinking…read more
Using Your Mobile Phone Abroad
You’re used to always having your cell phone on hand when you need it. Whether you want to look up reviews for a new restaurant, text a friend to let them know you’re running late, or use a navigation app to get you where you need to go, these days, having a mobile phone is…read more
Tips for Saving Time When Traveling on Business
Time is money, and no one wants to waste either on a business trip. Every second is important in order to get done what you need to do, and certain time-wasting tasks can feel especially draining when you have so much on your to-do list. You may find yourself feeling quite anxious in moments when…read more
Staying Healthy During Your International Business Trip
Travel comes with many joys, but unfortunately, it also comes with stressors. When you are constantly on the go, it can be difficult to stay healthy. Fortunately, if you are proactive, you don’t have to spend weeks recovering from your international business trip. Here are some tips for staying healthy while traveling overseas for work.…read more