Anytime you have to hit the road for business, it’s easy to see all those healthy habits you try so hard to maintain go right out the window. But it seems like more and more business professionals are finding ways to stay healthy when traveling. At least that’s what a recent survey by Expedia(R) Corporate Travel (ECT) found. In the first part of this series we looked at how U.S.-based business travelers responded when it comes to managing work-life balance. Below you'll see some additional findings when it comes to travelers keeping healthy habits. Travelers are not letting work trips disrupt their routines, such as having downtime, eating healthy foods and going to the gym. Fifty-five percent of respondents say they take time to relax in their off hours, like using the facilities of health-conscious hotels, such as in-room workouts, healthy offerings in the mini-bar and on-site gyms to stay fit while on the road or the 52 percent who plan a relaxing or fun activity during their trip. "I have made it a point (when traveling for work) to spend a little time finding something local to see or do," says Dave Hatton, a marketing manager with Select Comfort, makers of the Sleep Number bed. "I have seen Navy Pier in Chicago, been on an airboat ride in Louisiana, been to the top of the arch in St. Louis and eaten BBQ in Memphis. These trips, along with many others, have given me a greater appreciation for our country and for my job which allows me to see and do such amazing things." Travelers are also using resources to pay bills and take care of other responsibilities while on a business trip. Forty-eight percent of respondents say that they use downtime such as the period waiting for a delayed flight to take care of personal activities like making personal phone calls. Others say they use this time to enjoy spa treatments or work out while waiting in the airport. If you book your own trips, you also might want to know that ECT enables travelers to search specially negotiated Expedia Corporate Rates for over 2,300 hotel properties around the world based on location and amenities, such as workout facilities. Developed with the corporate traveler in mind, these rates offer not only specially negotiated rates as high as 25 percent, but often include corporate friendly amenities such as free high-speed or Wi-Fi access, breakfast and gym access. Some featured hotels are going as far as partnering with software companies to bring technology to the traveler, which can include web cams, printers and computer stations. Overall, the results of the survey show that business travelers are finding ways to stay connected to their friends and family. Most road warriors believe they are able to manage work-life balance and take advantage of time away from work obligations to either relax and enjoy themselves or take care of personal matters like paying bills. | 
