Sometimes what you need on a business trip is a full-service, standard business hotel. The Hyatt Regency Houston is one such hotel. It's in the middle of downtown Houston, near the convention center and the Theater District. The hotel is also connected to a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and other buildings via the city's underground tunnel system. Overall, the hotel was what you'd expect: a solid, large business hotel. Good service, decent (but not overwhelming) rooms, and a good lobby bar. Read my full review of the Hyatt Regency Houston for more information or if you're planning on taking a trip to Houston.

I love to use airport lounges when I can. They're quiet, they're peaceful, they're a great break from the hassle of sitting in the airport. Now, if you're an American Express Platinum Card or Centurion member, you now have VIP access to US Airways Clubs in airports across the country. It doesn't even matter what airline you're flying on. Show them your Amex card, and kick back, relax, and enjoy the free perks like complimentary Wi-F, beverages, snacks, newspapers, and more.

Access is available at 17 US Airways Clubs in 13 cities, including: Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte (2), Greensboro, Hartford/Springfield, Los Angeles (LAX), New York (LGA), Philadelphia (2), Phoenix (3), Pittsburgh, Raleigh/Durham, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. (DCA).

American Express members flying on other airlines may also be able to obtain free access to other airline clubs and lounges, including the Continental Airlines Presidents Club® and Delta Sky Club™ and American Airlines Admirals^© Club - if they are flying on a corresponding airline.

Who doesn't like getting bumped up to the next level of service? If you're wondering you can increase your chances of getting an upgraded room next time you check into a hotel, watch this short About.com video on how to get free hotel room upgrades. The video includes five basic steps to help business travelers increase their chances of getting slightly more room for their lodging dollar.

Well, Apple certainly isn't known for being humble. But when a major product release (so far it's sold more then 3 million of its iPhone 4 phones) has an antenna glitch that turns into a major media problem, you've got to be willing to address it.

That's what Apple's CEO, Steven Jobs, did today in a news conference in Cupertino, California. Although he wasn't exactly humble. According to the New York Times, he said the recent reports of antenna problems have "been blown so out of proportion it's incredible."

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