Bizcation or Bust... 5 ways to Enhance your next business trip!

September 23,2019

The Term "Bizcation" has been gaining a lot of recent popularity as global business travelers are now looking for more personal value out of their trips. Below we curated detailed steps on how you can optimize your next trip and make it more fulfilling. 

1. Do your research:

The business traveling community has an outstanding network. Ask coworkers or friends about their experiences in the city that you're traveling too. Hearing about those local spots or hotels that go “above and beyond” can really transform a business trip into an enjoyable experience. Choose a hotel that has a great location but also offers accommodations that can help make your free time more rewarding, such as a pool or a lively bar on the ground floor. When traveling alone it's always nice to provide yourself with settings where you can choose personal time or a more social setting. Facebook has recently added a “recommendations” tool that allows users to ask their FB friends for suggestions in destinations that they will be visiting. This is a great tool when traveling to new destinations or places where you have an established network. 

 

2. Separate Work from Leisure...but not entirely:

Schedule coffee, lunches, or dinners at local joints. The atmosphere needs to reflect the meeting but use your judgment and ask your company if they are up for trying a spot that was recommended to you. If you can, book lunch at a place near a museum or park that interest you, so that after you can visit such places. If a city has a well-developed metro-system try utilizing this for reaching all of your desired locations. 

 

3. Get Up Early and Create a Routine:

Most travelers know that trips are what you make of them. If you enjoy a run in the morning, get up and explore the city. If mornings aren't necessarily your thing, still wake up early, but find a cafe and enjoy your book before a busy day ahead. If the hotel you're staying in has a pool, the morning is an excellent time to take a swim given that they tend to be less busy. 

 

4. Pack Only the Necessities:

It sounds like a given, but any convenience that you can buy yourself when traveling for business will make it feel more like a vacation. Plan out your days and bring only what is crucial for your trip. Whether it’s a stack of books or your swim trunks, keep it light. 

5. Stay an Extra Day or Make it a True Vacation:

If your schedule permits yourself to stay an extra night or two, make it a true vacation with business set aside. Now that you're slightly more adjusted to the city it will be easy to explore freely with your open schedule. If possible, have your family come and join you for a few extra days and show them the city that you're just getting to know. If you can’t have family join you, make sure to bring them back something from your travels. Not only will they love it, but it will remind you of the trip you had.

 

Business travel can be very stressful and your wellness is very important. You now have the opportunity to enhance your travel experience, feel refreshed and productive at the same time. 

TRAVEL ON!

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