50% of U.S workers admit to being afraid to take PTO and 1 in 3 millennial professionals have admitted to ‘quiet vacationing’.
Searches for ‘Workcations’ have seen a 49% increase since Feb, and it appears workers are planning sneaky trips as ‘quiet vacationing’ was searched 3,600 times in the last month…
Wander, a luxury vacation rental service, has rounded up some of the most breath taking home-offices that you can rent for your next workcation, sharing advice for how to nail quiet vacationing.
Ocean-view offices
Wander Bandon Beach, Oregon | Listing details
Poolside offices
Wander Sonoma Vineyards, California | Listing details
Wander Hudson Ridge, New York | Listing details
The Great Outdoors offices
Wander Black Mountain, North Carolina | Listing details
Wander Yellowstone Valley, Montana | Listing details
The experts at Wander share 5 tips for a successful workcation:
1. Work is still the priority
Make sure you plan around your work schedule to get everything you need to do finished. That way you stay ahead and can actually enjoy the location during your downtime rather than having what you need to do on your mind.
2. Check the connectivity before going
Make sure to stay in a vacation rental with good cell service, internet connection, desk, chair, and anything else you need to stay productive during your work hours! Checking these factors ahead of time will keep things stress-free!
4. Stay focused with a workspace
Make sure to take work calls in quiet places, and keep your meetings. The idea is to be able to enjoy locations without compromising professionalism or productivity. Ideally choosing a location that has a desk for you will keep you on task. When you sit down at a spot designated for work, it will help you stay on task.
5. Routine
Stick to the same routine that keeps you productive at home. This includes enough sleep, meal times, and exercise. If you need 8 hours of sleep at home, you’ll still need them while on a workcation.