Work, then play

Bleisure

Bleisure travel, done properly: how to extend a work trip into a weekend break without falling foul of company policy, the destinations where an extra day pays off, and hotels that work as well for a Monday meeting as a Sunday off. Practical guidance on planning, packing and expenses for the trip that mixes business with leisure.

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Bleisure

Nantes Unveils the 15th Edition of Its Summer Journey: A City‑Wide Open‑Air Gallery

By Andrea Thompson · May 8, 2026
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Bleisure

Historic Grand Galvez offers a relaxing coastal getaway for international FIFA travellers

By Andrea Thompson · May 8, 2026
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Destinations

With Flight Chaos Continuing, Brussels by Eurostar Becomes 2026’s Smartest Short Break

By Andrea Thompson · May 8, 2026
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Bleisure

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Debuts ‘Calm Waters: Swim with Nurse Sharks’: A Wellness-Led Ocean Encounter 

By Andrea Thompson · May 8, 2026
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Reviews

A sports‑tripping convert: My first golf (and padel) pilgrimage to La Manga, Spain

By Andrea Thompson · May 7, 2026
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Destinations

Devon Named The Best Place For A Wellness Escape In The UK

By Andrea Thompson · May 7, 2026
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Bleisure

Why the Bucket List is Getting in the Way of Meaningful Adventure

By Andrea Thompson · May 7, 2026
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Destinations

Road Trip: A Southern California Girls’ Getaway

By Andrea Thompson · May 6, 2026
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Destinations

Orlando Delivers a Summer Filled with Headline Concerts, Vibrant Festivals and New Attractions

By Andrea Thompson · May 5, 2026
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Bleisure

£3.5m restoration unveils new era for historic naval landmark as a distinctive Kent meetings venue

By Andrea Thompson · May 5, 2026
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Bleisure

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort Unveils Summer 2026: A Season of Art, Ritual and Celestial Discovery

By Andrea Thompson · May 5, 2026
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Destinations

Auberge Collection Announces Auberge Safari

By Andrea Thompson · May 5, 2026