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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News

A Riviera Icon Takes Centre Stage: Château de la Messardière Becomes the Star of The White Lotus Season 4

By Andrea Thompson · January 12, 2026
As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, nowhere tells the nation’s story quite like New England.
Destinations

New England: Where America’s 250th Anniversary Comes to Life

By Andrea Thompson · January 12, 2026
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News

Lopota Lake Resort & Spa has revealed an exclusive spa partnership with the Swiss luxury skincare brand Valmont

By Andrea Thompson · January 12, 2026
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Destinations

Santa Monica Celebrates Route 66 Centennial With Launch of Global Song Contest

By Andrea Thompson · January 12, 2026
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Bleisure

A Season-by-Season Guide to the National Forest’s Living Colour Palette

By Andrea Thompson · January 12, 2026
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Destinations

CityHub Copenhagen – Hygge, Hot Stones and a January Reset in Vesterbro

By Andrea Thompson · January 12, 2026
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Destinations

IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts Vignette Collection in Maldives

By Andrea Thompson · January 9, 2026
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Bleisure

The World’s Most Instagrammable Cycling Routes — And Why Business Travellers Are Taking Notice

By Andrea Thompson · January 9, 2026
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Destinations

Discover Vanuatu, the Pacific’s Ultimate Playground for 2026

By Andrea Thompson · January 9, 2026
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Bleisure

A Rare Window in the Winter Sky: Why Business Travellers Should Look Up in 2026

By Andrea Thompson · January 9, 2026
Mauritius will stage the Beachcomber Trail once again on Saturday 25 July 2026, handing UK business travellers who like to pack their running shoes a strong reason to bolt leisure days onto an Indian Ocean trip.
News

Beachcomber Trail returns to Mauritius as demand for active travel climbs

By Andrea Thompson · January 9, 2026
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Explora Opens Two New Luxury Lodges, Adding to the Largest Network in Patagonia

By Andrea Thompson · January 9, 2026