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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Secret Atlas Launches Arctic 2027 Itineraries Featuring New Flagship Expedition Micro Cruises to Scoresbysund and Svalbard

By Andrea Thompson · January 8, 2026
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Saudia Introduces ‘Let It Fly’, Allowing Travellers to Bring Home More

By Andrea Thompson · January 8, 2026
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England’s Timeless Stories & Settings Reimagined for 2026

By Andrea Thompson · January 8, 2026
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Bangkok’s Tranquil Coast: Baba Beach Club Hua Hin is at the forefront of a fresh wave of family-friendly beachfront getaways

By Andrea Thompson · January 7, 2026
Pierre & Vacances is expanding Sunday to Sunday stays across its Premium Ski Residences in the French Alps, giving travellers a way to sidestep the notorious Saturday changeover that clogs alpine roads, airports and resort check-ins every winter weekend.
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Pierre & Vacances bets on Sunday arrivals to take the strain out of ski travel

By Andrea Thompson · January 7, 2026
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See Britain’s Bayeux Tapestry in Its 140th Anniversary Year and Ahead of the Loan of the Norman Tapestry to the British Museum

By Andrea Thompson · January 7, 2026
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Aurora viewing elevated: unforgettable new Yukon experiences await this winter

By Andrea Thompson · January 6, 2026
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Madeira’s carnival returns next month, bringing colour, culture and winter sunshine

By Andrea Thompson · January 6, 2026
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From Como to Venice with Love: A Twin-Centre Minimoon Offering with Hilton Lake Como and Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

By Andrea Thompson · January 6, 2026
For the modern business traveller, the boundaries between work and leisure have never been blurrier. As hybrid schedules, flexible working and wellbeing-led corporate travel policies take hold, bleisure, the art of extending a work trip with leisure has shifted from perk to priority.
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Bleisure on the fairway: why Portugal’s Algarve is Europe’s smartest golf break for business travellers

By Richard Alvin · January 5, 2026
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Start 2026 in balance with a wellness escape to Geneva

By Andrea Thompson · January 5, 2026
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Birdwatching is on the rise: travel experts share the best spots in the UK

By Andrea Thompson · January 5, 2026