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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Gili Lankanfushi Maldives Announces Debut Cookbook Plant to Plate: Vegan Recipes by Executive Chef Hari Govindaraj

By Andrea Thompson · July 8, 2026
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Travellers Are Increasingly Selecting Walkable Regional Destinations to Avoid Transportation Challenges

By Andrea Thompson · July 7, 2026
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Bimbache Extreme Adventure Race Returns in Northern Morocco for 2027

By Andrea Thompson · July 7, 2026
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New Wine Trail Launched on Visit Suffolk to Showcase Suffolk Vineyards

By Andrea Thompson · July 7, 2026
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Vietnam Golf Coast Gears Up as Danang Tourism Hits Record Highs

By Andrea Thompson · July 7, 2026
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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Makati Partner in Exclusive Bar Takeovers

By Andrea Thompson · July 6, 2026
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Destinations

Heididorf: The Swiss Alpine Village That Brings a Childhood Classic to Life

By Andrea Thompson · July 6, 2026
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Destinations

Berlin: A City Rebuilt, Reimagined and Ready to Explore

By Andrea Thompson · July 6, 2026
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The World’s Finest Hotel Cigar Lounges: A Journey Through Smoke, Craft and Quiet Luxury

By Andrea Thompson · July 6, 2026
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Portugal’s Sardine Festival Proves You Don’t Need Fine Dining to Have a Great Night

By Andrea Thompson · July 3, 2026
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From Sardinia to Greece: Intimate Dinners with Europe’s Leading Chefs

By Andrea Thompson · July 3, 2026
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Pickleball among the vines: how Whitehall Lane is reinventing the Napa bleisure break

By Andrea Thompson · July 1, 2026