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💡 TLDR
Workcations are the best of both worlds—business trips that feel like vacations. Turn your next trip into a dream by extending your stay and making the most of your free pass.
Can we talk about how business trips can be literally your vacation? I’m the girl who’ll fly to New York for a pitch and then spend the weekend sipping lattes at a tiny Brooklyn café, catching up with my squad, and pretending I’m not on a corporate mission. But let’s be real—most of my friends dread work travel. They’re stuck in drab hotels, eating airport sandwiches, and feeling like they’re just… existing. Not anymore. Enter Katy Nastro, a travel pro who’s basically my spirit animal for turning work trips into full-on vacations. She’s got five hacks to make your next business trip feel like a literal dream.
First up: extend your trip strategically. If your company’s footing the bill for flights and hotels, you’re basically getting a free pass to explore. Nastro says flying mid-week can save you money—like, a lot. I did this last month, flying in on a Wednesday and staying through Sunday. Bonus: I used a canceled flight credit to splurge on a stay at the Moxy NYC Lower East Side, which is basically a rooftop bar with a view. Pro tip? Use credit cards that earn free nights—like the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. New cardmembers can snag up to four free stays, which is basically a vacation budget for your work trip.
Second, honor the vacation vibe you want. Don’t feel pressured to “see the highlights.” Nastro says, “Do the things you’d normally do on a vacation.” For me, that’s window shopping in Soho or grabbing a latte at a hidden corner café. It’s not about ticking off tourist traps—it’s about feeling like you’re on vacation.
Third, lean into the unexpected. If you’re in a city that’s not on your bucket list, ask locals what they love. When Nastro was in Charlotte, she stumbled on a pop-up park with cafes and shops she never would’ve found otherwise. Sometimes, the best memories are the ones you didn’t plan.
💫 So, what’s your go-to workcation hack.
So, what’s your go-to workcation hack?
❓ People Also Ask
How can I turn a business trip into a vacation?
Extend your trip strategically, use company-paid travel, and plan leisure activities. Treat it like a getaway with flexible schedules and local experiences.
What’s a workcation?
A workcation combines work and vacation, allowing you to travel while completing business tasks, often with company support for travel expenses.
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