Ways to Relax and Have Fun While on a Business Trip
When planning a personal vacation, it’s a lot less stressful because you know you’re going somewhere to relax, have fun, and unwind. However, when you’re traveling for business, the stresses of planning the trip are rather taxing. There’s an unspoken amount of pressure for business travel. You now have to make sure that you are at your best as you travel to accommodate your clients. Making your flight, finding the right hotel, and even ensuring that you make the meetings adds pressure that doesn’t make traveling fun.
While you’re certainly there to be on your A game and get the business done, there are ways that you can feel more relaxed and enjoy yourself as you handle your business. Below are a few suggestions on how to do this:
- Treat Yourself Before You Take Flight
If you really want to feel at ease when you’re traveling for business, treat yourself before you leave. Getting a nice massage, or even a Brazilian bikini wax if you’re headed to a place near a pool or beaches can get you excited about taking flight. A nice manicure, pedicure, back-rub and waxing will make you feel like a brand new woman.
- Select a Hotel with Lots of Activities
If your company budget allows it, don’t select a basic “business hotel”. Instead, go for a hotel that has lots of things for you to do during your stay. This way, in between meetings or after hours, you can let your hair down and have a little fun. For instance, book a room at a hotel with a nice pool on site. Also, finding accommodations that have their own bars or restaurants on site is a great way to mix and mingle with others.
- Plan Some You Time
If your schedule is filled with meetings all day (or you have some downtime in between), then you should make the night time about you. Even if you don’t want to go out and explore, there’s a lot you can do to relax and unwind right in your hotel room. Bring some bath salts, essential oils, and candles along so you can take a nice long bath and listen to soothing tunes as you unwind.
- Find Opportunities to be a Tourist
Though you’re on business, there is usually some time throughout your stay that you can devote to just being a tourist. If you’ve booked a hotel near tourist attractions, then you can try and visit an attraction in between your meetings. Whether you hit a little boutique and purchase yourself something nice, go to a local restaurant for lunch, or just take a scenic walk and take in all the sites, it will give you more of a relaxed feel while on vacation.
- See if a Friend or Significant Other Can Meet You
While you may not be able to book accommodations for your loved ones, you can always link up with someone while you’re there. Ask a friend, family member, or significant other to meet up with you. They can book their own room and you guys can hang out and take in some of the sites once you’re done your business for the day.
Business travel is certainly stressful, but if you plan ahead and make sure that you keep these tips in mind, you can enjoy yourself while you’re there. Pampering yourself before, bringing things along to enjoy the room after, and penciling in a few visits to local attractions can make you feel like you’re on vacation even when you’re not.
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