{"id":31490,"date":"2020-12-09T19:25:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T19:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=31490"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:32:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:32:24","slug":"work-from-here-five-top-tips-for-planning-an-epic-work-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/work-from-here-five-top-tips-for-planning-an-epic-work-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Work From Here: Five top tips for planning an epic work getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The past year has seen our typical work patterns for many turned upside down, with several companies extending remote work policies well into 2021. With this shift in how we work comes a new and exciting opportunity for employees to merge flexible working and epic getaways.<\/p>\n<p>So, instead of 2020\u2019s \u2018Work From Home\u2019 status quo, why not try a \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/workfromhere.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Work From Here<\/a>\u2019 trip in 2021? A blended workcation helps to increase productivity and promote a happier work\/life balance, according to Expedia\u2019s recent research. Whether you want to enjoy a free breakfast each morning, avoid the noisy neighbors\u2019 building works or simply break up the day-to-day monotomy of working from your home and enjoy an invigorating view, Expedia has found the top tips to make booking a workcation stress-free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Make your space comfortable<\/strong>. Your room might have an amazing four poster bed, but that\u2019s not ideal for a day of zoom calls, so check your desk situation. Expedia tip: Some VIP Access hotels on Expedia offer upgrades to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/rewards\/howitworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Expedia Rewards<\/a> members, if there is availability. Look out for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/lp\/b\/vipaccess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">VIP Access<\/a> hotel and you might get your room &#8216;promoted!&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Choose a room with a view.<\/strong> Marveling at an awesome view whilst writing an email is one of the joys of working remotely. At the booking stage, take note of whether you can book a garden, sea or courtyard view. If not, check out how far you are from outdoor space, so you can enjoy frequent breaks of fresh air.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Check your connection. <\/strong>You\u2019ll need a good connection to be productive at work. Guest reviews are golden for finding out if the Wi-Fi is good enough but if you\u2019re not sure or want to check costs, call or message the front desk ahead of your stay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Plan your work\/life balance<\/strong>. Keeping productivity levels high but still making time to explore your new surroundings during your WFH trip is a must, so plan to have a lunch break each day somewhere new. During scheduled time off, research what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">activities<\/a> are firm favorites for locals, so you can relax into the area as soon as you clock off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Bring back-up tech.<\/strong> Have you ever been on an urgent deadline but your laptop charger has stopped working? Eliminate the stress of failing technology by looking for the nearest technology repair shop or bringing back-up essentials. Extra phone charger, check. Spare laptop charger, check.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly and most importantly, it\u2019s key that all travelers check government advisories before going on a WFH trip. 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