WORKATION: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Working holiday can be equal parts productive and exciting, with right expert advice

The Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed our lives and the work from home culture gradually evolved into working from anywhere. With more and more employees proving that they could and would work from anywhere, the concept of workation — combining work with leisure — has become one of the most popular travel trends. No wonder the social media is flooded with pictures of people working from exotic locations.

Jinal Inamdar, founder of a digital travel content platform, says, “This concept is beneficial for all people, as working outside the four walls of office helps not just our eyes, but every time you look out of your laptop and towards your pretty surroundings, the work doesn’t feel really like ‘work’. I think it decreases stress levels, leads to increased productivity, helps concentrate better.”

Office-goers with a lust for travel have been heading to hotels, beach villas, home stays and wildlife retreats that are offering ‘workations’ in scenic yet Covid-sterile settings.

Gayatri Chibber, a marketing professional says, “It is mentally relaxing to put a marketing strategy or undertake a SWOT analysis as you gaze at waves crashing on the shore while ensconced in your private villa, a mountain resort or a lakeside retreat.” Picturesque settings amidst natural surroundings help to disconnect from the daily grind of work from home and help the creative juices flow for many people.

So, for all travel enthusiasts, here are some points that will make your workation all the more memorable.