Combine Your Next Business Trip With Quality Time at a Vacation Rental
Nov. 11, 2006--They say not to mix business with pleasure, but these days, the line seems to be blurring. With time more difficult to come by than money, the idea of knocking out two birds with one stone gains more appeal. if your are heading to Chicago, New York or Los Angeles to meet a client, why not tack on a few days at a nice vacation rental and explore these great cities?
A recent article in Err Travel, a web zine that gleans lessons from travel mistakes, offers some tips for combining a work trip with a vacation. The overall theme encourages travelers to plan in advance so they don’t play when they should be working, or vice versa. I’ve found that a clear itinerary and schedule will keep everything on track. By far, the article’s best advice has to do with timing:
“According to Dr. Stephen Smith, professor of tourism at the University of Waterloo, it’s generally best to vacation following the business portion of your trip, so you won’t have thoughts of work looming over your leisure time.�
