From Business Trip to Bleisure: Making One Journey Work Harder

Adding two personal days to a work trip is one of the most cost-effective holidays available - if it is planned properly.

Clear it first

Confirm policy on extended stays, changed return flights and who carries the cost difference. Get it in writing before booking.

Keep the bookings separate but connected

Business nights and personal nights should be invoiced separately while remaining on one itinerary, so the traveller only ever holds one plan.

Watch the insurance line

Corporate travel insurance often ends when the business purpose does. Extend cover for the personal portion.

Choose experiences that fit the window

A single well-chosen day tour beats a rushed multi-stop plan when you have forty-eight hours and jet lag.