Business trips can be more than a little dull. Not only can they take you away from your nearest and dearest, but they could potentially revolve around work if you allow them.
Thankfully, the travel experience doesn’t need to be a bore. Here are some top tips for transforming a standard business trip into a relaxing, rewarding break.
Explore a Destination
Unfortunately, many professionals might not have time to explore a cultural destination during business travel, and isn’t that a little disheartening? But if you can, consider extending your trip by a day or two to visit a city’s best sights, landmarks and attractions. Plus, your newfound local knowledge could be an excellent conversation starter when meeting with clients or business associates at a destination.
Play Fun Games
While business travel provides hardworking professionals with an opportunity to see different corners of the world, it can be a little lonely and boring. To inject some fun into a trip while at the hotel or during a long journey, pull out your phone to play a game, which will help the time to pass quickly. For instance, you could play poker on your smartphone, download a brain-teasing app or answer trivia questions.
Make Time to Read
Work can often stand in the way of sitting down with a good book. To keep boredom at bay and boost your brain power, use the travel time to read books that have been gathering dust on a shelf for far too long. That could range anywhere from the latest bestsellers and classic novels to industry guides and self-help books. Whatever you choose, it’s an excellent way to recharge your batteries and banish boredom during a business trip.
Organize Drinks with a Business Associate/Client
If you want to avoid long, boring evenings once a meeting or conference is over, ask a client, business associate or contact in your network if they’d like to join you for drinks. Besides getting to know them in an informal setting, it could help also you to develop a stronger professional relationship.
Sample the Local Cuisine
If you don’t have much time to explore the local landmarks or embark on fun activities, you’ll at least have a few spare hours in the day to sample the local cuisine. Not only could it introduce you to many delicious dishes, but it might also provide an insight into a nation’s culture and history. So, use travel guides and online articles to find the best restaurants and dishes in a city and aim to tick them off your bucket list.
Check in at a Spa
Work and travel can cause much tension and stress to increase in your body. To eliminate muscular tension and relax your mind, treat yourself to a relaxing massage at an airport or hotel. It could make you feel more relaxed before or after a meeting, so it’s an excellent way to pass the time and restore your energy levels during a trip.
Business travel doesn’t need to be long and boring. Use the time wisely to have
a little fun, explore a destination, indulge in relaxation and connect with
clients or business associates. It will ensure a trip a complete success so that
you’ll feel you never wasted one minute of your day.