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Glass half empty: working remotely. Glass half full? Workcation!<\/p>\n

Combining vacation and work isn\u2019t a novel idea, but with ultra-portable technology and teams spread across multiple locations, it\u2019s becoming a reality for more and more people\u2014especially entrepreneurs. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently claimed<\/a> \u201cworking vacations are the wave of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

So what makes a workcation work? We caught up with some workers who clock in from the road for tips on how to get more done while still having fun:<\/p>\n

1. Make (and keep) a schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Planning your time is one of the key steps toward a successful workcation. You don\u2019t need an hourly schedule, but be sure to map out your plans in advance. Drawing a line between \u201cwork\u201d time and time for exploration or relaxation will make you more productive. It\u2019ll also keep work tasks without a finite deadline (like catching up on emails) from bleeding into your free time.<\/p>\n

An easy way to do this is to set up some activities in advance. Book a morning boat trip or an afternoon walking tour. Get tickets to a concert or event. Once you have a few of these set up, schedule any meetings and calls around them. (And keep time zones in mind!)<\/p>\n

Nellie Akalp, who owns the legal form company CorpNet.com<\/a> with her husband Phil, takes quarterly workcations to focus on the company\u2019s roadmap and goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe found doing a bit of both\u2014work and vacation\u2014every day was the perfect mix to stay on track and also de-stress,\u201d Akalp says.<\/p>\n

After they write up their six-year plan, they go snorkeling. Or if they clean out old emails from their inboxes, they\u2019ll then get massages.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou basically get a reward for every accomplishment you make,” she notes.<\/p>\n

2. Confirm you\u2019ll have a reliable workspace and connection<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best planned workcation amounts to nothing, if you arrive to find out the \u201chigh speed internet\u201d promised by your Airbnb only works 40 percent of the time.<\/p>\n

Louise Hendon, founder of Paleo Living Magazine<\/em><\/a> and frequent workcationer, will contact the places she plans on staying and ask them to send a screenshot of an internet speed test. Hendon also says you should \u201csign up for a VPN in case you have trouble accessing certain websites or want to ensure security when accessing sensitive data.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to phone calls, if you\u2019re traveling internationally, \u201cmake sure you have Skype installed and\/or your SIM card works abroad,\u201d she says. Buying a SIM card once you\u2019re on the ground can be a good way to avoid roaming charges.<\/p>\n

A clean, spacious workspace is also crucial.<\/p>\n

\u201c[You need] some type of table you can\u00a0work\u00a0on,\u201d says Roger Brinkley, CEO of travel accessory brand Pac2Go<\/a>. \u201cYour laptop on your\u00a0bed doesn’t count, and realistically speaking, neither does that cramped little desk in the room.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brinkley took a workcation in the Bahamas last year, working daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., then exploring the island.<\/p>\n

Do some research beforehand on your hotel\u2019s business center or work space, as well as local libraries, coffee shops, or coworking spaces that offer Wi-Fi and desks. If you\u2019re a WeWork<\/a> member, you can use the workspaces in 16 cities around the world\u2014from Austin to Amsterdam to Tel Aviv.<\/p>\n

3. Choose your travel companions wisely<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re traveling with someone else, or multiple people, make sure they know that you actually have to do some work.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am sure your college roommate is a\u00a0‘chill dude’ and only in town for this particular weekend,\u201d says Trevor Ewen, of software development company Neosavvy<\/a>. \u201cHowever,\u00a0inviting this distraction will make your\u00a0workcation\u00a0into a normal vacation,\u00a0where you attempt to do minimal amount of\u00a0work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many regular workcationers handle this by scheduling work hours when their travel companion\u2019s sleeping.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m an early riser, so I will typically wake up at\u00a05 a.m.,\u201d explains Jason Parks, owner of digital marketing agency The Media Captain<\/a>. \u201cMy girlfriend likes to sleep in, so it works out perfect. By\u00a011 a.m., I will get almost six hours of\u00a0work\u00a0done by the time we’re ready to start the day. At that point, I turn off my phone and enjoy all of the activities that we have planned.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Cut costs by piggybacking your trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the easiest ways to plan a workcation is to add extra days to a business trip you\u2019re required to take. While the main travel purpose may be to attend a conference or client meetings, think about tacking on even just a day or two for exploring.<\/p>\n

Not only does this enhance your travel experience, it also can save you big bucks.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’ve undertaken a ‘workcation’ numerous times where I’ve taken leave after
\ntraveling overseas for a\u00a0conference\u00a0or\u00a0work\u00a0in country,\u201d says Anthony Bianco, a self-proclaimed \u201ctravel addict\u201d who runs the site The Travel Tart<\/a>. \u201cThat means an international airfare has already been paid for, and I think it’s a golden opportunity to explore new areas.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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