ave you ever spent most of your days travelling for work with hardly any annual leave to enjoy? You don't have to lock yourself into that boring loop. You can utilise the same days you're working to rest and enjoy a destination – which brings us to something called 'bleisure'.

The term 'bleisure' may seem confusing to many, but it's simply a combination of 'business' and 'leisure'.

This has been a growing trend in recent years. According to recent data from Skyscanner, 42% of travellers now add two or more days to their business trips, blending business with personal experiences.

More employees are choosing to extend their work trips by a few extra days to enjoy some downtime and relax at their destination.

Why should you consider bleisure travel, or what some call a 'workcation' in 2025?

Keeping costs down

Imagine you've been dreaming of visiting New York for a holiday, but time and budget constraints have kept your dream on hold. Then you get a business trip to New York – wouldn't you want to add a few extra days to explore the city? Although you'll be busy with work, you can either add some days to explore or squeeze in time to enjoy your dream destination.

Learn more about the destination

Every destination has its unique character. Use your business trip to explore the local culture. Activities such as hiking, city tours and museum visits are easy to arrange with local guides. Travelperk.com names New York (US), Paris (France), London (UK), Tokyo (Japan), Singapore and Barcelona (Spain) as some of the most popular destinations for bleisure tourism. 

Relaxation getaways

Add a few days to your business trip to relax and unwind at a resort or spa. According to a report by Howdy, 64% of US employees surveyed believed bleisure travel created a better work-life balance.

Next time you're on a business trip, plan your leisure time as well. It's a fantastic way to enjoy working at a different destination while having some personal time, without feeling guilty.