Now that we’ve all discovered that you needn’t go to the office or school to stay productive, there’s no reason why you can’t mix work and play.
After all, you’ll get the same results whether you’re working from home or at a luxury seaside location.
Unlocking the Benefits of Off-Season Travel
Flexible schedules mean you needn’t book your vacation during school holidays anymore either. In itself, this concept has massive benefits for you and the tourist industry as a whole.
When you travel out of season, you pay less for everything so you can afford to enjoy a longer holiday, book a better room, or explore a destination that would otherwise be off limits.
There are less crowds which makes it easier to focus during office hours. If you vacation in another time zone, you could even benefit from more daylight hours for recreation and limit working to the evenings.
When you’re not busy with school you’ll get to enjoy family time in an exciting location instead of your familiar neighbourhood.
The tourist industry benefits from more people traveling out of season too since it spreads the load more evenly across the year. Ultimately this means we could benefit from lower prices all round as the concept of seasonal vacations loses its power.
Planning a Flexcation
You might need to do a little extra planning beforehand to get both family and company approval for your flexcation. If you work predominantly on the phone or internet, you’ll need to pick a location with adequate reception for your needs.
Don’t think that cancels southern Africa off your list though. The major and not-so-major cities in southern Africa are full of businesses that rely on this type of infrastructure too. It’s worth checking these details with your travel agent beforehand though.
In today’s connected world, you should be able to visit all but the most remote locations with a few adjustments to your service providers.
Another important aspect of planning your flexcation is setting up firm boundaries with regard to office hours and recreation time. Working on an itinerary with your travel agent will help you work this all out before you leave.
Are You Ready to Try a Flexcation in Southern Africa?
We have plenty of destinations that suit the flexcation concept all over southern Africa.
You might not be able to head out into the wilderness, but you can definitely book a stay in Cape Town or explore one of the less remote game parks. Get in touch and let’s start working on a productive and rewarding stay for you and your family.
