The “Workcation” is Your Cheat Code to Vacationing Everyday

Imagine waking up to a view of the sunrise cascading over a beach. You’re in a seaside Airbnb on a pristine island in Greece. Every morning you get to wake up to the sound of birds, the waves hitting the shore and… the alarming sound of a Microsoft Teams call. Though you’re technically clocked in, you’re still starting your workday in a place most people only dream of visiting. If a little mixing of work and pleasure seems like a fair trade-off to travel more frequently, the “workcation” might be the perfect happy medium for remote professionals with wanderlust.

A workcation is exactly what it sounds like — a vacation where you continue to work remotely. Instead of using your paid time off or cramming trips into weekends, you extend your stay in a beautiful or inspiring location and bring your laptop along. You're still meeting deadlines, hopping on video calls and collaborating with your team, but your surroundings look a lot more like paradise and a lot less like your home office.

Choose a location with a strong Wi-Fi connection, reliable infrastructure and time zone compatibility with your work. Digital nomad-friendly cities like Lisbon, Medellín, Bali or Mexico City offer coworking spaces, good connectivity and a built-in remote worker community.

To keep your work productive and your downtime enjoyable, be clear about your working hours. Block off time for exploration before or after your workday and communicate your schedule with coworkers and travel companions.

Bring essential tech: your laptop, noise-canceling headphones, adapters and a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Don’t forget travel-friendly ergonomics; a compact laptop stand or wireless keyboard can save your back on long workdays.

Check visa requirements if you’ll be out of the country for a while, and be aware of tax implications depending on how long you stay. Some countries even offer special “digital nomad” visas to encourage long-term remote workers.

The whole point of a workcation is to enhance your life, not burn you out. Build in time for real rest, even if it's just an early morning hike or an evening spent wandering a local market.

Workcations offer the chance to recharge without disconnecting entirely. Being in a new environment can boost creativity, relieve stress and bring back a sense of excitement and purpose, all while keeping your professional responsibilities intact. Plus, if you’ve ever been stuck in winter with a laptop and a dream of warmer weather, this is your chance to live it.