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How to make the most of bleisure travel

The bleisure trend continues to dominate the world of corporate travel. As business leaders and entrepreneurs travel the world to scale their businesses, finding vacation time can prove to be difficult.

As the ideal combination of business and leisure, bleisure travel has been popularized by corporate travelers with little time to take a vacation.

VistaJet has been flying corporate travelers to far-flung business destinations since 2004. We understand the travel needs of today’s travel-loving corporate flyer. Here, we decipher what bleisure is and how you can make the most of your next business trip.

What is bleisure travel?

Often named a ‘bizcation’, the bleisure label has been coined for business trips that include leisure activities. Bleisure trips often include sightseeing, cultural experiences, sports, and entertainment.

With so many corporate leaders invested in scaling their companies, vacations are not always a top priority. Bleisure travel offers the perfect way to see the world as you work towards your business ambitions.

What is a bleisure tourist?

The definition of a bleisure tourist is simply any business traveler who adds in leisure activities to their business trip.

Typically, bleisure tourists will take advantage of business trips that span weekends and public holidays. This affords corporate travelers the opportunity to explore without using vacation time.

Bleisure travelers are often millennials. Although, with nearly 70% of business travelers taking business trips at least once every three months, the opportunity for bleisure trips has opened up for many people.

Why go on a bleisure trip?

Recreational travel has many benefits. From reducing stress, boosting morale, and improving wellbeing to forging new cultural and social connections, businesses can reap the benefits of bleisure travel.

Taking a bleisure trip also opens up the world in a new way. With a limited amount of free time to explore, a bleisure trip ensures you make the most of every moment and see and do exactly what you want to do.

Ultimately, a bleisure trip is an effective way to see more of the world if you travel regularly for business, leaving your vacation days intact for holidays and family vacations.

How to get the most from bleisure?

Preplanning and organizing your business trip efficiently will help you get the most out of a bleisure vacation.

Find a bleisure hotel

Technically not a term used by the hotel industry, a bleisure hotel is a hotel that includes all the amenities a bleisure traveler needs.

Bleisure tourists often search for accommodation that suits their business and leisure needs. This includes hotels that have fast, reliable internet speeds, 24-hour concierge services, gyms, spas, restaurants, and bars.

Sort your bleisure clothing

Your travel wardrobe will probably need adapting if you are planning a bleisure trip. Planning your leisure time in advance will help you to organize which outfits you need to take on your trip.

First and foremost, a bleisure trip is a business trip. Make sure you pack all your work essentials to cover meetings and events you will attend in a professional manner.

Then get to organizing your leisure clothing. Think summer wear for beach destinations, casual looks for sporting events, or smart casual for exploring galleries and dining in fine restaurants.

Plan your bleisure itinerary

Knowing exactly what you want to do with your bleisure time is essential for making the most of your trip.

Plan your itinerary ahead of time. Book sporting event tickets, make reservations at the restaurants you want to visit, and create a checklist of the sights you want to see. Organization is key to making the most of your bleisure travel adventures.

Let VistaJet take you on your next bleisure trip

Since 2004, VistaJet has revolutionized the way our corporate clients travel. Our fleet of over 70 aircraft have carried world-leading corporate figures and entrepreneurs to business hubs around the world. We fly to 187 destinations worldwide, which helps us get you where you need to be.

Fly with us for your next bleisure trip. As a VistaJet member, you will have access to an unparalleled fleet of aircraft and first-class private jet service. Our team of professional and discreet client service advisors are waiting to assist you. Get in touch with us today to plan your bleisure travel.

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