Filed under: Business, North America, United States, Budget TravelVacations are getting squeezed out, either because of personal financial pressures or a fear of looking like you aren't crucial in your cubicle. We keep cutting out the time we need for ourselves and our families, which can make the strain of recession-era employment even worse. You don't need any more pressure ... so why are you creating it? You need to get out on the road, and not just for the company. Whether it's with family, friends or your favorite mistress, you need some time to recharge. Play it right, and you can get your company to pick up at least a piece of it.
"Blended travel" - tacking personal trips on to business travel - is becoming increasingly common. I've done this for most of my professional career, turning road warrior time in Paris (among many other cities) into subsidized non-solo trips. I've popped third cities between business destinations, met friends and flown family out to hang with me. And if I could show that it saved the company a few bucks, it would wind up doing the same for me.
With your fun money being pinched, investing some time to research your options can help you turn business travel into a great vacation. Here are five factors to keep in mind:Continue reading The top factors that influence blended travel opportunitiesThe top factors that influence blended travel opportunities originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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