LIFESTYLE | WORKATION

Make your virtual Zoom background a reality with these six longer-stay workation packages , from Bali to Dubai

Boardwalk , Aruba Who wouldn ’ t want to work from the ‘ happiest island in the world ’? Boutique hotel Boardwalk in Aruba has a 21-day stay minimum workcation program where you can work from a hammock , in a private seating area alongside the pool or request desk extensions for use at a reserved beach hut .

Jumeirah Emirates Towers , Dubai , UAE Work remotely , from a minimum of 31 days up to a year , from the five-star Emirates Towers in the heart of Dubai . The Discover Remote Work Package gives access to a co-working lounge and Biz Pod centre with full secretarial support . There are breakfastonly , half-board and full-board options and you get discounts to the hotel ’ s many outlets including Michelin-starred Hakkasan and London favourite , The Ivy . There ’ s an oxygen bar to keep buzzing , a flotation pool to relax , a karaoke bar to have fun , and access to the hotel ’ s sister property ’ s pristine private beach .

Desa Potato Head , Bali , Indonesia With a business travel visa , you can now stay up to six months in Bali and at creative village Desa Potato Head reside here on a workation package from one week up to six months . Designed to reshape how people experience hospitality , this beachfront village and hotel embraces community living , with spaces dedicated to sustainability , cultural immersion and the arts . Long-term residents enjoy allinclusive access to beachside co-working spaces , and stay in rooms with ocean views and adjoining offices . There ’ s a doctor on call 24 / 7 .

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane , London , UK Want to stay in the heart of London ? Four Seasons ’ 30-day-plus Extend Your Stay package delivers a number of perks curated to provide optimum work-life balance – from airport transportation and personal concierge to a personalised culinary and wellness plan and twice-weekly fitness sessions . In-room espresso machines and 24-hour business services will ensure productivity .

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome , Paris , France Promising a stay where you can be ‘ pampered and productive ’, Hyatt ’ s The Great Relocate package has a minimum 29-night stay and can be taken in more than 125 destinations throughout 2022 , from Zanzibar to Venice . Why not try the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome ? Centrally located , just a stone ’ s throw from the legendary Place Vendome , and super-chic , the hotel delivers Michelin-starred gastronomy , 24 / 7 secretarial support , complimentary laptops and a technology concierge . Pack your work , family , even your pets .

Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa , Seychelles The workation package , for 10-plus nights , at Hilton Seychelles delivers high-speed internet , meeting rooms and a library for when you really need to focus . Stay in a tree-house style residence with a huge terrace offering panoramic views to top even the swankiest of corner offices . Prework , enjoy floating breakfasts from the privacy of your own pool , and post-work , take part in a host of free activities from snorkelling to kayaking .

128 July 2022