How to Create a Family ‘Bleisure' Trip

New York Times

8 hours ago

Many parents who have flexibility to work remotely are stitching together summer family travel with work trips. This combination of business and leisure travel — known as 'bleisure' — targets the mismatch of parents with limited time off and kids who are out of school.
A Deloitte 2025 summer travel industry study found that one-fourth of American workers traveling with kids said they planned to work during their longest trip of the summer — and they plan to extend those trips by an average of three days.
Balancing work responsibilities with a change of scenery and activities for kids can offer respite from the daily grind, and it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Some people extend business trips, catching up with family after meetings. Many travelers crash with loved ones to cut costs, while others sublet their homes while they're on the road.
Here are tips on managing work while getting away with family.
Set expectations with your employer
First, check your organization's remote work policy. Many companies have adopted norms, including dedicated work-from-anywhere periods, and 'summer Fridays' that employees can use to lengthen a weekend trip. Ask colleagues who have worked from the road for tips.
Speak with your manager about your plans, including the working hours you'll be keeping. Come prepared to discuss dates, the duration of the experiment if it's a new one for your workplace, and your manager's priorities and concerns. Be prepared to make some trade-offs, as these more flexible ways of working can require concessions from both sides.
Before the trip, try to set up meetings at your destination. If you work for a large organization, see if you can get face time with colleagues in the area. And you should make your availability and whereabouts clear to colleagues through Slack updates and out-of-office responses if you're taking weekdays off.
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