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BEACH-WORK-LIFE-BALANCE: TOP BEACH DESTINATIONS FOR WORKING
Not everyone wants to spend their workation in a city; some people long for the tranquility of a picturesque, palm-fringed beach. It’s understandable, but logistically challenging—after all, palm trees don’t have Wi-Fi (yet).
Here’s a small selection of beaches (or locations with lots of beaches) that are great for a workation. We’ve looked at the cost of living locally, the quality of the broadband connection, the availability of coworking spaces, the number of sunshine hours, and the general attractiveness of the locations. This list is, of course, by no means definitive and perhaps also somewhat subjective, but it’s intended to give you a little bit of inspiration and insight into the range and possibilities of a workation.
The Canaries
The seven Canary Islands offer lots of variety and mild weather all year round. So it’s not too hot to concentrate on work, but usually nice and sunny. In addition, there’s a large workation community and a well-established internet service. There are numerous opportunities for after-work activities: hiking on Mount Teide, through the Cumbre Vieja National Park, or along the dunes of Gran Canaria. If you prefer more peace and quiet, you can retreat to El Hierro or La Gomera.
If you’ve still not found the right place for your workation, perhaps you’re more attracted to some exciting global cities? We’ve had a look around and put together a few cities for a workation.
Greece
Blue water and white beaches. We probably don’t have to say much more about Greece. Picturesque retreats can be found everywhere, with coworking spaces and entire houses. Why not just rent a villa in Crete and work with some colleagues over there? Beach, sun, olive oil, and fresh salads in the evening—that sounds like a respectable work-life balance. The only downside is that going back to work in your rainy home country after the workation might not be that easy.
If you’ve still not found the right place for your workation, perhaps you’re more attracted to some exciting global cities? We’ve had a look around and put together a few cities for a workation.
Caye Caulker, Belize
This small island with turquoise-blue waters lies a few kilometers off the coast of Belize City. Here you’ll find a Caribbean atmosphere, affordable living costs, and real palm trees to provide the background of your video call. And it’s where you’ll meet many like-minded employees to exchange experiences and get practical advice.
If you’ve still not found the right place for your workation, perhaps you’re more attracted to some exciting global cities? We’ve had a look around and put together a few cities for a workation.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is not a typical beach resort, but the beaches on Africa’s southern tip are certainly inspirational. Plus, it has breathtaking natural surroundings, penguins, elephants, and the famously beautiful vineyards near Stellenbosch. In addition, the cost of living is modest, there’s almost no time difference from Europe, good infrastructure in the cities, excellent hotel facilities that are also suitable for long-term stays, and—as we already mentioned—penguins.
If you’ve still not found the right place for your workation, perhaps you’re more attracted to some exciting global cities? We’ve had a look around and put together a few cities for a workation.
The Maldives
Absolute peace, out-of-this-world beaches, and a wide range of water sports—that’s a home office in paradise. This archipelago in the Indian Ocean is the place many long to move to. Many resorts have adapted to welcome workation guests and include a laundry service and family entertainment. Even the perfect hideaway—working on a remote sandbank with an excellent internet connection—is possible.
If you’ve still not found the right place for your workation, perhaps you’re more attracted to some exciting global cities? We’ve had a look around and put together a few cities for a workation.
