Work from poolside.
“Hush” work trips are on the rise – aka taking a trip where you can work remotely without telling your team. Trying to get away without taking time off? Keep reading for some ideas on where to go.
The pre-check
The week’s latest travel stories and news.
- Oh behave.
The US Senate and House proposed that TSA should be able to ban passengers who have been convicted or fined for interfering with airline crews. - #TravelTok flight risk.
Tried the “hidden city” hack from your fyp? You might want to reconsider – you could get banned from certain airlines. - Buckle up, baby.
The Association of Flight Attendants raised concern about lap seating for infants and toddlers at the FAA’s recent safety summit – here’s why. - Skip the line.
Global Entry application taking too long? There’s a way to speed up the approval process by having your in-person interview at the airport. - PSA: clean your bags.
This is your sign to do some spring cleaning with your luggage, too – experts weigh in on why and how to clean your bags after each trip.
Trending travel
How to take a (secret) vacation.
There’s a new trend for remote workers: hush trips. It’s the idea that you take a trip and just… work remotely while you’re on it. With your coworkers being none the wiser. 😉 If you’re down to blur out your Zoom background and maybe wake up a bit earlier (time zones are always a giveaway), check out our Work from Wherever guide. We’ve ranked the top destinations for remote workers. Here are just a few.
- Portugal.
This country earned the top spot for traveling remote workers because of its mix of accessibility for working from home, overall safety and ideal climate.
Go to Portugal. - Romania.
This destination came in as the third best place to work remotely in the world because it’s quaint and affordable for all types of travelers.
Go to Romania - Mauritius
Seeking an island for your remote work location? Say no more. Mauritius scored #4 on our list because it’s fairly safe and has great weather year-round.
Go to Mauritius - Costa Rica
Good weather and opportunity for adventure awaits when you work remotely from Costa Rica. Plus, this destination has high scores in safety and affordability.
Go to Costa Rica
Tricks of the Trade
The future is green.
According to our survey, 68% of Americans have changed their travel behavior in the last five years in response to sustainability concerns. We like that spirit. If you’re looking for resources to help you travel more responsibly, check out our new interactive City Guide for Mindful Travelers.
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