From ‘WFH’ to ‘Work from Hotel’

While 2020 forced us to ‘work from home’, 2021 will see more of us choose to ‘work from hotel’, thanks to the introduction of new extended visa packages now offered by some countries and new ‘long-stay’ packages rolled out by various luxury hotels and resorts.

If you’re tempted to take a ‘Workation’ this year and relocate somewhere more beautiful and inspiring, Hotel Guru has compiled its top five luxury long-stay destinations, so you can turn your Zoom beach backdrop into a reality, without giving up your day job.

Vakkaru, Maldives

This Maldivian five-star hotel has introduced a “Work Well” package, available for guests staying for 21 days or longer. The $25,000 price tag includes a month’s stay for two adults, plus a free upgrade to a bigger villa with a study, equipped with a printer and office supplies. Let your “Vacay PA” handle your everyday needs while you catch up remotely with colleagues in the “beach boardroom”. Maintain your physical and mental health with daily personal training, yoga or meditation sessions, and a bespoke nutritional programme to keep you nourished. Rooms start from £592 per night.

Curtain Bluff, Antigua

Take advantage of Antigua’s new visa program, “Nomad Digital Residence”, which allows visitors to “live and move freely” across the territory and benefit from Antigua and Barbuda’s personal income tax-free status. Book an “Extended Stay” at the luxurious yet laid-back Curtain Bluff, a family-owned five-star resort located on a bluff overlooking two picturesque beaches. Two adults staying for 21 days or more in the Hulford Collection of suites can benefit from a 50% discount. Rooms start from £574 per night.

Hotel Esencia Mexico

Just 30 minutes’ drive north of Tulum you’ll find the luxury Hotel Esencia, set on the jungle-fringed shores of the Mayan Riviera. Here, remote workers can wake up for sunrise yoga before settling in for the day on an outdoor hammock, complete with laptop and smoothie in hand. Meanwhile, over-stretched parents can pay for daily childcare at an extra cost, giving them time to wind down with a soothing Temazcal spa treatment or a good book on the beach. Rooms start from £480 per night.

Cobbler’s Cove, Barbados

If you’re dreaming of setting up your own office in paradise, then Barbados is the place to go, as visitors to this Caribbean island can now apply for a year-long ‘work from home’ visa. Cobblers Cove, a peaceful luxury beachfront hotel set in a former 1940s plantation house, is now offering extended stays of a minimum of 21 days. Guests can benefit from free laundry, a daily mini-bar restock, and a personal maid service. Rooms start from £386 per night.

Cap Maison, Saint Lucia

At Cap Maison in Saint Lucia, guests can book a tropical ‘Workation’ at this family run boutique villa resort. Make yourself at home in your private villa, which comes with a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining and living rooms, private pool and concierge service. Tutors are available for guests travelling with children, to help them keep up with their studies. And when it’s time to switch off, enjoy access to a secluded sandy beach and two of the best restaurants on the island. Rooms start from £332 per night.

 

Written by Nadia Walford

posted Monday, 1st March 2021