Travel Without Losing Your Job

There’s an old paradox in world travel: When you finally have a job that can pay for your travel, you no longer have the freedom to get away. This may have been true for past generations, but more and more people are finding creative ways to explore all corners of the earth while nurturing full-time careers.

1. Extend your business trips

If you travel for work, you may already have a great opportunity at your fingertips. Make arrangements for an extra day or two at the end of the trip. You will likely have to pay for your room and food, but the flights have already been paid for. For long-term business trips, book at different hotels throughout your trip; it’s an opportunity to see other parts of town. You can even take a drive out of the metropolis to explore the less-traveled roads and smaller towns. Challenge yourself to eat at local restaurants and make friends with the locals.

2. Join a loyalty program

Many companies allow employees to use their personal loyalty accounts when booking hotels and flights. Be sure to send your credentials to the booking agent before the arrangements have been made. Best Western Rewards members can earn points at more than 4,200 hotels worldwide. You can redeem points for free nights and more on bestwesternrewards.com.

3. Ask about remote work

Conference calls, screen sharing and video chatting have made working from home a much more viable arrangement. Modern companies, especially in the tech industry, are embracing this new perk. When you stay at Best Western, you will always have free high-speed internet, making work on the road as simple as when you’re at the office.

4. Use your travel to make money

World travelers are finding creative ways to make money as they see the world. Travel blogging has become a booming industry with big brands hopping onboard to support dozens of traveling personalities as they record their experience. Handy camera work and a unique perspective might be your ticket to year-round travel.

5. Plan ahead and wisely

Traveling during off-peak seasons can cut your costs in half. As an added perk, the amount of tourists in the area will also be much lower. Plan early and monitor flight costs to purchase at the right times, which could save you thousands of dollars on international travel.

6. Redeem free nights worldwide

More hotel loyalty programs calculate their free night redemption rates using a dollar to point conversion formula. This means that international destinations, especially in major cities, prices can skyrocket. Best Western Rewards is different. No matter where you stay, members can redeem without feeling the effect of conversion rates.

You’re not bound by the old paradox. It’s time for you to see the world, and there’s no better time than right now to go. Book direct at bestwestern.com.