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Many people considering a working break to recharge their batteries, reconsider their priorities, or refocus their energy will research organized workations, like those offered by Hubs Travel, and end up deciding that it is just not for them. Why?
Information about organized workations often focuses on the group activities available and the strong community of likeminded people that participants are likely to encounter. While some people are looking for exactly this, others are wary because they are seeking privacy and independent space to focus on themselves and their priorities.
However, the wary group will be missing out since this is exactly what Hubs-Travel workations offer. The organization, activities, and community actually create space for privacy and personal time. Let me explain how it works.
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Workations
Workation packages like those offered by Hubs-Travel aim to offer a “choose-your-own-adventure” style experience. The organizing team makes sure that you have easy access to everything you need, but you choose the building blocks that you want to create the experience you need. And the great thing is that the experience is adaptable. If your needs change halfway through your trip, you can move those building blocks around and create something new.
Flexible Accommodation Options
You choose the kind of accommodation that you want, whether that is a spot in a co-living space or your own private apartment with self-catering facilities. There are value options available whether you are looking for community spirit or a private sanctuary.
Multiple Workspace Possibilities
The same goes for where and when you choose to work. You are free to work wherever you want. That could be your own apartment, a laptop-friendly coffee shop, or one of the coworking spaces available through the program, all of which offer a range of options from hot desks to private offices. Good Wi-Fi is always available wherever you are, and Hubs coworking spaces offer very flexible working hours.
Menu of Organized Activities
When you choose a Hub-Travel workation, you gain access to a community manager who is there to support you every step of the way, from choosing your best accommodation option to making sure you know your visa requirements.
They also organize group activities such as mountain hiking, city tours, wine-tasting days, networking dinners, and share-your-passion open mic nights. All these activities are optional, and you are free to choose if you want to participate and how much you want to participate. Your community manager will make sure you know what’s on and that you are very welcome, but they won’t be banging on your door, pressuring you to get involved with the group.
Hubs community managers are all experienced with remote working and understand that people have different social energy levels and professional commitments and that their role is to facilitate and not force.
Moreover, the community activities are designed to save you time. They take the time and headache out of researching hiking trails, organizing transport, and making reservations. All that prep work is done; you just need to decide whether you want to participate.
A Likeminded Community
One of the great things about a Hubs-Travel workation is that you find yourself part of a likeminded community. This provides a built-in social circle to help you make the most of your downtime and fill the social gap that can open when traveling alone. But this is not just any group of individuals. They are like-minded people looking for the same kind of space to both relax and focus on professional commitments. As a result, the group tends to be on the same page when it comes to managing their time and energy, and the community manager is there to help smooth any challenging group dynamics.
Opportunities for Solitude
All Hubs-Travel workations have opportunities for solitude. This was built into the program since it is well-established that while some people recharge their batteries in social settings, others need alone time. Community managers can help you identify safe solo hikes, find great places for a quiet drink, or book a massage or yoga session in the vicinity. If you prefer to organize your time alone, all Hubs-Travel destinations are within friendly and welcoming communities well-equipped to greet and work with travelers.
Choose Your Workation Experience
Basically, the Hub-Travel workation environment is all about helping you create the working holiday you want. It offers flexible options with a focus on professionals balancing work commitments with the kind of rest and relaxation they need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hubs-Travel Workations
With the topics and themes discussed above in mind, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Hubs-Travel workations.
Is Hubs Travel Pet-Friendly?
For many people, being able to unwind and focus means traveling with a pet. All Hubs Travel locations are pet-friendly, and you are free to bring your animal as long as you let us know in advance and book private accommodation. We ask all our workation participants to alert us of any allergies when booking so that we can deal with any conflicts such as dander allergies. If you are a pet lover but don’t have one of your own, other guests often do bring pets, or you can visit with animals that belong to members of the local community.
Is Hubs Travel Family Friendly?
Yes, Hubs Travel is family-friendly, and some participants choose to travel with their partner and/or children. We have specific family accommodation available, and the community manager can help organize activities for children and ensure a positive group dynamic experience for everyone present.
What Kinds of Activities Are Available?
The community manager will organize a wide range of activities, including communal dinners, outdoor excursions, workshops, and cultural activities. If you have any great ideas or things that you would like to share, you are also free to introduce them. Participation in all activities is optional, even if you choose to stay in the communal co-living accommodation.
Are Fitness Facilities Available?
You can easily gain access to fitness facilities at all Hubs Travel destinations. There is a fitness room available onsite for participants at the Lenk, Swiss Alps location. There is a good gym in Bovec in the Slovenian Alps that participants can join for a modest fee. In Budapest, you are staying in the heart of the city, with plenty of gyms, yoga studios, and other fitness options in the immediate area.
Are There Working Facilities in the Rooms?
There are working facilities available in all the rooms, including a good-sized work desk and high-speed Wi-Fi. All participants also have access to the coworking space, which offers both shared spaces and private spaces for video calls. Access to these working spaces is available 24/7.
