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Business travel is always a mix of work and pleasure, but one component that always factors into the situation is stress management. This can come from a sense of dislocation, distaste for lengthy airport security measures, or just being away from loved ones. Fortunately, we have some tips to help you cope with the stress of living in a home away from home.
Do Prior Preparations
Making an itinerary based on all your commitments and locking down your schedule will help you get more done each day. Even if your company or business contacts have pre-set meeting times or events, you can create your own plan of what you want to accomplish or visit while staying abroad.
Book Your Short-Term Residence
Select only the executive-class short-term residences that meet your high expectations. When staying abroad for business, you should avoid crowded or cramped hotels that lack the amenities you need to fully enjoy yourself. Instead, look for a short-term apartment that comes with toiletries, a full-size kitchen, en-suite laundry, and the option for high-speed WiFi.
Plan for the Unexpected
Give yourself a big margin for error if it takes longer to get somewhere than you expect. Also, remember to pack extra batteries, a high-quality phone charger, and a travel adapter so that your smartphone, laptop, and tablets are always up and running when you need them.
Pack Light and Only Carry the Essentials
Almost everything you need is likely available, especially if you’re travelling to a major metropolitan city like Toronto. If you have en-suite laundry available in your short-term rental apartment, then you can have more freedom by packing fewer clothes. Books and music can all be loaded in electronic format on your mobile devices. However, don’t forget the essential items like personal medications, your favourite night clothes, or anything else that makes you feel at ease.
Reserve Time for Yourself
Just because you have a jam-packed schedule with ambitious goals doesn’t mean you can’t make the time for self-care. If you select a furnished residence with a gym, spa, or pool, you will have a way to get some exercise and unwind at the end of your busy days. Another option is to carefully select a short-term rental in close proximity to other sights or experiences that you want to have. For instance, if staying in Toronto, there are downtown apartments that are a stone’s throw to the CN Tower and the hub of night life.
Let the Experts Help You Find the Best Short-Term Rental
MAC Furnished Residences Inc. reduces traveller stress thanks to our excellent customer service. We have over 17 years of experience in providing executive-class travellers short-term rentals in designer-decorated suites with a convenient array of amenities. We take care of all the details, so you don’t have to. To find out more, speak with our multilingual staff (English, French, Italian, Croatian, Greek, and Spanish) by contacting us toll-free at 1-(866)-393-2322, locally at 416-222-0025, or e-mailing us at info@macsuites.ca.