A workation is literally what the word means - working + vacation - a working vacation. With most of the world working remotely, there's no better time to go on a workation than now! If you're wondering what the best places for a workation are, we have a few interesting suggestions from 32 digital nomads who pioneered the workation culture! From Maldives to Chamonix, these workation destinations are just where you need to head for a productive change of scene.
Best Workation Destinations 2022
Bali is secretly the undisputed workation capital of the world. This tropical paradise has no dearth of coworking spaces, each of them providing high quality internet, unparalleled business opportunities - all in the most incredible locations.
Best co-working spaces in Bali
No-Location, Outpost, Hubud, Dojo
Monthly cost of living in Bali
$720 to $2,600
Bali Workation Visa Rules
While Indonesia does not have a "digital nomad visa" yet, the Social, Tourist or Cultural Visa (B-211) allows you to stay 60 days, can be extended 3 times for 30 days each, issued by consulate or embassy outside Indonesia, extension can be done in Indonesia. A sponsor letter is needed to get this visa. Know More
If you’re going to work from home, why not work from paradise? Maldives is perfect for a luxury workation (or a budget one) with extensive Wi-Fi service literally under every palm tree and an impeccable view everytime you look up from your laptop.
Best co-working spaces in Maldives
While there aren't any "co-working spaces" in Maldives, all resorts here are equipped for a comfortable workation. The Nautilus Maldives, Soneva Fushi , Kudadoo Maldives, Anantara Dhigu and Pullman Maldives have launched attractive workation packages to lure digital nomads into the island for a long-term stay.
Monthly cost of living in Maldives
$827 to $1772 (excluding resort stay)
Maldives Workation Visa Rules
30 day tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. If you're looking to stay longer, apply for a work Visa that is issued for a foreigner to stay in Maldives for the purpose of employment. Know More
Mexico has become a haven for workationers looking for affordable lifestyles, uber-cheap living costs, a stable and productive work environment as well as an inspiring and robust social life. The year round great climate and delicious food is obviously a plus!
Best co-working spaces in Mexico
Nest, Homework, The POOL, Impact Hub, Ayni
Monthly cost of living in Mexico
$800 to $2,000
Mexico Workation Visa Rules
The working visitor visa is the most common type of visa for the employment of foreign nationals on a temporary basis. One can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days with permission to be remunerated in Mexico for activities carried out in the country. If you intend to stay longer, Mexico issues a Temporary Resident Visa to remote workers that are financially self-sufficient, that’s good for one year with the ability to renew for another 3 years. Know More
Overwater bungalows on lapis lazuli waters makes for an ideal vacation and a workation too. While Bora Bora is a popular hit among honeymooners, workationers are slowly moving to the islands of French Polynesia for recluse from the worldly hustle.
Best co-working spaces in Bora Bora
Tahiti Coworking, Work'In Tahiti
Monthly cost of living in Bora Bora
$1500 to $3,000
Bora Bora Workation Visa Rules
Any foreigner who wishes to stay more than three months in French Polynesia must apply for a long-term French Polynesia visa with the exception of citizens of the exempt countries. If you're interested in staying for less than 3 months, visitors holding a residence permit from one of the countries of the European Union or the Schengen Area are exempt from the requirement to obtain a visa provided that their residence permit is valid for the duration of their stay in French Polynesia. Know More
New Zealand has vibrant metropolitan cities and at the same time, the rolling hills and ancient Kauri trails in rural New Zealand is a treat beyond. If you're a workationer who likes the best of both city life and bucolic serenity, this is where you should head for the perfect balance.
Best co-working spaces in New Zealand
BizDojo, Digital Nomad , Bridge Street Collective, ARGO beach Co-working, SODA Inc , Hangar Workspace
Monthly cost of living in New Zealand
$780 to $1000
New Zealand Workation Visa Rules
If you’re a US Passport holder and age between 18-30 years, you can get a working holiday visa. If you do not have a US passport and still want to workation in New Zealand, a tourist visa that allows you to stay upto 3 months in the country. Know More
Thailand, a jungle island paradise is one of the global hubs for digital nomads and workationers are soon encroaching for their slice. Cotton-white beaches, street-side noodles, tuk tuks and Buddhist temples around every corner - Thailand has a great balance of postcard-worthy destinations and workation essentials. Not to forget, the dirt cheap accomodation that allows you to stay guilt-free for as long as your visa permits!
Best co-working spaces in Thailand
Hubba, KoHub, The Hive, Hub53, The Company, BeachHub, Punspace
Monthly cost of living in Thailand
$290 to $700
Thailand Workation Visa Rules
Digital nomads in Thailand might soon be able to apply for the Smart Visa, allowing an up to 4 years stay without a work permit. Until the Smart Visa gets approved, a Triple Entry visa is your best bet. It has the longest validity, the lowest risk and allows you to be in the country for 6 months (with 3 border runs in between) Know More
Bansko is a small mountain village in Bulgaria at the foot of the Pirin Mountains that turns into ski-town during the winter but is very quiet during summers, ideal for workationers. The best part about Bansko is its nomad community - “Co-working Bansko” with 100+ location independent expats/nomads/business owners (on site). This community has put Bansko on the map as a digital nomad destination, fostering an amazing environment to be productive during the day and socialize in the evenings.
Best co-working spaces in Bansko
Coworking Bansko (one and only place)
Monthly cost of living in Bansko
$500 to $800
Bansko Workation Visa Rules
Bulgaria is part of the EU, but not in the Schengen zone. This means EU citizens can stay there indefinitely without a visa. Non-EU citizens can stay for up to 90 days, while those from other countries are required to get a Visa C that allows them to stay in the country upto 90 days. Know More
Georgia is an upcoming workation destination among remote workers, thanks to its generous visa system for more than 95 countries where remote workers are invited to stay for 365 days, visa-free! Add to that the country's stunning scenery hospitable locals, affordable prices, and fantastic wine - this country is a prize-winner!
Best co-working spaces in Georgia
Regus, Impact Hub, Terminal Khorava
Monthly cost of living in Georgia
$700 to $1,000
Georgia Workation Visa Rules
Citizens of more than 90 countries and territories can enter Georgia without a visa for stays of up to one year. Non-visa-free nationalities must obtain a short-term visa that allows them to stay upto 30 days (extensions allowed). Know More
Montenegro is one of the cheapest countries in the Balkans with a rare combination of snow-capped mountains and almost year-round sunshine. It is one of the most popular Balkan states among digital nomads, and it is also very much in trend among adventure travelers. With cheap mobile phone coverage, many co-working spaces to choose from and a sprouting community of digital adventurers - Montenegro allows the perfect balance of work and adventure.
Best co-working spaces in Montenegro
Playworking, Work Hub , Kolektiv Novi, HUBrela
Monthly cost of living in Montenegro
$600 to $800
Montenegro Workation Visa Rules
The best visa for workations in Montenegro would be the long stay visa that enables one to stay in Montenegro up to 6 months per calendar year (no visa runs required). Know More
Iceland is a land of awe-inspiring natural landscapes, with its gnaturally occurring hot springs, bubbling mud pools, a string of unpredictably violent volcanoes. It has warm locals, a strong cultural life and presents a stunning view of the Northern Lights. Add to this scenic equation, the recently introduced Work in Iceland program and you've got yourself the perfect workation destination.
Best co-working spaces in Iceland
Regus, Hitt HĂşsiĂ°, Minor Coworking, HUSID, The Blue Bank, Innovation House
Monthly cost of living in Iceland
$2000 to $3500
Iceland Workation Visa Rules
As per the Work in Iceland digital nomad visa introduced in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, teleworkers to work remotely for overseas companies and stay in the country for up to 6 months. However, to qualify for this visa, workers have to earn at least $88,000 per annum. In addition, Iceland requires applicants to satisfy certain health insurance requirements as well. Know More
Here's what top travel influencers and digital nomads had to say about where they'd like to go on a workation
Alex & James - @twosometravellers
Alex and James quit their jobs back in 2019 to explore this beautiful world. After working for impressive organisations like American Express, Ritrz-Carlton and many more, the couple were certain that travel blogging was their calling.
Mexico! We think it would be the perfect combo of beach hunting and working, mixed with good food and a great expat community.
Angie - @angieaway
Angie quit her full-time PR role to follow her dreams of travel and writing. She embarked on a year long journey back in 2011 and visited 13 countries from which paved way to her instagram page - angieaway.
I’m used to working everywhere I go, so this is a tough call! I’d probably choose somewhere off-the-beaten path like Montana or Wyoming. I’d get a cabin in the woods where the only distractions would be wildlife and my daily hike.
Becca & Dan - @halfhalftravel
Becca and Dan began as long-distance couple and soon became the founders of the halfhalftravel blog. What started as an attempt to create memories while they were apart took the internet by storm soon enough and there has been no looking back since.
Our dream workation destination is Georgia (the country, not the state!) We've heard incredible things about going to Georgia as a digital nomad and using Georgia's capital city as a base for exploring the rest of the region. This is SUPER high on our list and we hope to get to Georgia sooner rather than later.
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Annika - @midnightblueelephant
After launching a successful E-book and getting featured in many articles in different languages, Annika has found herself wanting to explore more. She presents an array of adventure sports, hidden gems, sustainable hotels and authentic cultures through her blog and social media.
I think for many it is still a place like Bali and that with good reason - it has great infrastructure for digital nomads and I like how easily you can get to other Indonesian islands for adventures. Personally I get more done in Cape Town as I consider it one of my basecamps and the wine is better which sometimes helps 🙂 These days, I do appreciate the couch at my dad's house in Germany. It might not be my dream destination but it is cozy and I am getting loads done!
Sabina - @girlvsglobe
Sabina, orginally from Western Europe is now settled in the rainy country of Scotland. She started off her blogging journey back in 2014 while working as a broadcast journalist in Russia. She hopes to backpack across Malawi someday.
Anywhere near the sea! Spending 2020 in London has been wonderful in many ways, but I really miss having sand between my toes. Mexico seems to be a popular choice among travel bloggers at the moment.
Jacob - @jacobthefu
Local Adventure is a travel lifestyle blog featuring Jacob Fu and team. This blog was hatched to encourage travellers to explore hidden gems within their own city/state. Ever since, this blog has been a voice for all things local.
Maui, it's been a while since we've had a beachcation.
Nikki @britotmove
Nikki Webster manages a successful travel blog along with a full-time job. She has travelled over 50 countries across 6 continents and hopes to discover every nook and corner of the globe.
The Maldives! I draw a lot of my creative energy from space. While I’m not into beaches or sitting on them trying to catch a tan. I can stare at the ocean for hours. I’ve never been but I know that staying in an overwater bungalow looking out at the clearest blue water would make a workcation totally stress free.
Lucy - @absolutelylucy
I think my top ones currently would be New Zealand, Colombia, Argentina and Indonesia because they were my goals for working remotely in 2020-21. I was very excited to spend some time living in each and working remotely but sadly that has been put on hold, but they remain my dream and I will make them come true.
I think my top ones currently would be New Zealand, Colombia, Argentina and Indonesia because they were my goals for working remotely in 2020-21. I was very excited to spend some time living in each and working remotely but sadly that has been put on hold, but they remain my dream and I will make them come true.
Denise - @chroniclesinwonderland
Denise describes herself as a chaotic traveler who indulges in very little planning and lets her instincts do the traveling. She has been traveling for the last 7 years and currently resides in Germany, the country she was born in.
It’s definitely Bali! Bali is super cheap to live, has wonderful beaches and mountains. The roads are filled with traditional ceremonies and everyone is happy. Seriously, everyone is happy. The food is good with lot’s of plant based options. And there are small (nicely designed) cafes everywhere (especially around Canggu). The WiFi is good and you’ll meet many many other digital nomads around Bali. Plus the surf is good (I could go on for ages, hahaha)
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Nellie - @wildjunket
Nellie Huang, a Singaporean by birth and a wanderbug by choice. Her first backpacking trip to Australia back in 2007, inspired her to travel around the world for a living. She started her blog in 2008 and has travelled to 142 countries ever since.
My dream workation: working from a villa in Tulum with my own private pool and daily trips to the beach and cenotes!
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Tiffany - @luxetiffany
Tiffany Dowd, a Boston resident travel expert shares her luxury getaways and is the founder of Luxe Social Media. She helps travelers find the best resorts, spas, hotels for a memorable trip through her blog and social media.
My dream workation destination would be The Brando Resort, a sustainable luxury resort on the private island of Tetiaroa. It’s the ultimate private island hideaway in French Polynesia, and it would be the ultimate “remote office”, The resort has lightning-speed WiFi allowing you to get all of your work done quickly so you can play the rest of the day paddle-boarding or snorkelling in the lagoon or relaxing at the Polynesian spa.
Becky - @wearetravelgirls
Becky is a British born, tea loving, world travelling small business owner and recovering banker based In Sunny California! She and Vanessa are the founders of @wearetravelgirls, an instagram community built to inspire, connect & educate female travelers across the globe.
Bora Bora! It has been on my travel bucket list for as long as I can remember and whilst it might not be the best place to get much work done (!) it would give you some amazing laptop views and be a dream workation destination!
Kach - @2monkeysTravel
This beautiful couple embarked on their adventure together back in 2013 and have visited over 80 countries together! The couple currently live in the sunny country of Montenegro and look forward to their next adventure together.
Our dream "workation" destination is Montenegro, which is exactly why we chose to live here! The sea on one side, the mountains on the other, amazing fresh food and overall very cheap to live. In fact, Montenegro is fast becoming a new haven for digital nomads and remote workers who feel the same way that we do. You can read our articles about living in Montenegro on our new website - montenegrodigitalnomad.com
David - @davidsbeenhere
A Miami born, David started his travel blogging journey in 2007 and there's been no looking back since. 22 countries and many wholesome travel videos later, he's in Albania currently.
Great question! Work-cations are basically what I do anyway, but I guess my dream destination for one would be either Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, or Manipur in Northeast India. I actually had a trip to Nagaland planned about a year ago, but it got scrapped at the last minute, and I've been dying to get back to northeast India since my first trip in March of 2019. It's such a unique region, so different from the rest of the country, and it's a region that many people don't cover or visit. I want to showcase these places in-depth and really dive into the people, food, culture, and natural beauty. More people need to know about these states and I want to show people why they should visit them.
Nora @hobonora
Nora Dunn is a travel enthusiast and has travelled to over 60 countries in 12 years. She gave up her financial planning practice to start a life of an adventure and explore untouched travel destinations. Through her experiences with finance along with her travel adventures, Nora focuses on financial sustainable travel to help avid travellers visit countries they never thought they could.
I have already visited some dream workation destinations (like Chiang Mai and Bali), but I would like to check out Bansko in Bulgaria. It’s a small mountain town that has a low cost of living, fast internet, and a huge digital nomad presence. A close second choice would be somewhere in Estonia.
Raghav - @raghavmodi
Raghav is an avid traveler. What started off as a hobby is now a major part of his day. His blog features a plethora of genres which include - food, movies, books and of course, travel! After travelling to more than 15 countries, Raghav hopes to share his exciting trips on his blog in the future.
Even though I write about travel and food I much prefer to “enjoy” my holiday than “work” during it. In a world full of digital nomads, I guess I’m somewhat of an old soul. I’m also lucky that I can take a week or three off from working so that I can completely immerse myself into the place I’m visiting. Still, the thought of spending a long period at one place does sound dreamy. And if I do decide on that, it would either be a quiet island or mountain getaway - a small secluded place like an island in the Maldives/Bora Bora or maybe a chalet in Switzerland (don’t think I can afford that).
