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Two weeks in Feb - sunshine, swimming and remote working - where would you go? Not too pricey...

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loveyouradvice · 05/01/2026 20:43

Just that really ... I can have the luxury of self-funding two weeks away in Feb. I'll be working 6-7 hours a day, and outside that I'd love to swim twice a day, eat healthy food and relax... so almost like a cross between treating it like a spa and a work holiday.

Where would you go? Or where have you been?

I've realised Im looking for:

  • enough warmth for swimming and sunbathing so not Egypt/Canaries
  • good wifi for work
  • a decent pool for swimming twice a day
  • relaxed as a solo woman
  • decent healthy food so I eat well and lose weight without really thinking about it
  • fairly quiet
  • interesting enough for wandering around - whether walking by the sea or exploring night markets... Im fairly easily pleased
And yes, not too expensive....
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CatsMagic · 06/01/2026 07:29

Why dont you just take 2 weeks leave and have a solo holiday ?

researchers3 · 06/01/2026 07:35

Africa if jet lag is going to be an issue.

But I'd just take 2 weeks off and go to Vietnam or Thailand!

Scrabbler · 06/01/2026 07:37

my employer will allow a few weeks working abroad but only if you have the right to work in that country (ie you are a citizen of that country or have a visa that allows you to work) and it has been cleared by our tax team.

Do check you have the right to work wherever you’re going , the tax implications and whether your employer is ok with it.

bumphousebump · 06/01/2026 08:11

Mexico City, huge numbers of people working remotely, beautiful leafy quiet areas, great food.

loveyouradvice · 06/01/2026 09:27

Sorry, should have said I'm self-employed. So definitely a work break. Time difference ok if not significant, ie a few hours.

And I will take holiday later in the year.

Budget definitely a concern but going to check out all suggestions! Amazed that Mexico City has beautiful leafy quiet areas, having been just once I think of it as huge and bustling and tough to get around!

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countdowntonap · 06/01/2026 09:57

Next Savoy Signature Hotel in Funchal

bumphousebump · 06/01/2026 11:33

@loveyouradvicei know, I was as surprised as you. But spent 10 days there on a part work trip/part holiday last year. Stayed in the Condesa/Roma area, honestly beautiful, quiet, full of charming cafes and restaurants all stuffed with Americans who are distance working from there.

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 06/01/2026 11:37

Cape Verde will be warm, and only an hour time difference.

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