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We're excited to launch the first-ever 'State of Company Offsites' report and we need your expertise! It only takes 3 minutes to help us identify the latest trends and challenges in the offsite world by completing the survey below! In return, you'll receive exclusive early access to the full report! Join us in this exciting initiative and let's work together to define the future of corporate offsites: https://lnkd.in/eHrmg4-F #companyoffsites #survey #workplacetrends #teambuilding #futureofwork

Nobody will remember -Your salary -Your job title -How many hours you worked But they will remember: -When the retreat got rained out and there was no backup plan. -When the venue double-booked and your retreat dinner was held in the parking lot. -When the hotel was overbooked and you had to share a room with your boss. Don’t worry—leave it to us, and your team will have unforgettable memories for all the right reasons. 😉 #teamretreats #corporateretreats #teambondingmoments #surfoffice #nobodywillremember

With over 160 retreat locations worldwide, we've got you covered! 🌍 Our extensive selection spans across Europe, the USA and Canada, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. Whether you're seeking a serene mountain team retreat or a beachfront paradise, our location finder will help you discover the perfect spot for your next retreat. Explore our global database and find the ideal setting to inspire your team and create unforgettable memories! #globaldatabase #retreatlocations #surfoffice #teamretreats #corporateretreats

I think I found the ultimate city for a family workation! I've spent the past few months in Da Nang. It's a fast-growing beach city in central Vietnam, usually famous for being close to Hoi An 🙂 But it’s becoming a destination of its own - walkable, affordable, safe, and filled with hundreds of work-friendly coffee shops. Walking through the streets of Da Nang, you can feel that it's a global remote work hub in the making. Some creative solutions I've seen so far: ☑ Workspace inside a grocery store ☑ Workspace inside a playground ☑ Workspace inside a yoga studio ☑ Workspace inside a spa Interesting to see what this city will look like in 5 years 🇻🇳 P.S. Da Nang is not just perfect for remote working families but also for corporate teams. Check out Da Nang, Hoi An, and 160+ offsite locations at Surf Office 🤘

In 2023, we saw a big shift in the type of locations where companies organize retreats: 🏙️ Before Covid, most companies wanted to host a retreat in a city like Barcelona or Lisbon. After Covid, this demand for city locations dramatically decreased. 🏖️ Beach retreats have always been trendy. Southern European locations are our bestsellers for years. It's hard to beat that combo of weather, food, and affordability. Central America is on the rise too, especially Costa Rica and Mexico. 🏕️ The category called "Countryside" is probably the most interesting. It grew by more than 200% between 2022 and 2023 and continues growing this year. By countryside, we mean retreats in villages, nature, near lakes, and mountains. Glamping is popular, too, but it is still very niche. This is the data from Surf Office. I'm curious about companies that don't organize retreats with us. We launched a survey to collect this data. Not just location data (the ideal number of nights, etc.) If you organize company retreats, it would be epic to have you as a participant. It takes less than 3 minutes: https://lnkd.in/eeZeg7a5 The results of this survey will be published later this year as "The State of Company Offsites". For sure it is going to be insightful for everyone.

Our expert team of retreat organizers have created a FREE RETREAT BUDGET CALCULATOR! 👇 Included in the calculator: 📍 Local pricing 🏡 Accommodation Costs 🤝 Meeting Space 🥘 Catering Services 🏄♂️ Team Building Activities ✈️ Airport Transfers (not included: flight costs, retreat planning fees, personalized schedule costs) Go ahead and plan your next retreat with our free calculator: https://lnkd.in/eWaKRuUh Need more help from local experts? Get in touch with the Surf Office! #retreatbudget #budgetcalculator #surfoffice #

How this workaway in Barcelona turned out to be a generator of 12 product features... 32 people, 10 days, 12 product features, one hackathon! Mynd gathered 32 developers, product people, and business people for their retreat in Barcelona. Over 10 days, their goal was to run a hackathon, develop 12 new product ideas, and have plenty of fun via various team-building activities. Before the retreat took place, developers and product experts curated ideas for the work to be done in Barcelona. They prepared all the key design elements for the application as building blocks. This made it easier for the developers to build a great-looking prototype without a designer involved. It’s like using LEGO bricks – an intuitive process that doesn’t require the help of a designer. The retreat aimed to unite everyone, encouraging them to step out of their usual roles and work collaboratively on solving problems. This approach led to the successful creation of 12 innovative product features. #problemsolving #hackaton #teamretreat #teambuildingactivities

Missing the excitement of the Paris Olympics? With your very own Office Olympics, we might just have a way to bring the gold to your workplace! Check out our latest blog post for 14 fun and engaging game ideas to get started. 🌟🏆👉 https://lnkd.in/gGAbMqAS #teamretreats #surfoffice #funofficegames #officeolympics

Can you think of your most memorable interaction with a colleague? Was it during office hours, an online chat, the coffee machine, or perhaps a casual BBQ at your company retreat? 😏 Our travel planners cite food and drink as a key factor in a successful team retreat. 🍽️🍹 "Sharing a meal goes beyond nourishment - it builds camaraderie, sparks creativity and creates lasting memories." #teambondingmoments #surfoffice #companyretreat #teambuildingactivities

This might have been one of the most memorable trips we’ve organized yet! 👇 (and yes, working was the main activity for the guests) 📍 Athens Riviera 1️⃣ Great developer hackathon👨💻 3️⃣ Days 6️⃣5️⃣ Employees Alephium's Athens Riviera retreat featured presentations, brainstorming, and networking among 65 attendees, set against stunning Mediterranean sunsets. We focused on what we do best: creating a productive and memorable ecosystem retreat. With 65 core contributors, developers, and supporters from around the world, our planner Cristi crafted an epic experience. The backdrop of historic Athens provided a perfect setting for work sessions, presentations, and passionate discussions. The breathtaking Mediterranean sunsets and delicious traditional Mediterranean cuisine added to the unforgettable experience. A typical example of working and having fun on a workation: https://lnkd.in/eJxNYa5C #workation #teamretreat #surfoffice #teambuildingactivity #athensriviera