06/10/2026
You’ve taken time off. Why are you still treating your holiday like a performane target?
During my years flying around the world as Lufthansa crew, I learnt to plan for rest, protect my sleep and respect my energy.
Whether my younger self always followed that advice is another matter. 😉
There were cities to explore, people to meet and evenings far too interesting to end early. Sometimes I returned needing a massive recovery plan and absolutely no 3 am alarm clocks.
Over the years, I got smarter. Mostly.
Now, as a travel professional and wellness coach, I recognise a familiar pattern among women in business.
We fill our holidays the way we fill our working weeks.
A tour here. A dinner reservation there. Another city because we’re “so close”.
Apparently, even our downtime needs to demonstrate productivity.
Then we come home exhausted and face the inbox with less energy than when we left.
Before choosing your next destination, ask yourself: How do I want to feel when I return?
If you’re hoping for rest, clarity and renewed energy, here’s what I suggest:
🌿 Pace: Fewer stops, longer stays, slower mornings.
🌿 Space: Leave some time unplanned. An afternoon with nothing to report is perfectly acceptable.
🌿 Place: Choose surroundings that help you unwind—water, mountains, gardens or somewhere quiet where you feel looked after.
🌿 People: Consider whose company you need. That might include some time entirely to yourself.
And yes, a massage can be lovely. But it has a lot of work to do if you squeeze it between three tours and a 6 am departure.
I still love exploring. I’ve simply learnt that I don’t need to exhaust myself to make a trip worthwhile.
Your holiday deserves at least as much care as your business calendar. Including the gaps.
Want my restorative travel checklist? Message me RESET and I’ll send it through.
