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WORKATIONS
When you take teams out of their daily routine to create space for focus, creativity, and stronger connections.
WORKATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AND CULTURE
What happens when your team steps out of the daily routine for a moment?
Many teams work hard together, but in the meantime get caught up in full schedules, isolated online meetings, and the same recurring patterns. There is little room for reflection, creativity, or genuine connection. Everyone keeps going, but not always in the same direction.
Yet that is precisely where the greatest gains are to be found.
What if you combine work and stepping back in an environment that provides new energy? Where conversations deepen naturally, ideas emerge faster, and teams learn to understand each other anew?
WHEN IS A WORKATION THE RIGHT CHOICE?
You might notice that collaboration is becoming more difficult. Teams work remotely a lot, creativity is declining, or people feel less connected to each other and the organization.
That is often the moment when a different environment helps to create movement. Because a workation isn't just about working remotely from abroad. It's about consciously creating space for focus, connection, and strengthening culture.
A workation only becomes valuable when it does more than just provide work at a beautiful location. You want people to understand each other better, collaborate differently, and return with new energy.
That is the difference between a team trip and a strategic workation.
WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN MEANINGFUL WORKATIONS
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WHAT IT DELIVERS
The power of a strong workation is seen not only during the trip, but especially in how teams collaborate afterward.
Stronger connection between colleagues and teams
More creativity and space for new ideas
Better collaboration within hybrid and remote teams
Greater engagement, trust, and team spirit
New energy and focus within the organization
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
From the very first meeting through to the final wrap-up of the trip, communication with BARENTSZEN was clear and professional. We received not only great tips about the destination (hotel/restaurants/experiences) but also excellent advice on the structure and logic of the program. During the trip, the local guides hired by BARENTSZEN and our tour leader Jiska’s sharp eye for detail made all the difference. She managed to guide our group of 26 people smoothly and graciously, allowing us to focus entirely on the experience. The result: an inspiring, unique, and connecting study trip where everything was safely and superbly organized.
The best moment? When you notice the energy flowing, without having to push.
From the very first introductory meeting, they truly listened to our wishes for the ideal office weekend. Djuna and Frederiek took care of every detail, ensuring the program perfectly aligned with our company and team. Our thanks to Djuna, Frederiek, and the entire team for the fantastic organization and this unforgettable weekend. We hope to work together again in the future!
Our company trip to Berlin was a success, thanks in part to the professional guidance of BARENTSZEN. They have excellent local connections and responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable staff.
For the anniversary trip to Reims, we worked closely with BARENTSZEN to create a memorable journey that would bring all colleagues closer together. Thanks to their creative and seamless organization, it became exactly the kind of trip people will be talking about for years to come.
Such an eye for detail, such a high level of flexibility and customer focus, and such a tight internal organization are things we rarely experience from suppliers. We would therefore like to wholeheartedly recommend Barentszen to any organization that wants to make their group trip a resounding success.
OUR SPECIALISTS WHO CREATE MOVEMENT
Our people don't think in terms of standard team trips, but in terms of the dynamics within your organization. They understand that collaboration becomes stronger when people truly get to know each other. And they know that the right environment can sometimes trigger more than months in the office.
Fee
Emma
Carina
Maxime
Marisa
Nicolien
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WORKATIONS
How do you ensure that a workation delivers more than just working from a beautiful location?
By clearly identifying beforehand what needs to change or be strengthened within the team. Is it about collaboration, creativity, culture, or connection? That goal determines how we build the workation. From the destination and work sessions to the balance between content, relaxation, and team interaction.
Which teams are workations suitable for?
We organize workations for hybrid teams, remote organizations, management teams, scale-ups, and international organizations, among others. Sometimes the focus is on culture strengthening, sometimes on strategy, innovation, or teambuilding. Every workation is tailored to the goals and dynamics of the team.
How do you combine work and relaxation during a workation?
It is precisely this combination that makes a workation powerful. There is room for focus and productivity, but also for relaxation, reflection, and spontaneous encounters. Think of joint work sessions in the morning and inspiring activities or free time later in the day. In this way, work and experience reinforce each other.
Is remote working from abroad actually productive?
Often even more so than expected. A different environment helps people break away from daily distractions and fixed routines. Teams communicate more consciously, think more creatively, and often experience more focus. Provided it is well-organized, a workation provides both energy and results.
Is a workation always the best choice for team development?
Not always. Sometimes an incentive trip is a better fit when the goal is primarily appreciation and reward. In other cases, a strategic offsite or international meeting works better for decision-making and in-depth content. Workations are most valuable when you want to consciously combine work, connection, and cultural development.
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our customers give us
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OTHER WAYS TO STRENGTHEN TEAMS
Team experiences
When you want to bring colleagues closer together and create memories together outside the daily work environment.
Inspiration travel
When you take people outside their daily context to gain new insights, different perspectives, and shared growth. When you want to position yourself as a knowledge leader within your market.
Offsites
When you want to step back with a smaller group to determine direction or refocus.
strategic meetings
When you want to work with a larger group on support, collaboration, and translating strategy into daily practice.
Custom event or custom trip
When you don't yet know which format fits the goal of highlighting your company or giving your people the attention they deserve.