Business trips no longer follow the same solo rhythm they once did. As remote and hybrid work styles continue to reshape routines, travelers are choosing to bring family along for the ride.
The result is a growing movement toward family-centered workcations—where productivity blends naturally with shared experiences, and traditional business travel takes on a more meaningful role.
The Shift Toward Family-First Bleisure Travel
Bleisure travel—once known simply as combining business obligations with leisure time—has widened into something more intentional. Flexible schedules have encouraged a surge in workcations and blended trips, which have risen by more than 25% in recent years. Travelers now look for stays that go beyond functional rooms and predictable amenities. Longer visits, spacious layouts, wellness options, and access to calming environments have become essential.
Families who once vacationed separately now tag along on business trips, creating a new rhythm of shared mornings, independent afternoons, and memorable evenings. This changing mindset has prompted resorts to reassess how they balance productivity and downtime within the same space.
Two destinations capturing this shift are The Sanctuary Beach Resort in California and Omni Interlocken in Colorado. Each offers its own interpretation of work-and-family balance without compromising comfort or function.
The Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina, CA
Instagram | sanctuarybeachresort | The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a peaceful retreat balancing digital needs with focused wellness.
A coastal retreat known for its peaceful setting, The Sanctuary Beach Resort shapes its experience around a “Disconnect to Reconnect” philosophy. The property balances digital needs with wellness-driven programming that encourages guests to slow down between tasks.
Experiences featured at the resort include:
Beachfront yoga and sound baths
Guided dune walks and butterfly tours
Culinary sessions such as oyster shucking, ocean-water pickling, and pasta workshops
Creative offerings like Kintsugi, watercolor by the ocean, and crystal-based sessions
Bluffside picnics and BOND’Fire s’mores gatherings
Its Burnout Recovery Journey offers a deeper reset, combining spa rituals, aromatherapy, sleep-support tools, and digital detox elements.
Kelli Sturges, Director of Guest Experiences & Programming, highlights the property's proximity to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, calling it “the perfect blend of accessibility and escape.” She explains that many bleisure guests want a place where they can “log in and log off” without sacrificing focus or peace. Strong Wi-Fi extends outdoors, giving travelers the freedom to work from beachfront patios.
The resort builds its schedule with decompression in mind. After meetings or corporate retreats, teams can participate in meditation, art classes, or restorative beach sessions. Sturges notes that leadership groups increasingly ask for experiences that support bonding and long-lasting connections, not just scheduled agendas.
Omni Interlocken, Broomfield, CO
Between sweeping Rocky Mountain and Front Range views, Omni Interlocken blends family activities with work needs in a way that speaks to modern travelers. A recent refresh introduced nature-inspired accommodations and design touches that reflect the surrounding region.
Guests can enjoy a 27-hole championship golf course, wellness options such as floating sound baths and guided classes, and regional dining at The Camper, Shep’s, and Fairways Restaurant. The property features over 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, with nearby trails and Rocky Mountain National Park providing quick access to outdoor exploration.
Instagram | omniinterlocken | Omni Interlocken offers modern comfort, blending work and family needs with nature-inspired design and mountain views.
Gerry McFarland, Director of Sales & Marketing, explains that post-2020 travel preferences shifted toward purposeful experiences. Business trips now carry an added layer of personal time, whether that means extending a stay through the weekend or squeezing in a round of golf after a day of meetings.
The resort collaborates with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides to provide exclusive adventures, including mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing, sightseeing, and other family-friendly activities. McFarland notes that group guests often arrive early or stay longer to enjoy these options.
The Family-First trend keeps gaining traction as more professionals bring spouses or kids along for work travel. At Omni Interlocken, that shift shows up in family-minded design touches, multigenerational activities, and event layouts that don’t sideline anyone. McFarland notes that planners are increasingly choosing destinations that support productivity without sacrificing well-being, giving trips a fuller sense of purpose.
Family-First Bleisure Travel mirrors a broader lifestyle move toward intentional balance. Guests want places where they can focus on work when needed, then unplug with the people who matter most.
This shift has made properties with reliable tech, wellness programs, outdoor access, and diverse activities especially appealing. The Sanctuary Beach Resort and Omni Interlocken illustrate how smart design and flexible amenities can turn routine business travel into memorable, family-centered experiences that restore balance.