12 Essential Bleisure Travel Tips for Mixing Work and Vacation

4. Read and shape your company travel policy

Before you finalize travel plans, read your company’s travel policy closely. Key items to check include what the employer will cover, rules about personal nights, per diem limits, and expense reporting requirements. Some policies pay only the business portion of a flight, while others require you to use refundable or changeable fares for simpler date adjustments. If policies are vague, speak with HR or travel procurement to clarify whether personal nights must be approved in advance and how to split charges on shared reservations. For managers and travel admins, consider adding a simple policy clause: "Personal extensions permitted with prior approval; employee covers incidental personal costs and personal nights unless otherwise authorized." That language keeps expectations clear and reduces disputes later. Remember to check liability items such as whether company insurance covers extended stays — if not, buy supplemental travel insurance. Clear policy conversations prevent surprises and keep bleisure trips compliant and low-risk.