Fri 29 Nov 2024 • Sara Balaban
Holiday Hack: 13 PTO-Friendly Trips to Maximize Your Time Off in 2025
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13 PTO-friendly trips to maximize your time off in 2025
Q: What's sweeter than upcoming travel plans?
A: Travel plans that fall during a bank holiday, helping you fulfill your adventure needs without burning through all your PTO!
As we gear up for 2025, we're breaking down an incredible lineup of PTO-friendly SurfYogaBeer trips packed with adventure, new friends, and unforgettable memories that perfectly align with US/UK bank holidays to minimize your work worries and maximize the good travel vibes.
Nicaragua
Our OG destination and most popular trip, there are 16 chances to experience the stunning Playa Maderas in 2025! From our classic week-long getaways and ringing in the new year to our 3-week remote work program, Nicaragua, an undiscovered paradise, is what life is all about. The calming ocean whispers, secluded beach, and bad-ass people craving the same excitement as you will have you asking why you didn't book a trip here sooner. A winter with surfing in the sunshine and warm temps instead of your typical frigid winter at home? Yes, please. Get ready to have the time of your life in Nicaragua.
Martin Luther King Day in Nicaragua - Remote - January 2-21, 2025
Veterans Day in Nicaragua - November 6-11, 2025
Veteran's Day in Nicaragua - November 11-16, 2025
Thanksgiving Day in Nicaragua - November 25-30, 2025
New Year’s in Nicaragua - December 27-January 2, 2025
**Book NYE now for 2024!**
Bali - April 21-27, 2025
Ride the waves and find your flow because Bali is all about balance. Nestled near Canggu Beach, our luxurious oasis offers pampering amenities, including delicious healthy meals, a sauna, an ice bath, private decks overlooking a gorgeous pool…and more. We're skipping the typical tourist traps and, instead, revving up on jungle ATV rides, white-water rafting, sailing to hidden islands, and mixing in moments of fitness, recovery, and connection. An epic experience you won't want to miss–Bali is pure bliss.
Egypt - April 27-May 5, 2025
On this 9-day Egyptian adventure, it's all eyes on pyramids and paradise. From the bustling metropolis of Cairo to the ancient city of Aswan to Luxor and the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea, we're exploring some of the world's most iconic ancient historical sites. This pharaoh's fiesta is a non-stop adventure with so many activities, like banana boating, swimming with dolphins (yep), and snapping an epic photo at the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Early May Bank Holiday in Egypt (UK)
Morocco - May 25-31, 2025
From surf to sand, Morocco exceeds the hype you've heard it has. Think coastal surfing on golden beaches and ATV rides through desert dunes, to marveling at colorful historic markets and caravan camel rides at sunset. Here, you'll gather with your new friends and gaze at the clear night sky, thanking those lucky stars for booking this extraordinary experience.
Memorial Day/Spring Break Holiday in Morocco (UK)
Kenya - June 19-25, 2025
Go wild into the wild on our great migration safari. Through the great plains of the Masai Mara, we'll be searching for the "big 5" and then some, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won't want to miss. On our African adventure, we're living full Hakuna Matata with experiences like visiting an elephant orphanage to exploring Hells Gate National Park, and some local spots in between. Throw those binoculars into your Amazon cart because Kenya is calling, and you won't want to miss the sights that await you.
Amalfi - June 15-21, 2025
Mambo Italiano! Get ready to eat, love, and spritz through the Amalfi coast! Like the stars that we are, we have an incredible lineup of activities. From sailing around the breathtaking island of Capri to pizza-making classes, there's no shortage of views and action on this trip. Cliff-jumping, fresh, mouth-watering food, beachfront lounging in the region famous for its Limoncello and classic Italian charm. What other way is there to kick off summer than in Italy?
Dolomites - September 1-7, 2025
Grab your hiking boots because we're about to trek Europe's most beautiful hiking destination–the Italian Dolomites. Breathtaking trails, medieval castles, charming biergartens, and Italy's finest spa are just the beginning of our epic Italian journey. With miles of fresh trail to explore with Rifugios (Italian huts) along the way, each with its own bar and local cuisine, this trip can't start soon enough! Hike through lush landscapes, refuel with local delicacies and a cold lager, and then refresh with an alpine lake plunge before hitting the trails again. Every great explorer in history has taken on the Italian Alps, and now it's your turn.
Iceland - July 8-13, 2025
Fireworks may be bursting in the sky before the official start of our Iceland trip, but in 2025, July 4th lands on a *Friday,* giving you a few extra days to potentially add to your vacation. Hiking, hot springs, and the most picturesque waterfall landscapes of your life are just a few of the gems you'll experience on this epic adventure, and with the midnight sun in full force, there are nearly 24 hours of daylight to experience all the wonder that Iceland has to offer.
Croatia - August 25-31, 2025
A summer retreat on the Adriatic Sea? Yes, please. Known for having the best beaches in the Dubrovnik region, the magical island of Lopud is where your summer memories are about to be made. Croatia is one of our most active getaways, with super-active days of kayaking between islands, snorkeling through underwater caves, and mountain biking to secret lunch spots. Summer's in full throttle, so grab your swimsuit and get ready to pop open a bottle with your new best friends. PS: this is our only trip with alcohol included. Pop pop, fizz fizz to our Island takeover!
Summer Bank Holiday in Croatia (UK)
With your PTO likely refreshing on January 1 (or carrying over from 2024?!), get hyped because 2025's PTO-friendly trips are open and filling up quickly. Block off your work schedule because your SurfYogaBeer adventure is somewhere on the 2025 calendar waiting for you to book it.
Disclaimer: While these dates are considered federal or bank holidays in certain countries and most companies will be closed, check with your specific company to confirm their holiday policy!
