For any parent, being away from your little ones can be stressful – especially when travelling for work. But what if you turn your back on feeling guilty and start seeing business travel as an opportunity to recharge away from home? A recent study by Crowne Plaza found that for working parents a business trip was a chance for some quality time, self-reflection and indulgence*. So go on, have that cocktail, and after a night or two with your colleagues you’ll be happier than ever to get home.

*Crowne Plaza Downtime research, May 2017