Do you have a favorite travel memory? Something that really stuck with you and makes you want to set off to explore the globe again? While we cannot all pack our bags to set off on an adventure at this very moment, what we can do is relive our travels again and again through photos and memories, by joining our Plan Now, Stay Later contest and campaign.
How to join The Plan Now Stay Later Contest:
By participating in our #PlanNowStayLater Photo Contest. From pictures of you and your special someone at the top of the Eifel Tower to a photo of you celebrating finishing your first international marathon, we want to relive that moment with you. Entering is easy! Find the entry instructions here and start by going to our Instagram channel, and do the following:
Like our Post announcing the photo contest.
Post your favorite travel photo to your personal Instagram feed and tag @cuddlynest and #plannowstaylater in the caption.
Share the post in your story and tag @cuddlynest and #plannowstaylater.
We will select three winners and share their photos on our feed every Saturday in the month of May. All three winners will be announced in our stories on May 2nd at 5 pm CEST. If your photo was not selected this time, don’t worry, because we will be hosting new contests every month.
We can’t wait to see your favorite travel pictures!
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CuddlyNest, the booking platform with all accommodations for all travelers at the most unbeatable price has added “Plan Now, Stay Later” to their “Browse. Book. Stay.” slogan, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plan Now, Stay Later
With the inclusion of “Plan Now, Stay Later” in its mantra, the booking platform, with over one million accommodations worldwide, has also altered its logo to demonstrate social distancing with its birds flying in opposite directions. The edit to the logo and slogan has been made across the platform’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Youtube.
CuddlyNest’s COO & Co-Founder, Ritesh Raj says, “We wanted to clearly show that social distancing and adhering to the policies set by the CDC is a priority of our business. While travel is at the core of what we offer, we want to encourage our guests to stay home at this time. We also want to help guide them in planning a safe and incredible getaway in the future.”
CuddlyNest continues its efforts in providing the travel community with information, tips, inspiration, and guides for future travel.
“The travel industry and the global community are seeing a major set back right now, but we will overcome this pandemic stronger than ever. With the support of our team, families, and friends, we aim to give everyone the opportunity to explore our beautiful destinations again, very soon,” says Raj.
The CuddlyNest support team is working endlessly to ensure that the safety of its guests, hosts, and partners is the top priority. The platform has a banner located on its homepage that directs to its response page, which answers all COVID-19 related questions. The support team can be reached on the website’s contact page, and at [email protected].
For more information on CuddlyNest’s COVID-19 Response please visit, here.
About CuddlyNest:
An Orlando, Florida, based start-up, CuddlyNest is a fourth-year start-up and has grown exponentially since, offering reliable bookings at over one million properties all around the world. CuddlyNest’s mission is to offer all travelers all accommodations at an unbeatable price. The online rental marketplace created an innovative booking fee-sharing model that has been the key to the company’s success. Having the lowest aggregate commission fee in the market allows property managers to be in charge of their earnings while providing guests with the lowest booking price in the market.
Millions of places to stay, one app.
Don’t miss out on mobile-only deals and one-of-a-kind offers.
How are you spending your days at home? While social distancing may leave you with some extra time, now is the perfect opportunity to embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure. You can start by taking virtual tours of your favorite locations around the world.
From museums to national parks to global landmarks, tourism boards and businesses worldwide are providing the global community with virtual experiences, so that no one has to miss out on exploring while sheltering in place. Anyone can take the opportunity to visit these sites right from the comfort of their own home, you just need to know where to start. All those days spent dreaming and wondering if you would ever see these places for yourself, and now you can. We’re not saying you will never want to go in person, but taking a virtual tour beforehand will make the experience and knowledge of the place that much better.
Ready to Explore through Virtual Tours?
There are so thousands of unique experiences to choose from, it’s hard to pick just one. Now you don’t have to. Whether your bucket list includes a tour of NASA, climbing Mount Everest, or a visit to Machu Picchu, you can experience it all by taking a virtual excursion. Here at CuddlyNest, we have curated a list for you, so that you don’t have to look very far to experience it all. Let us know where you plan to virtually visit.
Wonders of the World:
The list of wonders of the world has grown over the years to include a larger catalog of truly remarkable sites. You can visit those through your screen here:
National Park Week starts April 18th, which makes now the perfect time to explore nature’s creations right from your couch. Your nature visit can start in less than five seconds. When parks and reserves begin to open up, be sure to plan your adventure. You’ll be an expert on these locations after taking a virtual tour.
Take a tour through your favorite exhibits and galleries, without having to wait in long lines and behind crowds. With 360 views and high-resolution video imagery, you will feel as if you are in the work of art. Have you ever visited these locations in person? Add them to your bucket list to see in person during your future getaway.
Enjoy virtual tours of some of the world’s most highly regarded national landmarks. Some of these locations are not always the easiest to get to, which you don’t have to worry about now that you have unlimited access right from home.
CuddlyNest provides all accommodations to all travelers at an unbeatable price. This blog post is the fifth post in a series by the CuddlyNest team, on the Coronavirus Outbreak. To see more information about our policies please visit our response page.
Millions of places to stay, one app.
Don’t miss out on mobile-only deals and one-of-a-kind offers.
While at first, it may seem challenging, working from home can be one of the best things for your career. The CuddlyNest team are no strangers to the remote life. We have found that not only does having a flexible schedule spark motivation, but it also increases productivity. Working from home provides many benefits for both the employer and employee. What’s the phrase happy employee, happy employer? We sure think so!
From referring to your kids as “coworkers” to creating your own personal space, there are dozens of reasons working from home can be fun, enjoyable, and advantageous. Take a look at some of the benefits of working from the comfort of your own home. These definitely make the top of our list for why we love the at-home, digital nomad, adventurous employee lifestyle.
The Rise of Remote Working
With people across the world experiences new forms of interaction in response to COVID-19, many companies have transitioned to remote work, and more than half of the global workforce is working remotely. Microsoft, for instance, plans to reopen offices in January 2021 but will allow employees to work from home partially without approval. Google extended its work-from-home policy through June 2021, and Indeed will allow all 10,000 employees to remain remote until July 2021.
In fact, by the end of 2021, 25–30% of the workforce in the USA will be working-from-home multiple days a week according to GWA.
But interestingly enough, that trend was rising way before the pandemic. According to a report from GetApp, a business app and software discovery platform, released in January 2020, one of the most significant tech trends of the past decade involved the increase of remote work, which grew by almost 400%. The report points out that the expansion of remote work happened due to the evolution of supporting technologies, fast internet connections, and cloud-based storage solutions.
So, if either you’re a remote employee, or even considering start working from home, you might wanna know what are the benefits of this work policy. According to studies, there are many, from increased productivity to more work-life balance. Curious? Then find out below what are the top advantages of working from home.
The Top 5 Benefits of Remote Working
1. Flexible Schedule
Whether you’re an early-riser or love hitting the snooze button, one of the biggest benefits of working from home is having a flexible schedule. According to a study by Buffer, 94% of team members at Dell believe having a flexible schedule positively contributes to the overall company performance.
Being able to create your own routine removes the stress of planning your day with a rigid schedule. If you need to get in a mid-day workout, have a late breakfast, or need to run out to an appointment, as long as you are able to manage your time well, this lifestyle will always work in your favor.
Remote workers can also have the freedom to set up their office spaces and decorate it the way they want it, without having to follow any rules. Having a proper work space is extremely important, so remote workers might wanna take some time to set up a comfortable office which estimulates them and increases their productivicty.
2. Reduces Travel Time and Costs
We can all agree that time sitting in traffic on the way to work is time wasted. Even if that is when you fit in your podcast or radio show, commuting and having to get to and from the office takes away from the time you can be spending doing something you love. It is also a waste of money on gasoline or transportation. According to Zippia, being able to spend your hard-earned money on things other than travel costs is a motivator and promotes a happier and healthier workforce. We agree! Working from home definitely reduces expense and time for both the employee and employer.
3. Fewer Disruptions and Increase in Productivity
Are you tired of colleagues running up to you to ask for small favors that could have been asked by email or Slack? Working from home eliminates time wasted on minor disruptions that cause major distractions. Cutting out those interruptions will allow you to get your work done faster and more efficiently. You also have more opportunities to create your perfect workspace. Making your own office at home or packing up your belongings to work at the beach with a beautiful view will help you feel more comfortable and productive.
And there are event studies that prove the positive impacts that working remotely has on employers’ productivity. According to FlexJobs’ annual survey in 2019, 65% of professionals think they would be more productive working from home. And a survey conducted by Gallup indicates that 60% of U.S. workers who have been working from home during the pandemic would prefer to be working remotely in the future.
One of the most famous studies on how working remotely affects productivity was conducted by professor Nicholas Bloom, from Stanford University, in 2013. The 9-month study had the participation of 16,000 call center employees and showed a 13% performance increase in their work. A study conducted at Best Buy indicated a 35% increase in employee productivity when the company introduced a flexible work program.
That is of course unless you have a furry friend begging for your attention.
4. Better Balance Between Work and Your Personal Life
Having uneven work and personal balance can be one of the most disruptive factors for an employee and employer. Entrepreneur, Philip Green, says “It’s all about the quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.” It is just as important to accomplish your career goals as it is to take care of your physical and mental well-being.
Fortunately, remote work a lot of times comes with more flexible schedules, which can make employees less stressed and anxious. Also, remote workers can skip the stress of commuting every day and staying stuck in traffic, they can wear more comfortable clothes and even spend more quality time with their family during the week. Another advantage of working from home is being able to fit appointments into the routine.
5. Reduces Environmental Impact
It might sound surprising, but when working from home employers also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel usage. Since workers are not commuting or commuting less, they reduce their carbon footprint, reducing traffic and, of course, pollution. Plus, offices can generate very expensive bills, as well as wasted electricity.
When working from home, employers are usually more aware of the energy consumption, since they’re the ones responsible for paying for the energy used. So, at your home office, remind yourself to keep the environment’s health a top priority, and make sure to turn off lights and don’t leave your computer running without necessity. This also applies to other office resources, such as paper, and disposable items, like paper cups.
The United Nations defined 17 primary goals within their “plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity” in their 2030 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Six of the goals are connected to increasing and supporting remote work opportunities.
Tips for Remote Work
If either you’re already a remote worker or considering remote work for the near future, there are a few tips that can help you nail it.
The first one is to try to set and stick to a routine. When you’re working from home, employees have more flexible schedules, but without a set routine, it gets easier to mix work with personal life. Try to wake up at the same time every day, and have a proper worktime. This will make you more motivated, and organized.
Also, avoid working in your pajamas or in bed. We’re not saying that you shouldn’t get comfortable by all means. But, sometimes, staying in your pj’s all day can make you feel like you’re not actually working. Psychologically speaking, dressing properly will put you in the right mindset for a great work from home day.
Another great tip for remote workers is to stay connected and check-in with your co-workers. Sometimes when working from home, employees forget the importance of staying in touch with their colleagues, which is extremely important for status updating, discussing eventual blockers, and even socializing.
Taking shory breaks is also important for employees who work from home. These breaks can increase creativity and productivicty, as they’re a great way to ease your mind and eyes for a few minutes. For every hour you work, try to take 5 or 10 minute breaks, and you’ll see the results.
Looking for more tips on travel, life at home, and things to do? Check out the CuddlyNest Blog and our social media channels for new posts every week.
Browse. Book. Stay.
CuddlyNest provides all accommodations to all travelers at an unbeatable price. This blog post is the fourth in a series by the CuddlyNest team, on the Coronavirus Outbreak. To see more information about our COVID-19 policies please visit our response page.
Is there something you have always dreamed of, but haven’t thought it was possible? A goal that appears too distant, a skill that seems too hard, or a place that is too far away? If there is one thing we have learned during this temporary travel break, it is that it is time to make our dreams become a reality. But where to start? We suggest you build a bucket list!
The CuddlyNest team wants to help you start and finish your bucket list this year! We have put together our brains, our maps, our journals, and our guides together to create the most extensive list of bucket list items to cross off in 2020. And the best part of all? These real places, adventures, and goals are things our team at CN want to accomplish, too!
Find your inner wanderlust and be inspired by these one-of-a-kind bucket list experiences:
Tours and Attractions:
Visit the headquarters of Apple in Cupertino, California.
Stand up tall next to the gigantic statues of Rapa Nui on Easter Island.
While staying home is its own adventure, we promise that we will all explore again soon. Tell us where you want to go, what you want to see, and what you want to do. Let’s rediscover the world together.
Do you find you need a little extra motivation to workout lately? Whether outside or indoors, it can be challenging not only to work out but to decide what to do for exercise. We are here to make that easier for you.
Welcome to Workout Wednesday!
Over the next few weeks, CuddlyNest will be working with several trainers to show you some workouts you can do anytime, anywhere. Whether you are staying in a hotel room, working out from the couch, or have access to your balcony or terrace, we’ve got you covered.
Benefits of Working Out:
But first, let’s get down to the real reason why we should even exercise in the first place. While it may seem obvious, working out has many benefits on top of good physical health, weight loss, and boosting your energy. According to Healthline.com, these are some of the top benefits of exercising regularly.
1. Workouts can improve your mental health:
Exercise allows your body to release endorphins which allows you to feel a greater sense of happiness and well-being. Hundreds of studies have proven time and time again that exercise lowers the risk of depression and anxiety.
2. Exercise is great for your muscles and bones:
From building bone density to mixing in the right amount of protein, exercise allows your muscles to build and grow stronger.
3. It can help improve quality of sleep and relaxation:
A study, shared by Science Direct, shows that by doing 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a week, can improve your sleep quality by 65%.
Now that you know the benefits of adding exercise to your everyday routine, it’s time to get started with workouts from our trainers.
Meet Our Trainers:
Practice Yoga and Daily Asanas with Anna Paloma from Barcelona, Spain:
Yoga allows you to connect your body and mind forcing you to live the present moment. It increases your concentration and creativity and allows you to disconnect to connect again better with yourself, like a reset.
Yoga makes you conscious about your breathing, relieve stress, and improve your posture. It is the perfect workout to realign your spine after a long day of sitting in front of a computer. Most importantly, yoga will make you stronger physically and mentally, and you can practice anytime, anywhere.
Full-Body, No Equipment Needed with Leon Zielaskowski, from Berlin, Germany:
No equipment? No problem! You don’t need fancy weights and or a full gym to work out your whole body. All you need is yourself. When exercising your legs, arms, and core, it is important to focus on the isometric movements and that will strengthen the region you are working out. By focusing on specifics areas and muscles you can increase your intensity and efficiency based on what feels good for you.
You can also try your hand at compound movements that target full areas at the same time. For example, rowing trains your back, biceps, and arms. The more muscles you work out, the more calories you burn. You have the power to set your own goals, and we’ll help you get there.
Core and Stability Training with Marino Mimica, from Split, Croatia:
Having a strong core will benefit you in every aspect of your life. On days when your activity levels are lower, it important to remember to keep your core exercised. Why? Your core muscles are vital in maintaining stability, good posture, eliminating joint pain, and help you remain more productive. By always keeping this in mind, you can begin to create healthy habits both when you are and aren’t exercising. Looking for tips on how to improve and get rid of your weak core? Follow along with us.
CuddlyNest provides all accommodations to all travelers at an unbeatable price. This blog post is the third in a series by the CuddlyNest team, on the Coronavirus Outbreak. To see more information about our COVID-19 policies please visit our response page.
