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Need a break from home? These hotels are work-from-home friendly

Get work done with a change of scenery.

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Topnotch Resort
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Need a break from home? These hotels are work-from-home friendly

Get work done with a change of scenery.

Quarantine has been challenging for many working from home. We've been in close quarters with family, dealing with virtual learning, and trying to find privacy for a video conference call. It seems that we all could use a change of scenery as we head into fall. Following socially distant guidelines, these hotels offer accommodations to make working remotely a breeze.

Whether you’re escaping your family, need some new inspiration, or are bringing the kids along for a virtual learning field trip, we've found something that caters to everyone’s needs. Traveling by car or plane, each property offers a retreat while still allowing you to get work done. These 10 hotels are work-from-home-friendly, and will quickly make you forget about being stuck at home for the last year.

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high peaks resort in lake placid, new york
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High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, New York

Autumn is always a great time to visit the Adirondacks in upstate New York, so this year why not work from there, too?

in the heart of Lake Placid offers plenty of space to study, work, and get out of each other’s hair. The resort has three different lodging experiences overlooking Mirror Lake and the Adirondack Mountains: The Resort, a traditional hotel, The Lake House, a camp-retro lodge, and the upscale Waterfront Collection.

For those longing to avoid distractions to get their work done, heading upstate to the is the place to be where you'll find plenty of amenities to help you get everything done.

Home to the Winter Olympic Games in 1980, there’s plenty to explore with kids, too, for a well-rounded home-learning experience.

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Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo, Florida

Just the place to escape the cooling temperatures up north, , an Autograph Collection Hotel, is an ideal backdrop for a relaxing workcation.

Throughout the property, you'll get major beach vibes. The hotel's design and decor incorporates indigenous materials such as driftwood, coral rock, and capiz shells. Each room includes iPads for guests to order room service or make dinner reservations, and TVs are able to stream Netflix to have on in the background while working.

The spacious balconies makes the perfect backdrop for any video conference calls. Wi-Fi is available anywhere on the property, too, so answering emails from a tripod beachfront hammock or in a VIP cabana are highly recommended.

The resort has also developed special work stations complete with a delicious boxed lunch.

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Ocean Edge Resort
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Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, Massachusetts

Located on the scenic coast of Massachusetts, is an escape without leaving the country. The 429-acre resort is offering a “Business in Brewster” package, where remote workers can take a discount off the best available rate, enjoy complimentary on-site IT support, and order special power food breakfast and snacks.

Best of all, guests can get unlimited Starbucks coffee for $8/person. Along with the pools and tennis courts for post-work activities, guests can enjoy lawn games, local beers, and live music on the Mansion Front Lawn for the ultimate happy hour.

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Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos in Los Cabos

Leave the kids at home, because at , a AAA Five Diamond property, only adults are allowed.

Amenities are endless — luxury beachfront rooms, a fitness and wellness center, juice bars, four plunge pools, cabanas, and over 14,000 square feet of meeting space.

They’re offering “Make Paradise Your Workplace,” where guests can redefine “Work/Life” balance. The resort has gone above and beyond to ensure its safe, from keyless entry to digital menus, and contactless check-in.

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Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles, California

As businesses reopen and offices and shared workplaces aren’t what they used to be, , founded in 1926 as a collaborative, creative hub for women, is introducing a new form of inclusive workspaces with its “Work Perks Subscription Program.”

Whether you’re lodging or just looking for a place to work, Hotel Figueroa has you covered. The program offers alternative workspaces for companies and individuals looking for in-person collaboration while adhering to recommendations from the CDC and the WHO. The hope is that the collaborative space will garner great idea-generation for teams and their clients.

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Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This brand-new in Fort Lauderdale, located inside the city’s newest skyscraper, welcomes guests with a new way to work in style.

If you’re traveling with family or a significant other, you can slip away to focus on your work with the DND (“Do Not Distract”) package. The package includes all-day access to a poolside suite that doubles as your private workspace, a power lunch from their onsite restaurant Harborwood Urban Kitchen, and even an after-work private poolside Peloton spin session, complete with a “Cool Down Concierge” who’ll bring cold towels and beverages your way.

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JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico

in Cancun is making sure the work gets done before the fun. They’ve designated some of their VIP Bali-style daybeds as “work stations” so guests can work while also enjoying the warm weather. The property has also made what they call "brain-boosting baskets," which include energizing juice, poké mix salad, cold coffee, almond-flour crepes and more. After a long day in the “office,” enjoy a Mayan-inspired massage or a nice cocktail for happy hour.

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Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina

If you’re itching to get away with the kids and their virtual learning, head down to oceanfront . Taking a break from the workday couldn’t be easier — enjoy a walk along the beach or visit their beautiful tropical gardens.

Let your kids discover their environment with complimentary tickets to the , a Smithsonian affiliate, where students of all ages and their families can enjoy the blue crab experience, the butterfly pavilion, and more. Everyone will get to see the island’s history and ecosystem firsthand.

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Topnotch Resort
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Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont

The AAA Four-Diamond , located less than 4 miles from Stowe Mountain, offers resort-style homes that allow for a private and very socially distant experience.

It’s the fall escape from your “new normal” to enjoy nature while still having space to get your work done. When work is out of the way, enjoy some of the best foliage views, go for a horseback or carriage ride, and enjoy time around the fire.

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Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada

and ARIA Resort & Casino invites guests to “Viva Las Office” with midweek stays in Vegas. With various offers depending on the room type ("The Associate," "The Manager," "The Executive"), each comes with an executive assistant to coordinate details throughout your visit. With spacious rooms as your home office, you may even get to sneak downstairs to the casino on your lunch break.