{"id":138135,"date":"2025-03-16T20:38:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T20:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/adventure\/leave-hack-your-canadian-holidays\/"},"modified":"2025-03-16T20:38:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T20:38:45","slug":"leave-hack-your-canadian-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=138135","title":{"rendered":"Leave hack your Canadian holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Leave hacking \u2013 it\u2019s not as scary as it sounds, we promise.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For the uninitiated, leave hacking is a strategy for maximising time off work by combining stat holidays and vacation days. The best part? It means more time for big trips.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, request your leave, book your vacation and make 2025 your best year yet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key dates:\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Year\u2019s Day:<\/strong> Take off December 30 and 31, 2024, and January 2 and 3, 2025 for a nine-day vacation\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family Day:<\/strong> Take off February 18<sup> <\/sup>to 21 for a nine-day vacation<strong> <\/strong>(New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and BC only)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good Friday:<\/strong> Take off April 14 to 17 for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Victoria Day:<\/strong> Take off May 20 to 23 for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canada Day:<\/strong> Take off June 30 and July 2 to 4 for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Labour Day:<\/strong> Take off September 2 to 5 for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thanksgiving Day:<\/strong> Take off October 14 to 17 for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remembrance Day:<\/strong> Take off November 10 and 12 to 14 for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas Day and Boxing Day:<\/strong> Take off December 22 to 24 for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Did you promise yourself last year that this winter would be different \u2013 that you\u2019d break up the cold and dark days with a sunny escape? If so, the first week of the year is the perfect time for it. By utilising the New Year\u2019s Day holiday, you can enjoy nine days OOO with just four vacation days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Start 2025 with a hike in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/uganda\/uganda-gorilla-short-break-original-160243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uganda<\/a> during the dry season and see endangered gorillas in the wild or get up close to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/brazil\/iguazu-falls-short-break-161935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iguazu Falls<\/a> on a short break to Brazil and Argentina. It\u2019s a great way to tick off those resolutions!\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February \u2013 Family Day\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>February fatigue is real \u2013 the novelty of a new year has worn off and spring still feels far off. But you can change your perspective by booking some leave. If you live in a province that celebrates Family Day, take February 18 to 21 off for a nine-day break.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Honour the holiday by staying with a host family in the northern region of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/morocco\/north-morocco-adventure-159429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a>, or travel by bullet train across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/japan\/japan-highlights-160298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japan<\/a> and see the country\u2019s best bits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74687 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-74687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swap a long weekend for a long hike to Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April \u2013 Good Friday\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Extend your Easter vacation by taking off April 14 to 17 and enjoy nine days away from the office for the price of four.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With so much time on your hands, you can head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/jordan\/explore-jordan-159940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan<\/a> and float in the Dead Sea or follow in Inca footsteps in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/peru\/inca-trail-express-160280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peru<\/a>. Prefer to stay closer to home? Try glamping under the stars after exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\/zion-glamping-adventure-160252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah<\/a>\u2018s red-rock landscape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May \u2013 Victoria Day \u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>May long weekend means one thing: summer is here. Be the envy of all your colleagues by taking off May 20 to 23, making it a nine-day vacation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With this extra leave, consider switching your cottage getaway for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/croatia\/croatia-sailing-adventure-dubrovnik-split-160025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Croatia<\/a>, where you can cruise the Adriatic Sea and island hop with fewer crowds than peak summer. Or spend the night on a boat in Halong Bay as you venture north through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/vietnam\/treasures-vietnam-160315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vietnam<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July \u2013 Canada Day\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>You only need to use four vacation days \u2013 June 30 and July 2 to 4 \u2013 to get nine days off around the Canada Day long weekend.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Canada Day in style by spotting wildlife overseas during the cool, dry season. You might see sea lions and hammerhead sharks in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/ecuador\/galapagos-encounter-southern-islands-grand-queen-beatriz-136892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galapagos<\/a>, or watch wildebeest and zebras crossing the Grumeti River in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/tanzania\/tanzania-family-safari-143854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanzania<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74731 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-74731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spending Labor Day on a beach in Costa Rica doesn\u2019t sound so bad<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September \u2013 Labour Day\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Say goodbye to summer with one last adventure by transforming Labour Day weekend into nine days of vacation \u2013 just take off September 2 to 5.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In September, you could get familiar with the <em>many<\/em> beaches in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/costa-rica\/costa-rica-experience-160449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Rica<\/a>, dive into the history of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/greece\/premium-greece-160534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ancient Greece<\/a> by visiting the country itself or check out the pyramids in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/egypt\/egypt-adventure-159932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egypt<\/a> as the weather cools.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October\u00a0\u2013 Thanksgiving Day\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you need a trip away from the everyday to know you\u2019ve got it good. Be thankful this Thanksgiving by using four vacation days for nine days away.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Where you practice your gratitude is up to you. But our suggestion? Munch on meat tacos and sip margaritas in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/mexico\/mexico-real-food-adventure-160380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, ride a rickshaw around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/india\/indias-golden-triangle-160592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India<\/a>\u2018s Old Delhi or walk through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\/best-californias-national-parks-160259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California\u2019s best national parks<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1281x1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74733 lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-scaled.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1170x1753.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-585x877.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1281x1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-74733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-scaled.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1170x1753.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-585x877.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Extend a long weekend for the chance to spot the Northern Lights in Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November \u2013 Remembrance Day\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re in a province that gets November 11 off, beat the winter blues by booking off November 10 and 12 to 14 too. With Remembrance Day in the middle, you\u2019ll get a nine-day vacation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right country for a mid-November getaway is key. Cooler evenings in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/morocco\/classic-morocco-159494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a> mean you can sleep comfortably under the stars in the Sahara, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/iceland\/icelands-classic-northern-lights-160593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland<\/a>\u2018s longer nights improve your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Even traditional summer spots like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/italy\/highlights-italy-winter-160091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy<\/a> offer something special in the off-season.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December \u2013 Christmas Day and Boxing Day\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have to work over the Christmas period, don\u2019t! With just three vacation days, you can enjoy nine days off \u2013 perfect for some well-deserved R&amp;R to end the year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Give the gift of a cultural experience by taking the whole family to a Maya homestead in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/mexico\/mexico-family-holiday-152577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico<\/a> or by wandering around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/mexico\/mexico-family-holiday-162066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Europe<\/a>\u2018s winter markets. Prefer your own pace? You could explore Thailand solo before joining a group around the temples and relics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/thailand\/river-kwai-ancient-thai-kingdoms-159885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayutthaya<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inspired to maximise your time off? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/destinations\">Join a small group adventure<\/a> with Intrepid.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leave hacking \u2013 it\u2019s not as scary as it sounds, we promise.\u00a0\u00a0 For the uninitiated, leave hacking is a strategy for maximising time off work by combining stat holidays and vacation days. The best part? 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