Communicate your plans ahead of time, and craft your out-of-office message to let everyone know you'll be checking in and working, but not consistently or immediately.
Make sure you've got your smartphones and tablets protected with a case, screen protector or both. Nothing ruins a trip faster than a cracked screen or busted device.
Make sure you've got all your chargers and extended batteries, so you have plenty of battery life to check in with work and Instagram your feet in the sand.
Reduce travel clutter by working from the cloud. Apps like Dropbox, Google Drive, iMeet and GlobalMeet let you store your files securely and access them from any device.
The most important part of any workation is striking the balance between work and play. With these tools and tips in your suitcase, you can deftly manage your workation.