What are the best ways to combine business travel with leisure, including visa type, booking strategy, and itinerary planning?

Advantages

• Significant savings on international airfare as the primary flight cost is often covered by the employer.
• Growing availability of 'Bleisure' friendly visa policies in Schengen and SE Asian countries for Indian passport holders.
• Ability to accumulate corporate loyalty points that can be redeemed for personal luxury upgrades and family stays.