Sometimes, a week in the sun just doesn't feel like enough, and it can feel a little bleak to return to rainy Britain when you've only just gotten yourself settled into a life of sangria and afternoon swims.
Of course, getting enough time off work to spend a good couple of weeks away on holiday can be a tricky one to run past your line manager, especially when everyone else on your team is clamouring for time off over the summer.
However, with working from home having become far more common in recent times, some people will have a little more flexibility when it comes to staying in their dream villa for an extra few days.