Dear Jonh,
As requested, I've looked into the options available for relaxing activities that employees can do together outside work to help them to get to know each other better and work better as a team. I 've outlined what I consider to be advantages and disadvantages of each one below.
The first option is a weekend of yoga and meditation. The good thing of a weekend of yoga and meditation is people can relax and forget their problems. Other benefict of a weekend of yoga and meditation I can see is people can get rid of the bad energy and become better people. The downside is people have to move away from society and many people can't stay two days without cell phone or internet.
The second option is a two day of diving course. The pros of a two days of diving course are people can live an adventure, feel freedom and discover a new world in the background of the sea. The disadvantage is the risk of death,diving is funny but is very dangerous too. Other disadvantage of two days of diving course is people don't have time to talk and know each other because they stay much time beneath of water.
The last option is a long weekend in a foreign capital.The benefits of a long weekend in a foreign capital are people can know other culture can meet new people and visit tourist spots. The drawback is the cost a travel costs much money and many people can't pay it.
My personal reference is a weekend of yoga and meditation because I think this option is the best to people relax and it is cheap. However, I 'll leave the final decision with you.
Regards,
Jade