Days off spent abroad...
What's the big deal? As Gulfa said, drop the girls in the office an email. I often request to spend my days off out of Dubai. Very simple process, just email Leslie, Reshma or Thuwayba (incidentally, all very underrated and unappreciated individuals) and they will without fail send a confirmation back agreeing to the time being spent away.
I know of no situation where anyone has been denied this with the exception of a couple of guys waiting on a disciplinary hearing.