For almost everyone, summer means vacation time. Unfortunately, the cost of gas and the state of the economy has many people questioning the necessity of a summer vacation this year. While the cost may be higher than previous years, the benefits still outweigh the price tag. So as a reminder, here are just a few reasons to start planning your summer vacation now.
Health And Wellness
- Travelers rate their overall health one full point higher (on a scale of 1 to 5) while on vacation. They also get three times more deep sleep after their vacation and sleep almost 20 minutes longer after their vacation.
- An annual vacation can cut a person’s risk of heart attack by 50 percent.
Relationships
- At least four out of ten travelers feel more romantic on vacation (42%), and nearly one-third admit to making love more often on vacation (31%).
- More than half of employed Americans say they come back feeling reconnected with their family after vacation (53%).
Career Success/Productivity
- Travelers experience a 25% increase in performance on vigilance tests after returning from vacation – travelers 45 or older show a 50% increase in performance.
- There's a good chance the benefits of vacation will go straight to the bottom line. According to a study by American Express, more than a third of small-business owners say their best ideas – the ones that lead to business growth – come not at work but during their downtime.
- An inability to take a break can lead to stress, burnout, and a greater likelihood of feeling betrayed and angry when things do not go well at work. Anxiety of top executives often translates into low morale and slumping productivity throughout the ranks.
Source: Travel Institute of America
A study done by Cornell, shows that Destination Spa Vacations have equal or even more benefits. Destination spa vacationers feel more energetic, more productive, more connected with friends and families, and better about themselves than general vacationers.
No more excuses, you NEED to vacation. Start packing!
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