We don’t know about you, but the feeling of booking a flight and hotel for the next adventure is something magical. However, it’s a shame that about less than 50% of people fail to use their vacation time each year. It’s understandable when people refrain from taking vacations due to the persistent increase in financial constraints. But there is also the need to understand that vacations or getaways don’t necessarily have to be a week, thus expensive, especially if you are a working professional. Therefore, taking a quick trip or vacation is a fantastic option – and the perks and benefits it has might surprise you.
Here are five (5) reasons why short vacations are beneficial for you.
Improves Mental and Physical Health
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If you can’t take a break from the hours of a chaotic week for yourself, then take a break for the sake of your heart and brain. Studies have shown that taking a vacation can significantly lower your stress level, which reduces the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and heart attacks. Moreover, chronic exposure to stress can alter the brain structure, which brings about anxiety and depression. Hence, taking vacations, in general, would fill the mind and body with calmness and relief – but short getaways will rejuvenate the body more quickly.
READ: Why Travelling is Good for Your Mental Health
Simple to Plan and More Affordable
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The fewer days you spend on trips, the lesser cash you need to blow! Taking short vacations will save you a lot of money on lodging and food compared to a week-long vacation. Moreover, with short getaways, you won’t have to worry much about your luggage contents as it will help you pack efficiently. Think of these short trips as test trips that help you develop healthy travel habits and become more prepared for future long vacations.
Improves Friends and Family Bonds
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There is always room for improvement, including in relationships with your loved ones. One of the best ways to add excitement and fondness to your relationships with family and friends is to travel and explore together. Doing something new with your loved ones can help you connect with them much better. Therefore, taking short getaways is the best option for a quick get-together to pack on those fun memories and fortify your relationships – which could be the most convincing reason why short vacations are beneficial for you.
Short Vacations Help you Disconnect Socially for a While
Going on a brief digital detox can help you prevent technology’s harmful effects. The typical individual touches their phone 80 times a day, which shows how attached many of us are to technology – and it’s harming our health. Additionally, since most companies use computers to connect with coworkers, taking a break from technology allows your eyes, body, and mind to rest well. Take short vacations to disconnect yourself from the digital world and reconnect with yourself and the real world.
Fun Fact: Those who stayed off Facebook for just five days exhibited lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those who didn’t.
Improves Creativity and Productivity
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Our brains are revitalised, and creativity increases over time when exposed to new languages, sights, and cultures. Take a short and nice vacation! It might be the perfect method to boost your performance at work.
Conclusion
Above all, you need to start taking short vacations from time to time. A study by the Journal of Happiness (2012) concluded that shorter, more frequent vacations resulted in increased happiness across the year. So, if you’re looking for an excuse to get a quick getaway, research is on your side: shorter trips are healthier for you – and they’re better with QVI Breaks.
QVI Breaks is one of QVI’s travel packages (QVI Club and QVI Tripsavr) specially designed for short getaways. With QVI Breaks, you have access to 1000 hotels and resorts in the most popular travel destinations across the globe. You also have the option to split your stays between 3 to 15 days, giving you the freedom to take your time in planning your travel. QVI Breaks is valid for 1 to 2 years – so you have the time to become an ideal globetrotter!
Get started with QVI Breaks by sending your sign-up request to customercare@qvibreaks.com or reach us at +60386053383.
