According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, Vacation is:
vacation: noun, often attributive
va·ca·tion | \ vā-ˈkā-shən
1. a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation // had a restful vacation at the beach a. a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended b. a period of exemption from work granted to an employee 2. a respite or a time of respite from something 3. an act or an instance of vacating
Vacations are – by definition as you can see above and likely already know if you are subscribed to my blog or emails – for escape from every day life, relaxation, give much-needed rest the mind & body, and then come back home feeling invigorated.
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Since Covid-19 came into our lives, focusing on using travel as a means of mental and physical recovery and well being is now a prized possession many of us are missing or have missed, depending on how quickly you’re jumping back into travel.
This past summer, many tour operators noticed a huge surge of demand for trips focused on wellness, with more bookings than ever for some, & numbers trending towards a boom in wellness vacations to the tune of $919 billion worldwide by the end of 2022.
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It’s become clear this trend of wellness-focused travel is an opportunity to heal as well as splurge on wellness and is here to stay going into the years to come.
A majority of world travelers – 68% in fact – said they are likely to plan on improving their mental well-being on their next trip, according to a new American Express global survey conducted in late 2021 where they examined the physical & mental health activities that people are prioritizing as a result of this awful pandemic.
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According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, Vacation can also be a verb:
vacation: verb
vacationed; vacationing
intransitive verb: 1. to take or spend a vacation
Survey Says
Travel ranks very high on the list of activities, 76% in fact – who are willing to spend more on wellness trips compared to traditional vacation experiences. Over 50% are ready to pay extra for wellness excursions and tours on future trips, and the majority agree that travel aids in improving mental health.
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Consumers from the United States, the UK, Australia, Japan, Mexico, India & Canada prioritize well-being activities differently. Outdoor exploration emerged as a preference in many parts of the world, such as walking, biking, and yoga.
In fact, 41% of surveyed travelers said they were primarily interested in booking resorts that offer wellness activities, while just over 50% said they were willing to pay more for hotels with an in-room dedicated exercise option.
We all know how rejuvenating travel can be for the mind & soul, and after all this time it’s not a surprise that travelers are looking to relax and unwind to help their mental health and overall well being.
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