In a study of 749 women, researchers found that those who took vacation less than once every six years were eight times more likely to develop heart problems compared to those who went on vacation twice a year.
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TRAVEL TRENDS BY GENERATION: FREQUENCY OF TRAVELMillennials have an average of 35 vacation days a year. Generation X has an average of 26 vacation days per year. Boomers between 55-75 have an average of 27 vacation days a year.
Data deep dive:Overall, 60 percent of respondents travel domestically one to two times a year. Travelers who are 54 and older responded that they were more likely to travel more than two times within the year. Just under 10 percent travel more than five times a year within the states.
According to some experts, this adventurous spirit, or wanderlust syndrome, isn't just some trend.They say it's actually in our genes. They've even pinned down a specific one: DRD4-7r, a receptor for dopamine (the pleasure hormone) that they're calling “the travel gene.”
– Eleven percent of survey respondents have never traveled outside of the state where they were born. – Over half of those surveyed (54 percent) say they've visited 10 states or fewer. – As many as 13 percent say they have never flown in an airplane.
Embarking on a six-month or year-long adventure often can mean taking a leap of faith and leaving key responsibilities behind, like arranging for an extended leave of absence or resigning from a job. But those that have done it say the experience is more than worth it.
Going to new places helps you improve your mental well-being by experiencing new places, people and cultures and breaking your routine. A recent Washington State University study found out that people who traveled several times a year-even for just 75 miles from home- were 7% happier than those who did not travel.
Mental health experts say there's research to support the link between travel and happiness. Some travelers may get a mood lift from having new and diverse experiences.
There were 37.9 million visits to the UK in 2018. Travellers from the US contribute most to the travel industry in the United Kingdom. 3.9 million American tourists visited in 2018 and spent a collective £3.4 billion.