Is it normal to be exhausted after vacation?

Travel fatigue is something not frequently discussed among travelers, but it's very real according to science. While you can avoid it a lot of the time by being aware and proactive, it will eventually set in on any long-term trip.



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Take time to decompress
It is just as important to reset your mind after your vacation as it is to reset your body. Take time to unwind and process all the unique experiences you had. Unpack and unclutter your house, but don't make your to-do list the first week back home too long.

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How long does it take your body to recover from vacation? But vacations don't always leave us feeling as refreshed as we would like. New research has found that it takes at least three days to return to a normal sleep pattern after a holiday, increasing to four days after a two-week break.

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Post-Vacation Reset and Recovery Tips
  1. Make the effort to eat clean. After returning from a trip, it's important to reset your digestive system. ...
  2. Hide the scale. Don't ruin your vacation memories by stepping on a scale right after you get home. ...
  3. Get moving. ...
  4. Stay hydrated. ...
  5. Take time to decompress.


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A travel hangover, also known as the post-vacation blues, is basically that bummed-out feeling you experience after returning from a trip, likely accompanied by difficulty re-adjusting to regular, everyday life — and research says it's a real thing (and not just you being a baby).

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Post-vacation depression is the feeling of hopelessness and sadness you can feel after a vacation. Coming back home from traveling can be harder than people think, especially if you have been gone for a longer period and gotten used to someplace else or distanced yourself from your every day at home.

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How to Recover After Travel
  1. Hydrate. The re-circulated air in airplanes is notorious for being drying to the body. ...
  2. Fire Up Your Core. ...
  3. Stretch It Out. ...
  4. Move It, Lymph! ...
  5. Epsom Salt Soak or Regular Bath. ...
  6. Rescue Boost by doTERRA Essential Oils. ...
  7. Get a Massage or an Acupuncture Treatment.


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A: “A lot of the research shows the benefits may last up to three to four weeks but then may fade out. The effects of a short vacation of four to five days may be just as powerful as a longer vacation.

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Studies have shown that taking time away from the job can have physical and mental health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life, and more motivation to achieve goals.

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Improved mental health
Neuroscientists have found that chronic exposure to stress can alter your brain structure and bring on anxiety and depression. When you take a vacation, feelings of calm arise and relieve stress, which allows the body and mind to heal in ways that it couldn't if it were still under pressure.

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