Is it OK to rest on vacation?

Travelers often want to do everything in a destination but that can wear them out to the point of being drained. Redefine what vacations mean to you to better serve you and your mental health. Mental health experts and other travelers recommend taking a rest day during your trip to recharge your batteries.



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Sometimes a quick vacation is better than nothing, but if you can swing it, try for at least eight days. Research suggests you need at least that much time to truly unwind and feel refreshed.

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Another one of De Bloom's studies found that while longer vacations are “more likely to facilitate mastery experience,” shorter vacations are “more likely to result in detachment and relaxation experiences.” In other words, if the purpose of the vacation is just to relax and escape, a jaunt shorter than seven days is ...

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The case for taking a rest day during your vacation can seem counterintuitive, but it may actually help your vacation – and mental health – in the long run, according to Ellie Borden, a psychotherapist in Canada.

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Travel fatigue is a total exhaustion caused by too many days or weeks of constantly being on “alert” while you travel. It manifests as apathy toward travel activities that usually excite you, and a lack of motivation to enjoy local culture and cuisine.

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The results are in, and science says more is the way to go. More frequent trips allow you to take regular breaks from work. Research shows that the ideal length of time for a vacation is between eight and eleven days, with eight days being the true sweet spot.

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According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average vacation time is 10-14 days per year after one year of service. Once an employee has accumulated 10 years of service, the average increases to about 15-19 days per year.

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So hotels often go to great lengths to optimize sleep environments. They might have blackout curtains and high-quality bedding that's comfortable for the majority of sleepers. They also allow for choices in rooms, pillows, and other things you can't always customize nightly at home.

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35% of the participants said they sleep better in hotel rooms because there are fewer noise interruption there; 35% said it was because they could wear themselves out before bed on hotel amenities such as the pool, bar, restaurant, or gym; and another 35% of the participants said they sleep better in hotel rooms ...

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Taking a two week vacation forces you to offload some of your workload and remove your mind from work for a true “break”. Giving yourself enough time to truly get away lets you slow down and let your mind move past all the work chatter in your head.

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