Posted in Travel Tips
August 03, 2018
Find Out How Long Your Next Vacation Should Be, According To Science
Most of us agree that in a perfect world, it would be great to take vacations whenever we want, for however long we want. With busy schedules and work commitments, it’s hard for the average American to sneak away for too long. With that said, thanks to science and countless studies, there’s an actual number when it comes to determining how many days is the perfect vacation length. Think you know the magic number? Then keep reading to see if you’re right.
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Many organizations, from a university in Finland to American travel companies, have conducted studies to determine the perfect vacation length. When you look at all them, you’ll see that the numbers are always the same - 7 to 10 days.
The University of Tampere in Finland determined that happiness for most travelers peaked on the eighth day of vacation - a fact that proved to be true in other studies as well. Factor in that you’ll need a day to unwind once you reach your vacation destination and then another day to relax when you get back, and you’ll see that a 10-day vacation is the perfect amount of time. If you can't sneak away for that long though, most will agree that if you get at least two full days of relaxation on vacation, you'll be all set to go.
The University of Tampere in Finland determined that happiness for most travelers peaked on the eighth day of vacation - a fact that proved to be true in other studies as well. Factor in that you’ll need a day to unwind once you reach your vacation destination and then another day to relax when you get back, and you’ll see that a 10-day vacation is the perfect amount of time. If you can't sneak away for that long though, most will agree that if you get at least two full days of relaxation on vacation, you'll be all set to go.
In your opinion, what’s the perfect length vacation? In case your vacation goes a little haywire, make sure you read about how Here’s What You Can Do When It Rains On Your Beach Vacation!
