When thinking about the year ahead and picturing how I would like to spend my 2013 vacation days, I was realizing that we all picture those relaxing vacation days in very different ways. Mr. C and I really enjoy traveling up north to Vermont in the winters and hunkering down in front of a crackling fire at small B&B. In the summers, you can usually find us exploring restaurants, breweries, and landmarks in a new state that is a just a short plane ride away.
How do you envision your precious days off? Do you like to spend the day lounging on the couch or perhaps would you rather be rolling through the tall weeds of an African safari? Do you enjoy trying to hit the big jackpot at a casino on the Vegas strip or would you be found on a Habitat for Humanity trip repairing dilapidated homes? There is no right answer - it all depends on what makes you happiest!
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Studies show that every generation relaxes differently. This past summer, Princess Cruises revealed survey results about how Millenials and Boomers think about vacations. It divulges how many of them actually use their vacation time, who still feels the need to update their facebook status while away, and who feels guilty about leaving the kids behind! The survey results, which can be read about here, are even humorous at times, mentioning that Millenials would like to meet people like Marshall and Lily from "How I Met Your Mother" while on a trip, whereas Boomers would rather befriend Phil and Claire Dunphy from "Modern Family".
I find generational differences to be so interesting. - if you want to look into it more, I recommend reading any of Neil Howe and William Strauss' books. Anyway, let the planning begin! Here is hoping to a year full of well-spent vacation days, no matter if you are a homebody, a world traveler, or someone in between.
Until next time, travel on...
Maggie
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