“So much to do, so little time.” While the phrase may sound like it perfectly describes people’s lives, research shows there actually is time, according to Arkansas Tourism, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
Americans say that vacation days are important to them, yet 54 percent of workers aren’t using their vacation time. Workers are taking nearly a full week less of vacation than they did in 2000, resulting in a stockpile of 600 million unused vacation days, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
The benefits of planning extend beyond days spent away from the office for rest and rejuvenation. Planners report greater happiness than non-planners with their relationships, health and well-being, company and job. Their bosses are probably happier, too, since they’re in the loop on when the worker is going to be out and can prepare accordingly, according to officials.
The secret to achieving one’s travel goals this year, while also maintaining one’s excellent employee status, is planning.
Planning for vacation can be achieved with these steps: Workers should determine how much time off they earn and identify the vacation policies at their workplace. Workers can plan out their days with Project: Time Off’s vacation planning tool and share with everyone.
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“This year, don’t let your vacation days be part of a statistic. Put the fear of missing out behind you and turn your bucket list into a to-do list by starting to plan now,” officials said.
For ideas visit www.Arkansas.com for trip planning assistance, sample itineraries and other travel ideas. Find out more at ProjectTimeOff.com/Plan.
Arkansas Tourism is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The division manages 14 Arkansas Welcome Centers and employs more than 60 staff members. Details: www.arkansas.com.