Do you feel guilty when you travel for pleasure? If so, you’re not alone: Americans are often reluctant to take travel time, even when it’s due them. Yet, according to TravelEffect.com, nearly half of Americans agree that travel isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. And here are some reasons that’s sooo right:
Surveys from the Global Coalition on Aging show that even after vacationing only a day or two, 89 percent of people are able to relax and leave work stressors behind. Not surprisingly, the survey also shows that group travel builds social ties, and helps nurture interest in life-long learning. And small groups are especially able to deliver personal interactions; whether enjoying a picnic lunch by a vista, or spending time with local families during home-hosted lunches and dinners.
Active travel is proven to lower health risks such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, heart disease, colon cancer, breast cancer, depression levels and more, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee.
Staying active and traveling throughout life offers physical, cognitive and social benefits that lead to a healthier aging process, according to the US Travel Association. And Preventive Medicine found that people who cycled frequently benefited from improved mental well-being (as well as, I may add, killer calves!).
Even if you aren’t really active, travel offers the opportunity to discover new things and at new places to enrich and transform your perspective. Travel gives insight into a region’s customs and traditions, as well as helps facilitate authentic cultural experiences.
According to many doctors, travel promotes brain health and builds brain resilience. Anytime you’re placed in a new environment your senses, your powers of observation, and your focus intensify. You’re sharpening your mind as well as enjoying the world. And getting away gives you a chance to clear your mind and put problems in better perspective. Burn-out is less likely when you prioritize travel.
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