vacation days Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:36:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png vacation days Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Tips for Traveling When You Have a Full-Time Job https://travelerdreams.com/tips-for-traveling-when-you-have-a-full-time-job/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:42:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22264 Do you wish you could see the world but feel like your full-time job is preventing you from making it happen? You’re not alone—working a job that keeps you chained to a desk can be even more frustrating when all you want to do is spend time exploring new places. Fortunately, with a little bit […]

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]]> Do you wish you could see the world but feel like your full-time job is preventing you from making it happen? You’re not alone—working a job that keeps you chained to a desk can be even more frustrating when all you want to do is spend time exploring new places. Fortunately, with a little bit of planning and creativity, it’s possible to fit travel into even the busiest work schedule. Here are a few of our best tips.

Extend Long Weekends

Take advantage of any long weekends your schedule may already include. For example, you could leave for a trip on a Thursday evening after work, use a vacation day on Friday, and return on Monday when the office is already closed. You’ll be able to save vacation days for longer trips while still enjoying 3 full days in your destination.

Use Your Vacation Days

Speaking of vacation days, don’t let yours go to waste! A 2018 study by the US Travel Association and Oxford Economics found that about 55% of Americans don’t use all of the paid time off that their jobs offer. When you do use your vacation days, be sure to plan a schedule and do some research in advance so that you can make the most of your time in a new location.

Stay Close to Home

Don’t overlook opportunities to “travel” in your own backyard. Taking weekend or day trips to places like cities, parks, and beaches can often be just as enjoyable as exploring a foreign destination. Try to see things from a tourist’s perspective by asking for recommendations and checking out places you’ve never been before.

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]]> Have Vacation Days Left in 2020? Here’s How to Make the Most of Them https://travelerdreams.com/have-vacation-days-left-in-2020-heres-how-to-make-the-most-of-them/ Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:32:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7324 2020 has flown by and believe it or not, we’re already in the last quarter of the year. When making your New Year’s resolutions, you probably thought a lot about traveling, but those plans were put on hold by the time March rolled around. Now that the world is starting to open back up, you […]

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]]> 2020 has flown by and believe it or not, we’re already in the last quarter of the year. When making your New Year’s resolutions, you probably thought a lot about traveling, but those plans were put on hold by the time March rolled around. Now that the world is starting to open back up, you may be wondering how to use your vacation days this year and where to go. Once you figure out how many days you have to use, use these recommendations to take a much needed holiday.

2 Days: Tour Your Town

Use your vacation time to explore parts of your town you haven’t thought to visit in the past. Book a stay in a different neighborhood or visit a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try out.

5 Days: Head to the Beach

Chances are that you’ve been spending a ton of time inside, and before summer’s over, make sure you soak up some sun at the beach. Island destinations are starting to open back up to tourists, so recharge and relax at a resort and take advantage of all the amenities.

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7 Days: Stay at a Luxurious Retreat

If you have the time, why not book a stay at a luxurious resort? You’ll get delicious dining, world-class amenities, and fun activities for the whole family. If you’re looking to plan a vacation on a budget, check out Airbnb spots.

10 Days: Take a Road Trip

There’s nothing quite like a road trip and it’s a great way to reconnect with nature. No matter where you live, there’s a road trip waiting for you to explore.

14 Days: Explore National Parks

If you didn’t get a chance to use your vacation days, it’s time to enjoy national parks. Go ahead and rent an RV and explore the American Southwest on a trip through Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and California and visit national parks like the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> vacation days Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:36:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png vacation days Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Tips for Traveling When You Have a Full-Time Job https://travelerdreams.com/tips-for-traveling-when-you-have-a-full-time-job/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:42:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22264 Do you wish you could see the world but feel like your full-time job is preventing you from making it happen? You’re not alone—working a job that keeps you chained to a desk can be even more frustrating when all you want to do is spend time exploring new places. Fortunately, with a little bit […]

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]]> Do you wish you could see the world but feel like your full-time job is preventing you from making it happen? You’re not alone—working a job that keeps you chained to a desk can be even more frustrating when all you want to do is spend time exploring new places. Fortunately, with a little bit of planning and creativity, it’s possible to fit travel into even the busiest work schedule. Here are a few of our best tips.

Extend Long Weekends

Take advantage of any long weekends your schedule may already include. For example, you could leave for a trip on a Thursday evening after work, use a vacation day on Friday, and return on Monday when the office is already closed. You’ll be able to save vacation days for longer trips while still enjoying 3 full days in your destination.

Use Your Vacation Days

Speaking of vacation days, don’t let yours go to waste! A 2018 study by the US Travel Association and Oxford Economics found that about 55% of Americans don’t use all of the paid time off that their jobs offer. When you do use your vacation days, be sure to plan a schedule and do some research in advance so that you can make the most of your time in a new location.

Stay Close to Home

Don’t overlook opportunities to “travel” in your own backyard. Taking weekend or day trips to places like cities, parks, and beaches can often be just as enjoyable as exploring a foreign destination. Try to see things from a tourist’s perspective by asking for recommendations and checking out places you’ve never been before.

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]]> Have Vacation Days Left in 2020? Here’s How to Make the Most of Them https://travelerdreams.com/have-vacation-days-left-in-2020-heres-how-to-make-the-most-of-them/ Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:32:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7324 2020 has flown by and believe it or not, we’re already in the last quarter of the year. When making your New Year’s resolutions, you probably thought a lot about traveling, but those plans were put on hold by the time March rolled around. Now that the world is starting to open back up, you […]

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]]> 2020 has flown by and believe it or not, we’re already in the last quarter of the year. When making your New Year’s resolutions, you probably thought a lot about traveling, but those plans were put on hold by the time March rolled around. Now that the world is starting to open back up, you may be wondering how to use your vacation days this year and where to go. Once you figure out how many days you have to use, use these recommendations to take a much needed holiday.

2 Days: Tour Your Town

Use your vacation time to explore parts of your town you haven’t thought to visit in the past. Book a stay in a different neighborhood or visit a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try out.

5 Days: Head to the Beach

Chances are that you’ve been spending a ton of time inside, and before summer’s over, make sure you soak up some sun at the beach. Island destinations are starting to open back up to tourists, so recharge and relax at a resort and take advantage of all the amenities.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDUJe2FQJj/

7 Days: Stay at a Luxurious Retreat

If you have the time, why not book a stay at a luxurious resort? You’ll get delicious dining, world-class amenities, and fun activities for the whole family. If you’re looking to plan a vacation on a budget, check out Airbnb spots.

10 Days: Take a Road Trip

There’s nothing quite like a road trip and it’s a great way to reconnect with nature. No matter where you live, there’s a road trip waiting for you to explore.

14 Days: Explore National Parks

If you didn’t get a chance to use your vacation days, it’s time to enjoy national parks. Go ahead and rent an RV and explore the American Southwest on a trip through Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and California and visit national parks like the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion.

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