Why You Need Vacation

What is vacation and why do we need to go for vacation? A vacation or holiday is a trip taken for the purpose of tourism, exploration, or leisure. In English speaking North America, they describe vacation as recreational travel, such as a short pleasure trip, or a journey abroad, people in Commonwealth countries use the phrase such as going on leave or going on holiday, whilst Canadian often use vacation and holiday interchangeably referring to a trip away from home or time off work. Therefore, vacation can be said in general term as a leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure.

So why then we need a vacation? Some people are busy and too busy in their daily life till to the point that they cannot get away from their work because it is too demanding and they feel indispensable, which in the long run contributes fatigue and stress, and directly affect their physical resistance and mental capacities. Therefore, it is probably one of the best possible reasons to take a break from it all by going to vacation.


Having said so, then what are the benefits of having vacation? Do we need vacation? The following benefits may be able to answer the question. Previous study shows that in many ways vacation give us the following benefits:

(a) Relieve Stress


Several studies have shown a direct link between stress and health conditions such as headaches, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and other types of infections acquired as a result of a weaker immune system. It has also been scientifically established that taking vacations reduces the incidence of burnout. Thus, the first benefit of leaving everything behind and relieving your brain of all our worries is to reduced stress.

Relief from stress often gives us a new perspective on life, allows us to regain energy and often to find simple and sometimes obvious solutions to problems that had previously seemed impossible to solve.

(b) Improves Mental Skills

Some studies have found a positive relationship between vacations and intellectual function. A well-rested mind that is free of worry is often more effective.

(c) Improves Physical Health


Besides getting you away from daily stressors, a vacation often gives you the opportunity to catch up on sleep and exercise, two simple remedies for many aches and pains.

(d) Strengthen Family Ties

Too often, in our fast-paced daily routine, family relationships suffer. A vacation is a great opportunity to discover each other in a different setting and to build lasting memories.

(e) Enjoy Life

Taking time off can be a great opportunity to meet new people, laugh and do the things that you most enjoy!

Therefore, may be its time for you to choose, plan and to pick your most suited next vacation destination, and start planning your adventure.