Do you feel obligated to respond to messages or wake up to an alarm when you’re on vacation? Most Americans don’t, according to a new survey that finds the usual rules go out the window when enjoying a getaway. And the same goes for a lot of our day-to-day responsibilities.
According to the poll of 2-thousand U.S. adults, when it comes to vacation, budgets don’t exist (56%), calories don’t count (47%), and there’s no pressure to watch the news or check a news app (32%).
- Half (49%) of respondents intentionally avoid reading work emails when traveling and 59% skip normal to-dos, like working out and tidying up.
- The regular rules don’t apply for dining on vacation either, as two-thirds say they eat out for every single meal and 23% have dessert with every meal on a trip.
- Spending habits relax, too. Half of travelers say they try to be frugal, but 54% admit they rarely stick to a budget on a getaway, and 48% confess to using credit cards more than usual.
- Some folks even take a break from technology while traveling, including 19% who don’t check social media at all and 33% who avoid posting during a trip.
- While the majority (86%) still use tech on their travels, only 26% use it consistently.
- It turns out, most people don’t feel obligated to stay in touch when they’re on vacation. Nearly two-thirds (63%) believe that returning texts or calls is completely optional in non-emergency situations and 33% admit they ignore texts and emails altogether.
- A big part of the vacation mindset is saying “yes” more often, as 82% say traveling is a time to embrace the extras, from dessert to new adventures.
- “Treat yourself” is the top vacation motto for 41% who say it describes their approach to time off, while others relate to “Try everything once,” (18%) and “No alarms, no plans” (12%).
- Favorite parts of traveling include sleeping in (42%), forgetting what day of the week it is (36%) and wearing comfy clothes 24/7 (30%).
- And the best part? Nearly three-quarters (72%) say they don’t feel guilty at all about overindulging on vacation.
Source: Talker⠀
Scott's Thoughts:
- I’ll take any excuse to skip the gym, but if it’s while I’m enjoying a getaway? Even better!
- I have gotten more disconnected from work while off lately. I figure if they fire me, they fire me. I need time away.
- Eating out is better now that I only eat 1, maybe 2 times a day. But I don't skip coffee!