time to hit the beach!

​At Bon Voyage, we are entering into the travel planning season when our thoughts turn to warm weather travel - specifically winter beach vacations!
 
I really love a beach vacation.  There is nothing like escaping the cold winter for the tropical breezes and sounds of waves rolling onto the beach.  For me,  it's a time to truly unplug, sit under a palapa, read a book (or three!) and - dare I say - relax!!
 
Relaxation is restorative.  We can recenter ourselves, enjoy some peace and come back refreshed.  This winter we have some group options to consider - a trip through the Fox Cities Y to Punta Cana, a Puerto Rican culinary tour as well as Spring Break trip to Columbia. Geoff and I will take advantage of attending a destination wedding and have scheduled a Panama Canal cruise before hand.  Give us a call or check out our website for more info.
 
If you are considering a winter getaway, now is the time to start planning.  Flight schedules are out,  resort availability is still open and pricing is very good.  
 
-Cindy-

destination of the week
rest and relaxation: the benefits of taking a vacation

Americans don’t take enough vacation, even though there are plenty of benefits to taking them, including increased happiness, health, and productivity.
 
Data supports the idea that taking a vacation is good for you, for your relationships, for your family, for your job, and more.
But most Americans aren’t taking enough of it. About 40% of employees don’t take time off from work, even though they are entitled to it. And if employees do use their vacation days, 61% work while they are on vacation, 25% have been contacted by a coworker, and 20% have had their vacation interrupted by a supervisor about a work-related matter.
 Fully unplugging from work and day-to-day life is the key to a good vacation, no matter how short or long it is. Here’s why:
 
Vacations Increase Personal Happiness
By removing yourself from the daily grind, your to-do list, and normal responsibilities, you can make a true evaluation of your situation. And it’s often the case that people love coming back to their routines and restoring a sense of normalcy to their lives after a vacation.
 
Taking a Vacation Increases Productivity
Working full-time and dealing with other competing priorities like childcare, caring for aging parents, grocery shopping, cooking dinner, errands, and more — the list can go on and on — takes its toll on your productivity because you always feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions. Taking a step back from the daily grind can give you some perspective and help recharge your batteries so you go back to your normal work and personal life ready to get things accomplished.
 
Vacations Improve Health
Taking a vacation relieves stress. Stress wreaks havoc on your body. It affects your heart health, blood pressure, breathing, organ function, sleep patterns, digestion, and more. When on vacation you might move more, sleep more, and give your brain a rest from everything it normally does. After an extended break, your body and mind will feel much better and restored.
 
Vacations Improve Relationships
Vacations improve your relationships with those around you. Whether it’s your spouse, children, parents, friends, or coworkers, your relationships are bound to improve after leaving your daily responsibilities behind for a few days. 
 
Make yourself and your happiness, health, and relationships a priority by taking a vacation. 
 
https://www.everydayhealth.com/self-care/why-taking-time-off-is-so-good-for-your-health/

travel tip of the week
it pays to book early for winter vacations

​We strongly advise to start planning your winter getaways sooner than later, especially if you're going to book over Christmas Holidays or Spring Break. 
When you book early, you more likely to get your resort and flight choices as well as timing.  It's always good to have a conversation with us during your planning process.  We have experience and have actually stayed in many of the areas and can offer first hand advice.

virtual vacation of the week

​Time to relax!! This video provides 5 minutes of sand and sea sounds to help destress and relax!
 
Video by GoJo Relax and found on Youtube.

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