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Travevekl Research Shows Planners Take More Vacations, Are Happier
Every year more than half of Americans fail to use all their time off, creating a stockpile of
662 million unused vacation days. AAA, in collaboration with Project:
Time Off, knows the most effective remedy for American workers who want to use more vacation days is better planning.
Yet only 54 percent of households set aside time to plan the use of their vacation time each year.
In Pennsylvania, 45 percent of employees leave 23,264,258 vacation days unused.
On this year’s National Plan for Vacation Day on January 29, AAA encourages Americans to prioritize planning. Research shows that planners have a distinct advantage over non-planners. Project: Time Off’s The State of American Vacation 2017 report found that planners use more of their time, take longer vacations, and are happier.
• 52 percent of planners took all of their vacation time vs. 40 percent of non-planners.
• 75 percent of planners were more likely to take a full week of vacation time or more at a time. Non-planners take significantly fewer days – zero to three – than planners at once (42 vs. 18 percent).
• More planners report they are “very” or “extremely” happy with their relationships (83 vs. 70 percent), health and well-being (57 vs. 48 percent), company (57 vs. 51 percent), and job (59 vs. 50 percent) compared to non-planners.
Vacation planning doesn’t have to be stressful. Make it easy by using AAA.com, the AAA mobile app or a travel agent to plan the perfect vacation. AAA not only provides peace of mind when you travel, but helps you get started, and get to your destination.
AAA suggests the following tips to make your vacation planning a reality:
• Create a tentative budget and schedule so
your trip planning can be accomplished in
a realistic manner.
• Research and understand the pros and
cons of traveling to a destination during your preferred timeframe. Identify attractions or activities you are most interested in and determine if they will be available.
• Leverage your AAA exclusive member discounts for car rentals, flights, hotels, vacation packages and much more.
• Consider booking vacations with a travel agent. In addition to having in-depth expertise about destinations across
the globe, AAA Travel Agencies have relationships with cruise lines, hotels and tour operators and often have access to special rates and added benefits that are not available elsewhere.
• Plan ahead. If you are leaving the country you will need a passport, and possibly a visa or health documentation. It can take up to six weeks to get a new passport, so allow time to secure all necessary documents.
• Consider purchasing travel insurance, it is designed to offer protection against sudden and unforeseen events.
More details on Project: Time Off and the National Plan for Vacation Day can be found at AAA.com/VacationPlanning.
The decision to travel is a very personal one that must be made by the traveler. No matter where you go, always remain informed of travel alerts and consult a travel agent for their expert advice.
Make 2019 a magical year and plan your dream Disney vacation! And, there’s no better time to book your vacation than during January’s Disney Month at AAA Travel. Enjoy special booking incentives, member savings, and visit your local AAA office for special Open House events!
DISNEY MONTH SPECIAL OFFER:
Book any
AAA Vacations® Magic Your Way package and receive a FREE Memory Maker package from AAA Travel!*
DISNEY OPEN HOUSE EVENT: Wednesday, January 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Find your local AAA office at AAA.com/offices
Visit AAA.com/Disney or call your AAA Travel agent for more details.
*New bookings only. Memory Maker Photo Package offer is a $169.00 value and available only at AAA Southern Pennsylvania offices through 1/25/19. All event offers and giveaways are provided by AAA Southern Pennsylvania. Restrictions apply.
What’s hot in travel for 2019-2020?
Come find out at the AAA Travel Expo in York, where your favorite cruise and tour companies will be on-site offering special discounts, extra value promotions and booking incentives. AAA Travel Expo is FREE, open to the public, and filled with door prizes and giveaways.
AAA TRAVEL EXPO – YORK
Saturday, January 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. AAA York Office – 2840 Eastern Blvd.
Visit AAA.com/TravelExpo for a schedule of presentations and more information.
Not in the York area or can’t make it to the show?
No worries! The AAA Travel Sale returns January 26 - February 2. Don’t miss out on these great savings that only happen once-a-year! Contact your local AAA Travel agent for more details.
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January is Disney Month