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National Plan for Vacation Day
This year, on National Plan for Vacation Day, January 30, 2018, plan – and take – your time off.
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Don’t Get Stuck with a Lemon!
Across America, vacations continue to be the unintended victim of a 24/7 work culture. Some parts of the country are living on the edge of burnout with employees needing to take time off. Employees who take time off are happier, healthier, and more productive. Unfortunately, many areas
in the country that are seeing the worst vacation usage are home to cultures where employees report hearing negative or mixed messages from their company.
The most effective remedy for American workers who want to use more vacation days is better planning. They also tend to take longer vacations. Planning time off is associated with increased happiness. The benefits of planning extends beyond the days spent away from the office. Planners are happier than non-planners. Planners report they are “very” or “extremely” happy with their relationships, health and well-being, company, and job.
Planning a vacation that is fun for everyone can be intimidating. The staff at AAA Central Penn
are a knowledgeable resource, providing a great vacation planning experience. An experienced
and knowledgeable counselor can provide recommendations to clients based on their interests and expectations, whether it’s a family-friendly vacation, an all-inclusive resort, a memorable honeymoon, or a first-time cruise. Travelers who work with the same counselor repeatedly also enjoy a familiarity that makes it even easier to select a destination or cruise to match their travel tastes.
Our staff know the best deals, saving AAA members money. They work with cruise lines, hotels and tour operators every day and often have access to special rates and added benefits that are not available elsewhere. They can provide
An invaluable information source, CARFAX
is now available to AAA members at a special discount via AAA.com. Using the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) found on a car’s dashboard and title documents, CARFAX Vehicle History Reports may detect hidden problems in a vehicle’s past that may adversely affect the safety, performance and resale value of a used vehicle.
To receive the discount, AAA members should go to AAA.com/CARFAX, enter a VIN and obtain the history of any used car. This discount is only offered through AAA.
The CARFAX database contains more than 14 billion vehicle records on cars and light trucks dating back to 1981. The data is collected from numerous independent sources including motor vehicle departments throughout the United States and Canada, emissions inspection stations and auto auctions. A detailed history report can be generated on virtually any registered used vehicle in seconds.
To help make better buying decisions, thoroughly research the car you intend to buy and check the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. Another exclusive benefit for AAA members!
clients information on values and savings during certain times of the year – for example, when a cruise line is offering extra incentives to sail to a destination, special offers for residents or military personnel, or special promotions for kids to travel, eat or stay free.
American work culture may be on the verge of major change. Vacation habits saw an unrelenting decline for 15 years. Results from the latest comprehensive survey of American workplace attitudes show the tide maybe turning toward time off – the trend is headed in a positive direction. Taking time off continues to be a challenge in America’s always-on work culture despite this encouraging sign. American workers hold fast
to the belief that the path to career success requires sacrificing vacation and embracing
work martyrdom. The data is unmistakably clear: planning for and taking time off is beneficial to individual well-being and professional success, business performance, and the broader economy.
America’s work culture has a long way to go to rewire its thinking. But for the first time in many years, there is reason to believe that change is possible. If it happens, this may be the year that American work culture begins to change.
Visit a AAA Central Penn office to plan your next vacation!
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