How long is the ideal vacation? Researchers weigh in | Business News | nola.com
It takes a few days to truly unwind and start to forget about the work … Vacationers seemed to reach that point after about a week away, …
… vacation afterglow only lasts for about a week after returning to work, regardless of the length of time spent away.
To get the most out of your time off, researchers suggest taking multiple vacations spaced throughout the work year, with getaways ideally lasting between seven and 11 days.
Science Says This Is the Ideal Vacation Length | Inc.com
Should you take them all at once and indulge in a lavish vacation blowout?
The research out of a Finnish university followed 54 holidaymakers throughout the duration of their getaways …
“It could be that eight days is the ideal to fully gain the benefits of a holiday,” Jessica de Bloom, a member of the research team, told The Wall Street Journal.
HR expert Tim Sackett wrote, commenting on the study on his blog.
“That first day never seems like a vacation as you get settled in … That final Sunday might as well be a work day because you definitely aren’t on vacation any longer!”
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