{"id":15209,"date":"2022-01-25T11:42:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T11:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=15209"},"modified":"2023-04-06T10:02:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T10:02:12","slug":"national-plan-for-vacation-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/national-plan-for-vacation-day\/","title":{"rendered":"battleface Celebrates National Plan for Vacation Day"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 3<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

It\u2019s officially been a month since Santa came, but today feels a lot like Christmas. That\u2019s because it\u2019s National Plan for Vacation Day, an iconic movement powered by U.S. Travel, that encourages Americans to plan their 2022 vacations within the U.S. at the beginning of the year. <\/span><\/h2>\n

While we love the concept, we\u2019ve always been ones to think globally\u2014and if you\u2019re anything like us, we know you\u2019re itching to stretch your legs in places near <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> far.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Why plan your vacations now?<\/h4>\n

The better question is, why not? After more than two years of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic\u2014including more social distancing and quarantining than anyone could have imagined\u2014many of us are in desperate need of a change of scenery. Unfortunately, taking time off to recharge has garnered a bit of a negative stigma in today\u2019s society, where work\/life balance is often askew. It goes without saying, but there\u2019s a reason why so many of us feel burned out.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Statistics provided by U.S. Travel show that more than 29% of Americans\u2019 available paid time off went unused last year. Oddly enough, 91% of Americans say it is important to use their paid time off to travel. So, back to the question: Why plan your vacations now? Because you want it, you deserve it, and there\u2019s no better time than the present.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Must-do\u2019s when planning your next vacation<\/h4>\n

We could write for days about what to do (and not to do) when planning your vacation\u2014but for the sake of time, we\u2019ll limit it to just some of the most important.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First, be mindful of the seasonal weather conditions for where you want to visit. Hopping around the Florida Keys in the summer sounds great in theory, but the best time to visit is actually in the spring when it\u2019s not quite as humid. Looking to hit the slopes in the Alps? Some experts say the best times are November and December before Christmas and the middle two weeks of March.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Confirming that you aren\u2019t visiting your destination of choice at an inopportune time is a good first step to ensuring you make the most of your trip, but it\u2019s not the only suggestion we have. We always recommend that travelers conduct plenty of research in advance to identify activities and hot spots that they don\u2019t want to miss. Leaving a vacation with souvenirs is cool; leaving with regrets is not.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And speaking of regrets, we can\u2019t think of a worse feeling than encountering cancellations, delays, or hiccups that sour a vacation. Thankfully, you can eliminate that stress by purchasing travel insurance from battleface<\/a>. We\u2019ve got you covered with policies encompassing COVID-19 coverage<\/a> to trip cancellation and interruption<\/a>, baggage loss, 24\/7 emergency medical assistance, and more.\u00a0 We even offer vacation rental damage insurance<\/a> that protects you if you or one of your guests causes damage to the property where you\u2019re <\/span>staying.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A few final reminders and tips<\/h4>\n

If vacation only comes once per year, you\u2019ll want to do whatever you can to best prepare. For instance, most people don\u2019t realize that domestic medical insurance is unlikely to cover overseas treatments in the event you are hospitalized.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, don\u2019t hesitate to bring travel-size packs of laundry detergent for washing your clothes in the sink. Not only will this keep you smelling nice, but it can cut down on the amount of clothes in your luggage. Packing baby wipes (pro tip: they\u2019re not just for babies!) is another easy and convenient way to stay fresh when a shower isn\u2019t always available.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, if you\u2019re changing time zones, set your watch to the time zone for your destination immediately after the plane takes off. Do your best to eat and sleep when the locals do, despite any feelings of jetlag.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What destinations are you dreaming of for National Plan for Vacation Day? We encourage you to join the movement by using #PlanForVacation<\/strong> on social media. Happy traveling!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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