Why does it seem like our New Year’s resolutions are mostly punitive?
Lose weight. Paint the house. Clean my closets. Save more money. Landscape the yard.
I get it — the whole concept of “no pain, no gain.” Yes, I understand that we must make sacrifices. But, whatever happened to treating ourselves in a special way?
Why don’t we resolve to engage in an activity that is restful and relaxing, educational, uplifting, spiritual and/or healthy? I can guarantee you that we are more likely to carry out our resolutions if they are more enjoyable and have an immediate and positive impact on our lives.
If you are looking for suggestions, then you have come to the right place. Travel advisors are in the business of making people happy — and at Acendas Travel we have some of the best fun-makers in the business. Our award-winning team members can put you on a sunny beach in Mexico, relaxing on the deck of a Caribbean cruise, enjoying the fine cuisine of a Paris restaurant, exploring the castles of Scotland or navigating the majestic coastline of Alaska. There is not a corner of this earth you cannot explore with the help of an Acendas Travel advisor.
So, repeat after me. “I vow to travel in 2017.” Okay, once again with a little more force. “I vow to travel in 2017.”
Reasons to Travel Regularly
Maybe you are not necessarily a traveler. Or, perhaps you have not gone on an excursion for quite a while. Consider these “positive” outcomes of being a regular traveler:
- Travel is educational. A trip to a new or foreign land exposes us to new cultures, new architecture, new food and new norms. We learn how others live life.
- You get back to nature. Travel offers destinations that have little in common with the concrete expressway, sprawling office complex or master-planned subdivision. You can experience new lands and be exposed to the breath-taking beauty Mother Nature has to offer.
- R & R. The candle can only burn so hard and so long. We all need time to rest and relax so that we can recharge our batteries.
- Rekindle relationships. The hustle and bustle of our daily lives can unknowingly drive a wedge between the people we love the most. Travel allows us to get away to enjoy time together ras a couple, a family or a multi-generational family unit.
- Expand your boundaries. Our comfort zone provides just that – comfort. But periodically we need to test our abilities to keep ourselves sharp. Traveling to a new land forces us to utilize skills we sometimes let lay dormant.
There are numerous other reasons as to why you should travel. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that trip planning is difficult, time consuming, frustrating — and in the end the excursion costs you an arm and a leg. That is only the case if you let it be that way.
Take away the risk and hassle. Give Acendas Travel a call at 866-448-8747 and talk to one of our knowledgeable travel advisors. They listen to your wants and needs, then work with you to craft a trip that is guaranteed to make your experiences memorable.