The shape of our holidays is changing. Thanks to more generous holiday entitlement with our work, and our wish to escape from the routine of daily life at regular intervals, what would once have been a week or two at the seaside has been replaced by a series of shorter breaks, taking in visits to all kinds of attractions.
Short Break HolidaysWhile a two-week summer holiday break is still, and is likely to stay, at the heart of most people's holiday plans, getting away for a few days at more regular intervals has become feasible, thanks to our increased mobility.
The holiday business has responded to this change, too, with the short break holiday marketed as a real pick-me-up, helping to restore vitality and recharge batteries, and breaking up the drudgery which many people fills much of their working lives.
Psychologists have found that people are much happier when they take a series of short, particularly midweek breaks, than if they take one long holiday. This is because the shorter breaks mean they can retain their happy memories for longer. Over a longer break, they become more used to their surroundings and their laid-back holiday lifestyle, so find it more difficult to re-acclimatise to being back at work.
Getting the most out of a short break, though, requires some planning and forethought, to meet the challenge of fitting everything you hope to do into the time available.
So when you book a short break, it's important to read up beforehand on the attractions which will be on hand when you get to your destination. If you're going to a family holiday resort, for example, check the list of free activities on offer, then those which will cost you extra, and to get the best value for your break, target those which are included in the price you pay.
If relaxation is more the aim on your short break, seek out the quieter parts of your location. You can always ask for advice on an online travel forum, or seek the help of your travel agent to this end.
Whatever type of short break you choose, if you're aiming to make the most of the time, you should always do your groundwork before you go. It's important, though, to remember not to be over-ambitious, as this will only leave you frustrated. To strike a happy medium, you should ask yourself whether you intend to return to your destination, and if so, what activities might be better suited to a different time of the year.
So when you book a short break, it's important to read up beforehand on the attractions which will be on hand when you get to your destination. If you're going to a family holiday resort, for example, check the list of free activities on offer, then those which will cost you extra, and to get the best value for your break, target those which are included in the price you pay.
If relaxation is more the aim on your short break, seek out the quieter parts of your location. You can always ask for advice on an online travel forum, or seek the help of your travel agent to this end.
Whatever type of short break you choose, if you're aiming to make the most of the time, you should always do your groundwork before you go. It's important, though, to remember not to be over-ambitious, as this will only leave you frustrated. To strike a happy medium, you should ask yourself whether you intend to return to your destination, and if so, what activities might be better suited to a different time of the year.
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