Comments on: Reduce Stress Increase Productivity and Health – Vacation Way

By: Kimberly B.

Kimberly B. — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:51:46 +0000

I agree that taking a vacation can help lower stress. Sometimes for us, with 4 kids and pets it is very stressful just to try to get ready to leave. So sometimes my husband and I will go to a nice hotel a few miles away from home by ourselves. We come back feeling refreshed and not stresses out by the time we arrive at the hotel.

By: AnyaT

AnyaT — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:27:43 +0000

I think we need an article to about managing financial stress, don’t have money to go on vacation…though we all badly need one for sure. Of course, there are ways to have vacation without spending a lot but it never happens to me at least.

By: Sharlita

Sharlita — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:30:14 +0000

I felt relaxed just reading about taking a vacation. It’s definitely time. I don’t know when is the last time I took a vacation. I wonder should I take a vacation with my 1 year old son or should I be vacationing away from him since he’s part of my everyday life? I just was getting so stressed out tonight because of bills and not having any help. I think I just need a break. I’ve been providing solely for my baby and put my life on hold in order to be an active mom and it’s starting to wear on me mentally and physically. I can’t see myself gone from him too long, but if I bring him will I still be yelling at him since he’s acting out so much now? I need a vacation to think about what type of vacation I should take. I bookmarked those links. Thanks for all the ideas!

By: Kellie

Kellie — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:11:30 +0000

I have co-workers who lose vacation time every year because they don’t take it. That just seems insane to me. I always feel better after a few days off. Even if I don’t go anywhere, I’ll take my vacation time and hang around the house, read, take baths and eat good chocolate. (Hey, I have my own spa destination right at home. Well, except for the sound of the dogs snuffling under the bathroom door, thinking I might be escaping through the window.)

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:17:38 +0000

Oh yes, another great reason to take a vacation! I am worried somewhat by stress. Your step by step budget tips for a vacation will help me plan for a vacation this summer. We didn’t go anywhere last year, so I’m making a point to get away this summer. Thanks.

By: she

she — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:46:24 +0000

as Angie said above, I HIGHLY recommend all-inclusive vacations. you don’t have to go anywhere — you just stay in the resort if you want. most “vacations” are trips to theme parks where you have to get up early and you’re always travelling the entire vacation. how is that restful? it may be fun, but i always find myself MORE TIRED when i get home than when i left.

1. get a passport
2. book a 7-night vacay on: http://www.travelbyjen.com for GREAT all-inclusive deals. i’ve used them twice!

By: jessica

jessica — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:47:48 +0000

Our vacations have been limited by my husband’s health, but even getting a babysitter for the day for myself and taking a kid-free day does wonders for my mental health. I even did that today for the first time in a couple months! It recharges me and helps me be a better mom. We are saving our vacation time for when his back is healed and we can have an active and fun filled family vacation at a lake hopefully in the summer.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:16:25 +0000

Unfortunately, my vacays are not nearly as long as they once were. I’ve been saving time for a real good one! In the mean time, I do get burned/stressed out and end up taking a sick day to regroup.

By: Angie (Losing It and Loving It)

Angie (Losing It and Loving It) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:17:13 +0000

Oh my favorite topic! VACATION! For the past 3 years we have been heading back to a really wonderful and romantic resort in Jamaica and for 8 glorious days we are able to reconnect, relax and enjoy ourselves. We are usually pretty active on our vacation (snorkeling, lots of walking, tennis, etc.) so it’s definitely good for us except for the amazing food available. We have to work out harder to compensate LOL

Great tips!

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:46:16 +0000

I need a vacation so bad! I was just looking at cruise specials before visiting this site. Now what to do with the kids…