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more romantic than gifts.
of people who travel as a
couple say romance is still
alive in their relationship,
630/0
of couples believe traveling
helps them stay together
longer.
53%
of youths believe that
vacationing brings the
16 Reasons Why
TRAVEL
is Good for You
There are plenty of benefits to packing your bags and traveling the world.
Besides trying out exotic foods and learning more about different cultures,
traveling can also improve your physical and mental well-being.
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for women
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take 1 vacation every
6+ years are 8 times
more likely to develop heart
disease or have a heart attack,
compared to those who take
2+ vacations a year.
21K
Women who do not take a
vacation are twice as likely
to suffer from depression,
Creativity
People think more creatively
when problems are
physically
distant.
860/0
of people who travel say
they have a positive
family closer
together.
of adults admit that
childhood memories
outlook on life
of children who
travel with their
grandparents report
of family vacations
they get to spend
are "very vivid."
quality time with them.
of travelers believe
the most impactful
trips are those
spent with family
and friends.
890/0
of people feel
significant drops in
stress levels after
1-2 days traveling.
How to Go Traveling
Step 1: Research
a What to do
How to getthere
How much it will cost
Step 2: Save
Create a budget
[7 Set aside money
step 3: Plan
Schedule dates
flights
Reserve accommodation
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Sources
Outlive Your Term Life Insurance Policy: Take a Vacation - quickq uote.com
How Not Taking Vacations Harms Your Health — prevention.com
How Travel is Good for Your Health — citypass.com
Stu dy shows health, wellness/ relationship benefits of"Travel Effect' - examiner.com
Valentines Survey Finds Traveling Together Strengthens Relationships — ustravel.org
Why We Truel - The Frontal Cortex — scienceblogs.com
Miriam Beard Quotes — thinkexist.com
Destination Healthy Aging - globalcoalitiononaging.com
Journey to Healthy Aging: Planning for travel in Retirement — transamericacenter.org
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