Making the Most of National Plan for Vacation Day

Image: Falling Rock outside of Rapid City, South Dakota. (photo by Patrick Clarke)
Image: Falling Rock outside of Rapid City, South Dakota. (photo by Patrick Clarke)
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Sat January 27, 2024

If you're like the majority of Americans, you're likely leaving a lot of hard-earned time off from work on the table.

Those untapped hours may even include some crucial paid time off allowing you to get away from the daily grind and experience new places without missing out on a steady paycheck.

It's no secret that the U.S. has been overworked for some time now and it's a big reason why the U.S. travel and tourism industry has been on a mission to celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day on the last Tuesday of every January in recent years.

This year, National Plan for Vacation Day falls on January 30. Making the most of it starts with simply being aware.

Working with a trusted travel advisor is the easiest way to ensure that your dream trip for 2024 or beyond lives up to expectation but even if you don't take that trip the simple act of planning travel has been proven to boost moods and increase overall happiness.

Let's put it this way, there are far worse ways to spend 24 hours than diving into social media hashtags or reading TripAdvisor reviews when the outcome can be significant excitement at no cost (assuming you have a Wi-Fi connection).

That's just the beginning though as travelers aware of this annual celebration can take advantage of numerous deals, discounts and giveaways like Sandals Resorts' "Winter Blues" sale offering up to $1500 in air credit for bookings at select resorts and and @hotel's $50 bonus for travelers who book a hotel stay of at least $1,000 during the week of January 29 for a 2024 trip. 

There are also a plethora of amazing wave season deals to be had this winter.

Have a destination and trip type in mind? Start your search for a stellar travel advisor with the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), which can match you with a verified expert based on your budget and trip preferences.


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Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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