A survey of 2,000 travel-loving adults found that one in five people long for another vacation again the day they get back and another 27% said this feeling wells up within a week.
Looking ahead, the average respondent wants to spend 15 days on vacation in 2024, after the average said they grabbed 11 days last year in 2023.
Just a quarter of respondents said they traveled more than the average person they know, but nearly half say they want to be known as the frequent traveler.
Conducted by OnePoll for Club Wyndham, the survey found that 89% of those surveyed said vacation reduces their stress levels, even temporarily, with 84% saying a vacation can relax them and decrease stress for weeks upon returning.
A majority of respondents said that they consider vacations as a form of self-care (86%).
And, because they can reduce stress, 80% would be interested in a “do-nothing” vacation where they sit by the pool or beach, reading a book or relaxing.
“According to the survey, more than 70% of potential travelers count down to their vacation, and a majority long to travel again just one week after returning home,” said Annie Roberts, senior vice president of club and owner services at Club Wyndham.
“It’s not surprising that they want to experience the ‘vacation glow’ again and again.”
To make sure they get what they’re looking for, many of those surveyed go to great lengths to dream of and plan a vacation well tailored to their interests.
Respondents want to steer clear of discomforts, like sharing a bathroom with others (27%) and want to avoid situations where they would have difficulty sleeping (27%).
When on vacation with others, 79% prefer having their own—or extra—space to spread out, including 82% of parents.
“People want to ensure their vacation decisions bring them quality, consistency, and peace of mind—the chance to gather comfortably to enjoy shared moments that become lifelong memories.”