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Is America too stressed out? According to a survey of more than 1,400 travelers conducted by Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts in conjunction with April’s National Stress Awareness Month, the answer is a resounding, "yes."
But new research says a vacation provides hope for frazzled folks if they will only take the time to do it.
According to the survey of more than 1,400 travelers, an overwhelming majority of Americans view a vacation as the antidote to reduce their work life stress, but many of them are not utilizing all of their available days.
The survey found that 72 percent of respondents said they plan a vacation to specifically de-stress and forget the daily grind, with the majority citing tension in the workplace ahead of concerns about finances as the greatest source of daily pressure. Yet one third of respondents admitted they did not utilize all of their available vacation time.
Still, according to the survey, vacation provides an invaluable way to reconnect with loved ones or maybe even a dream celebrity. Respondents said spending more intimate time with their partner was the number one activity they do more of during vacation than in their everyday lives, followed by eating and reading. Just for fun, the question was posed asking with what celebrity they would most want to relax during vacation and Academy Award winner Halle Berry topped the list ahead of Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Denzel Washington.
In order to provide the antidote for stressed out vacationers, the eight exclusive Caribbean and Mexico resorts are offering travelers a variety of ways to reduce tension and relax while on vacation. Guests can worry less about money and focus more on fun with the Collection’s special “De-Stress For Less Event” during the month of April that provides guests with 20 - 30 percent off leisure rates. To take advantage of this special offer, bookings must be complete before April 30 for travel between April 15 and August 31 with a minimum two-night stay required. Clients must use the promotional code X32 when making a reservation.*
By popular demand, the resort collection is helping reduce stress for guests on property by extending their innovative “Braincation Zones” throughout the month of April. Introduced in December and originally only scheduled to run through the winter months, the Braincation tech-free zones have proven to be a favorite spot for those guests wishing to enjoy some “digital detox.” The zones operate on the honor system with signs indicating an electronics-free environment to encourage guests to disconnect, relax and enjoy peaceful reading, conversation or other tech-free pursuits.
With locations in seven relaxing and idyllic destinations, all Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts are naturally designed to help guests unwind. Each provides opportunities for guests to lower their tension levels through a variety of activities and services during National Stress Awareness Month and beyond, including:
According to Director of Marketing and eCommerce for Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Latin America Resorts, Michelle Bozoki, both the popularity of the Braincation Zones and the stress awareness survey showed that, for most travelers, vacation time was a crucial, and increasingly rare, opportunity to reduce stress built up over the course of the year.
“Stress is a challenge for all of us, whether in the workplace or at home,” said Bozoki in a written release. “With the majority of those we surveyed referencing vacation time as their best opportunity to forget about the daily grind, it’s more important than ever that we deliver the most relaxing and rejuvenating experiences available. We’ve seen guests utilizing our Braincation Zones as a sort of oasis of tranquility and our hope is that they will continue to enjoy these zones and utilize our resorts as a way to check their tensions at the door, spend quality time with their loved ones, and have a completely stress-free experience in paradise.”
Visit www.paradisebymarriott.com/de-stress-for-less and www.marriott.com.