Americans will be observing the National Plan For Vacation Day on Jan. 25. Despite all the impact COVID had on our travel plans during the course of last couple of years through all its variants—the fact is that 81% percent of Americans are still planning a vacation in the next six months. And, if you are the one among them, or even if not among them but at any other place in the world planning for a trip, then Great Fort Lauderdale has to be definitely among the top choices for your plans.
After two years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are feeling burned out and ready for a change of scenery. However, COVID-19 related health and safety concerns and increased workloads have prevented many American workers from using their hard earned time off. Americans are STILL not using all of their vacation days.
Planning Vacations Reduces Burnout
• More than two-thirds (68%) of American workers feel at least moderately burned out and 13% are extremely burned out
• More than half (53%) of remote workers are working MORE hours now than they were in the office and 61% now find it more difficult to unplug from work1
• COVID-19 related concerns followed by work related barriers such as heavy workloads and lack of coverage are top reasons preventing Americans from using their paid time off
• Just one-quarter of Americans used ALL of their earned time off in 2021
• Nearly eight in 10 (79%) believe vacations are important to their overall health and well-being
• Avoiding burnout was the top-rated motivator to book a trip in the next six months—ranked even higher than travel discounts/deals
Formerly known as a spring break hotspot, Greater Fort Lauderdale has evolved into a cosmopolitan destination offering diverse experiences. There is more to explore beyond the eight distinct beaches that make up this tropical paradise. It is also called as yachting capital of the World and the Venice of Americas. This is the place where everyone under the sun is authentically welcomed.
You can discover restaurants helmed by Michelin-starred chefs and James Beard Award-nominated chefs, food halls, speakeasies, breweries, rooftop bars, outdoor mural districts, world-class museums and interactive exhibits.
Travel Remains a Top Priority
• More than nine in 10 (91%) Americans say it is important to use their paid time off to travel
• As vaccines rolled out and became more accessible, demand for travel surged. On average, two thirds of paid time off used was for travel away from home in 2021
• Nearly six in 10 (59%) agree that travel is more important than ever and 61% plan to make travel a top budget priority in 2022
• 81% of Americans are excited to plan a vacation in the next six months
Whether it’s a stay at the soon to open Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, the world’s first guitar hotel, a boutique property with a Water Taxi stop, or a hotel just steps away from Sawgrass Mills – the largest outlet destination in the United States, your readers will find the perfect home away from home. Upon arrival to FLL Airport, it’s just minutes to the beach, port, and downtown.