Coming off the winter holidays, most of us start dreaming of, if not planning, our spring and summer getaways. It’s tempting, of course, to default to the same vacation each year: your family’s cabin, a familiar beach town, your favorite city, that resort the kids loved. We often choose to spend our hard-earned dollars for comfort, predictability, and relaxation, and there are benefits to doing so.
The Mental Benefits of Vacationing Somewhere New
Get out of your comfort zone — literally.
January 26, 2018
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Summary.
It’s tempting to default to the same vacation each year: a familiar beach town, your favorite city, that resort the kids loved. We often choose to spend our hard-earned dollars for comfort, predictability, and relaxation, and there are benefits to doing so. But travel can also be an opportunity for personal growth. According to research, holidays that push you out of your comfort zone, expose you to uncertainty, and promote exploration and learning yield three important benefits: greater emotional agility, empathy, and creativity.