Everyone loves a good vacation whether it’s to the beach, mountains or even the busy city. Vacations are a great way to relieve stress and just escape the school or work life back at home. Vacations can be a highlight of one’s year. What’s even better than a getaway? A getaway with your best friend!
Surely you hear adults tell you “your teen years move so fast” or “enjoy this because it will quickly slip away.” The truth is, it does move fast and high school flies by. That’s why making memories with a friend on vacation is just one way to live your teen years and make an awesome memory to remember forever.
Just a vacation itself has many benefits, according to Allina Health, there are seven important benefits of a vacation.
- Improve physical health- Studies show that taking a vacation every two years compared to every six will lessen the risk of coronary heart disease or heart attacks.
- Improve mental health- The University of Pittsburgh’s Mind-Body Center found vacations increase pleasant emotions while reducing depression.
- Greater well-being- One study found that three days after vacation people’s physical complaints, quality of sleep, and mood had improved compared to before vacation.
- Increased mental motivation- Studies have found that chronic stress can make it difficult to achieve certain tasks and cause memory problems. Taking time off can be like getting a tune up for the brain, improving your mental health and cognition.
- Improved family relationships- Vacation can be a time for siblings to connect in ways they are not likely to do in day-to-day life.
Snorkeling is a great way to cool off and try something new. (Sophia Simonsen)
- Less burnout- Employees who take regular time to relax are less likely to experience burnout making them more productive.
- Boosted happiness- Research shows even the process of planning a vacation can boost your happiness. some people even experience elevated moods weeks before the trip.
Planning for the vacation can be loads of fun. Planning outfits, online shopping, reserving dinner and so much more. but what’s super fun is making a playlist for the vaction! You can listen to the playlist on the plane, while walking the beach, taking in a sight or even while getting all dressed up to go to dinner.
Here are just a few songs to get you in the vacation mood.
The first song is “Sundress” by A$AP Rocky. This song has a great tune for a dance party on the balcony or in the kitchen of the beach condo.
The second song is “Pink+White” by Frank Ocean. This is a great song to listen to while taking in the beautiful colors of a sunset on the beach.
“Walking on a Dream” by Empire of the Sun fits well with a nice walk on the beach or trails of the beautiful mountains. It is just like “walking on a dream!”
