Travelers confess to ‘being a different person' when they take off work and go away
According to a survey conducted by Faye Travel Insurance, most people become a different version of themselves when they are on vacation — and rightfully so.
The insurance company surveyed 3,000 US travelers and nearly half of them said they learn different parts of themselves when they have a change of scenery.
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The survey revealed that 45% of Americans let their adventurous, fun side come out on vacay.
Some of these unexpected behaviors include, spending time more freely (52%), trying unfamliar foods (40%) and being open to more risk taking (45%) — perhaps like telling white lies about their identity when away from home, since nearly half of participants admitted to doing that.
A little change of scenery can cause a traveler to learn a lot about themselves.
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One of the least surprising revelations from the survey is that 42% of people are more friendly — and why wouldn't they be when they're lounging poolside with a piña colada in hand without a care in the world.
The Faye team also pointed out that 40% feel like a different person entirely and 60% of those surveyed believe that the travel alter-ego that comes out when they're away is their truest self.
Some of these travel personas include: the explorer (19%), the quiet observer (12%), the solo wanderer (8%), the luxury lover (8%) and the foodie (8%).
In addition to this, it turns out there are many health benefits to jetsetting.
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The survey revealed that people participate in unexpected behaviors while away.
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One study found that people who traveled once a year for nine consecutive years increased their longevity by approximately 20%. Those same people also reduce their risk of dying from heart-related conditions by 30%.
Yearly trips also reduce high blood pressure, lower blood sugar levels and help a person maintain cholesterol and triglycerides levels — all things that can lead to serious heart conditions if ignored.
If a week-long yearly trip isn't your style, travelers can also benefit from shorter trips.
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According to research, those who get out of town for a long weekend don't feel as stressed, tired or depressed compared to those who barely use their PTO.
'Vacations provide a buffer against chronic stress and inflammation — both of which wreak havoc on the body,' Brooks B. Gump, a professor of public health at Syracuse University told the Washington Post in an interview.
Take this as a sign to put in your PTO and book your next vacation — it does a person good.
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