Which is the better choice: one long vacation or multiple short ones in a year? / myLot

India

January 20, 2025 12:22pm CST

Some of my friends have already started planning for summer vacations. Interestingly most are looking forward to 2-week vacation. A long vacation helps us to escape our daily stress and unwind completely and go for full immersion with the destination. However, one of the them is planning for multiple short vacations in this year. He states this will help in avoiding burnout and maintain a work life balance. He says it will allow him to explore multiple destinations and the costs can be spread and are better manageable. Plus, the planning will be considerably less. So do you prefer a long vacation or multiple short ones in a year?

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rakski

@rakski (133314)

• Philippines

20 Jan

I would prefer the short multiple vacations.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

Short trips to multiple destinations could make life more adventurous. Thanks for sharing!

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@rakski (133314)

• Philippines

23 Jan

@RevivedWarrior that is true and less work burn out

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@DaddyEvil (142257)

• United States

20 Jan

When I still worked, I took several shorter vacations during the year. Most places I was interested in going on vacation were only a couple of hours drive from my house so I could go, explore whatever caught my attention in that area and then come home again rested and relaxed and ready to go back to work. The only time I ever left US soil, I was just going into Mexico to check on a friend and ended up bringing him back to the US with me. (Legally, of course.) He was born in the US but his parents had moved back to Mexico when my friend was 17. He wanted to come back to the US but couldn't afford the trip. I could afford it so went and brought him back. It was a nice vacation for me and, I think, the longest vacation I ever took.

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@DaddyEvil (142257)

• United States

22 Jan

@RevivedWarrior You're very welcome.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

Well, that was very kind of you. Sounds like you made best use of short and long vacation. Thanks for sharing!

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@AmbiePam (96245)

• United States

20 Jan

I guess it really depends on the length of the travel, but in general, I like the multiple short vacations.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

Well, multiple short vacations can help us explore more places. Thanks for sharing!

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@kaylachan (75445)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

20 Jan

George and I do staycations. Where we stay close to home. And we find breaking them up for certain events and times makes it all worth it.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

Thats a great way to do a short vacation. Thanks for sharing!

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@kaylachan (75445)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

22 Jan

@RevivedWarrior Not a problem.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (142054)

• Roseburg, Oregon

21 Jan

I like going on short vacations.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

Short vacations help us discover more places. Thanks for sharing!

@JudyEv (347165)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jan

If I wanted to go overseas then one long break would be more convenient. But shorter breaks can be refreshing too.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

A mix of both options , based on circumstances are helpful.Thanks for sharing!

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@GardenGerty (162307)

• United States

21 Jan

I prefer multiple short vacations and trips. I get anxious if I am away from my home for too long. I like a lot of breaks in the year.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

That is one disadvantage of long trips , we feel homesick and anxious. Thanks for sharing!

@allknowing (141427)

• India

21 Jan

I have had both but more longer trips

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

22 Jan

Longer trips are usually ones which make us immerse with the destination. Thanks for sharing!

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@luisadannointed (7245)

• Philippines

1 Feb

I don't really do vacations unless is a family vacation. I am more into having my "me time" every week -- if my budget will allow me, in a coffee shop, reading or writing.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3709)

• India

2 Feb

Not every is fortunate to take vacations. But then I like your routine. Pretty sure not are lucky to have "me time" especially me because of the busy schedule of life.