Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day by maximizing vacation time

Take a micro-cation

Life is short, so vacation often. Mini vacations are a surefire way to maximize your vacation time. Termed “micro-cations,” these trips are especially popular with millennials. Micro-cations include taking a three-day weekend or 72-hour-getaway. Bonus tip: tack your vacation days to a holiday weekend. Some holidays always fall on a certain day of the year, such as Thanksgiving on a Thursday or Labor Day on a Monday. Adding a day before or after these holiday weekends extends your vacation and holidays. If you strategize and plan, you could easily take 5-10 micro-cations throughout the year.

Take a workcation

If you’re lucky enough to work remotely, full-time or part-time, you have the flexibility for a change of scenery both when you’re online and offline. By taking a workcation, you can mix work and play on the same trip, without having to take as many vacation days as you normally would. Choose a location that is low-key, i.e., a place that doesn’t require much sightseeing or that has a lot of family and friends, is key to making a workcation work. During your work hours you can relax by the pool, lunch at a nearby restaurant, and explore local sights when you clock out.

Research and plan ahead to save time

Have you ever spent too much time being lost, catching a connecting flight, or commuting to your hotel? By researching and planning ahead of time, you save time on your actual vacation. First, choose a location that is easy to navigate. Book a non-stop flight whenever possible. Finally, choose a centrally located Best Western® Hotels & Resorts to save time commuting to your daily activities.