It’s been several years since I’ve had an extended vacation. Typically, what I will do is take vacation days surrounding weekends. I wind up getting Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off, and that way I can stretch my vacation time out.
But there seems to be another vacation trend happening right now, and it surrounds frustration. Some call it the rage-cation.
What is a rage-cation?
According to. blog.withfaye.com
‘Our latest study shows that 52% of U.S. travelers are currently experiencing burnout, and nearly one in three are booking vacations to deal with it. This movement, often referred to as rage-booking, meaning they booked in a moment of anger, stress, or heartbreak, reflects a growing shift in the way people travel — one driven by emotion rather than inspiration.’
A measurable percentage of people are booking vacations to escape stress and anxiety.
One study shows that 23% of people who booked vacations did so Because of job place burnout. 21% booked vacations because of job related stress.
It’s all about emotions.
Not every trip is a rage-cation, but when they are, strong emotions are part of it.
Not all vacations are planned based on negative emotions.
9% booked a trip right after a bad breakup.
9% went out of trip after losing or quitting a job.
20% booked a trip to avoid seasonal sadness or bad weather.
28% booked a vacation to celebrate a positive personal achievement.
21% booked a trip to celebrate receiving unexpected money Like a bonus or refund?
Rage-cations are not necessarily about escaping but connecting with something simpler. It expresses the desire to take control of your life and not let circumstances push you around.
Stress and burnout may be shaping the way we take vacations, but when we’re traveling, we’re looking for connection and simplicity.
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