SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Aug. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Americans are hard workers, but when it comes to taking a
break, they may need some advice. According to results
released today from Princess Cruises' sixth annual Relaxation
Report, over half (54%) of Americans spend their vacation days
dealing with personal obligations such as family emergencies,
doctor's or dentist's appointments and sick days for their children
or loved ones rather than actually vacationing. And the mere
thought of asking their boss for a few extra days off causes more
stress than asking for a pay raise for nearly a quarter (22%) of
American workers, according to the recent survey by Wakefield
Research for Princess Cruises.
On this National Relaxation Day (Saturday, August 15) the idea of stress and
relaxation is an important discussion to be had with our 24/7
always-on American culture. Stress triggers are on the rise with
nearly one-third of people who get stressed at just the thought of
relaxing, up from 28-percent in 2014. And 42-percent frequently
feel guilty about relaxing, also up from 38-percent last year. For
more than a third of Americans (36%), it's even more difficult to
find time to relax than to live within their budget!
"In the six years that Princess Cruises has commissioned this
survey, we've continued to see stress levels rise year after
year…," said Jan Swartz, Princess
Cruises president. "We aren't giving ourselves permission to truly
let go and relax, and whether that's because of the demands on our
intense lives or our own guilt, this is an unsustainable trend that
can have a genuinely adverse impact on our society as a whole."
Even summertime brings no reprieve. Despite the sunshine, warm
weather and break from school schedules, more than three quarters
(77%) of parents are busier during the summer months compared to
the rest of the year. That's due in part to the stress that comes
with planning – and taking – an actual vacation for half (50%) of
Americans who find things like research and handling travel
logistics stressful, and over half (55%) who return feeling the
need for a vacation from their vacation.
On the optimistic side however, Americans still believe they can
achieve the dream of finding relaxation, with two-thirds (66%) who
agree that taking a cruise would be the best way to experience life
and relaxation all in one vacation. Proudly, Princess Cruises
offers an array of options for any traveler looking to "come back
new" aboard its worldwide fleet of ships in exotic
destinations.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or online at http://www.princess.com/.
About the 2015 Survey
The Princess Cruises Relaxation
Day 2015 Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research
(www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 nationally representative
U.S. adults ages 18+, between July 23-July
29, 2015, using an email invitation and an online survey.
Quotas have been set to ensure reliable and accurate representation
of the U.S. adult ages 18+. Results of any sample are subject to
sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable
and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the
percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in
this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey
result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage
points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had
been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the
sample.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to
destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 111
days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE:CCL; LSE:CCL; NYSE: CUK).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available at
princess.com/news.
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