SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- From politics to work stress, Americans need National
Relaxation Day (August 15) more than
ever. According to Princess Cruises' seventh annual Relaxation
Report, Americans are using valuable vacation time for things
unrelated to vacation such as catching up on sleep and running
errands. When it comes to catching more shut-eye, a majority of
working Americans (72%) take at least one day off a year just to
sleep, and two out of five Americans (40%) take five or more days
off per year (a full work week), just to catch up on sleep
according to the recent survey by Wakefield Research for Princess
Cruises.
If they are not using their vacation time to sleep, many
Americans are trying to get things done. In fact, 68% of Americans
admit they've used a vacation day for something other than vacation
including family emergencies (37%), doctor's or dentist's
appointments (36%), sick days for their children or loved ones
(31%), home projects (23%) and running household errands (23%) –
compared to 2015, when 54% said they had done so. Sadly, it's no
wonder Americans are so tired, vacation time has become hard
work.
In observance of National Relaxation Day, it's time for
Americans to let go of the guilt and stress they feel when trying
to relax, especially when on vacation. Forty-three percent of
Americans admit they frequently feel guilty for relaxing, holding
steady from 2015. Ninety-one percent of working Americans say they
look forward to sleeping while on vacation, but it appears that the
stresses of everyday life are getting in the way of a good night's
sleep on vacation. More than a third (35%) of working Americans,
including half (50%) of Millennials, often feel more stressed when
they're on vacation because they can't stop thinking about work.
The lack of sleep is even getting in the way of leisure activities
with nearly half of Americans, including 65% of Millennials,
admitting they frequently skip events or activities on vacation
because they're simply too tired.
As one of the world's leading cruise lines, Princess Cruises, is
committed to ensuring its guests come back from vacation feeling
refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated. As part of its Come Back New
Promise Princess Cruises partnered with leading experts in both
the science and beauty of sleep to develop the new Princess Luxury
Bed. Together with sleep expert Dr. Michael
Breus and designer Candice
Olson, Princess Cruises now delivers its guests the ultimate
night of sleep at sea.
"Sleep and relaxation should be a guilt-free necessity every
person should seek in their day," said Dr. Michael Breus, board-certified sleep expert. "We
all want to get the sleep we need while on vacation, but sometimes
being in a new place and sleeping in an unfamiliar environment will
disrupt a good night's sleep. This is why I've partnered with
Princess Cruises to design a luxury mattress and sleep program that
will deliver the most restful, rejuvenating sleep at sea."
Stressed Coast to Coast
Stress levels are high on
vacation in every region except one. Working Americans in the
Northeast (43%), West (42%) and South (33%) are significantly more
likely to feel more stressed on vacation because they can't stop
thinking about work than those in the Midwest (21%). It's clear
that Midwesterners have no problem relaxing. Most agree (67%) that
they never or hardly ever feel guilty about relaxing, compared to
an average of only 54% across other regions (Northeast, South and
West).
Men vs. Women
When it comes to the differences between
the sexes, working women are far more likely (48%) than men (39%)
to feel guilty about taking the time to relax. However, among the
Americans who take at least one day off per year to catch up on
sleep, men take more days than women - 8 versus 7, on
average.
Redefining Digital Detox
The role of technology and
smartphones seems to have shifted from a source of stress to a
source of relaxation over the last couple of years. In 2016, 53% of
Americans feel their smartphone makes it easier, rather than
harder, to relax, compared to 2014 where 52% felt it made it
harder.
Political Pressures
This year has taken political
stress to the next level from the U.S. presidential election to the
U.K.'s historic Brexit. In fact, when it comes to Trump vs Hillary,
more than half of Americans (54%) say Trump is more likely to keep
them up at night, with Hillary a close second at 46%. However,
Americans aren't the only ones in need of a political pause, as 61%
of those polled felt that the United
Kingdom, rather than Rio de
Janeiro (39%), was in most need of a National Relaxation Day
this year.
Additional information about Princess Cruises and the Princess
Luxury Bed are available through a professional travel consultant,
by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or online at
www.princess.com
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 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to more
than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries
ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK).
Survey Methodology
The Princess Cruises NRD 2016 Survey was conducted by Wakefield
Research among 1,003 nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18+
between July 21st and 27th, 2016,
using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas have been
set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the U.S.
adult population 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.
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