Americans dream about being somewhere else everyday especially during these months

The average American thinks about someplace they would rather be for at least 40 minutes per day, according to new research.That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans that looked at how long Americans spend thinking about their next vacation.From researching destinations to going down travel-related rabbit holes on social media, results showed people accumulate 4.7 hours a week on average dreaming of far-flung places.The survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean Vacations found that, for some, that 40-minute figure goes up in winter by 16% (46 minutes per day) thinking about being on vacation or fantasizing about adventures.What goes into that fantasy thinking time? Respondents cited 21 minutes of travel vlog watching and 25 minutes on other social media content based on destinations and travel each week.When you also factor in 22 minutes of weekly research the average respondent says they do towards tickets and pricing and the 26 minutes of talking to friends and family about going somewhere else the weekly escapism total reaches nearly five hours, or more than two full working days per month.“Taking a break is essential for everyone’s well-being,” says Michael Lowery, head of global consumer business at CheapCaribbean Vacations.“A true escape from your everyday life — even for just a few days — can work wonders.

All-inclusive resorts make it easy to disconnect from the pressures of reality and reconnect with yourself or loved ones, offering a seamless, one-stop getaway where everything is taken care of.From the planning to the relaxation, it’s an effortless path to paradise.”And does this dreaming of exotic locations or far away adventure ever encroach on our work lives? It certainly does.

When those who were employed were asked to estimate how much of their last work week they spent thinking about travel, 2.3 hours was the average response — or one full work day per month.So do thoughts of vacation, warmer clim...