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Survey Predicts 2019 Might Be The Year of the Road Trip For Stressed-Out Drivers

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Driving is a common source of stress for many people, but in 2019 a road trip or other short getaway might prove to be the de-stressors that people need.


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According to Enterprise’s Annual Weekend Getaway Survey, three out of four people who participated in the survey are setting a five-trip goal for 2019. And it isn’t all about the grand vacation, which according to 85 percent of those surveyed is much more stressful to plan than a short getaway. More than half of the respondents — approximately 55 percent — said just traveling a mere 200 miles from home to a family member’s or friend’s house would suffice as a great escape.

“We’re seeing travelers increasingly want to take simple, low-stress vacations that allow them to unwind and leave their worries at home,” said Steve Short, vice president at Enterprise. “This year, our survey revealed that rather than taking longer, elaborate vacations, more respondents would rather take a weekend getaway. And they’re not only staying closer to home – they’re also opting to completely disconnect and turn their weekend getaway into an escape from the stress of their jobs and other responsibilities.”


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A stress-free getaway is only possible when people truly disconnect and put down the screens.

“Eight-seven percent of respondents believe turning off alerts on their devices (email, social media, news) is a best practice when it comes to truly getting away,” according to the survey.

News Source: Enterprise