A new report suggests that the perfect vacation may be closer to home but a bit longer than the standard week.
According to a survey, the ideal vacation lasts 11 days, is three hours from home, and costs $ 8,800 per person.
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Based on the answers from American citizens, a vacation can only be considered perfect if it allows for time for relaxation and recuperation.
Meanwhile, 41 % think their vacation is perfect if they can cross off a bucket list item.
So, what kind of vacations do people gravitate to? Here is a list of the most popular items ranked by respondents.
Sunny beaches-63%
Somewhere in the great outdoors-53%
Major cities-43%
Historic locations-42%
Amusement parks-30%.
With the good, there is the bad. The study mentions unexpected costs, bad weather, lack of temperature control in the hotel, and poor food as the main things that derail a vacation.
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