Travel Creates Happiness

Travel has the unique ability to transform lives by allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, a greater appreciation for life, and of course, experience an elevated level of happiness along the way. The act of traveling; even for a few days creates lifelong, happy memories that people treasure and revisit often, more so than all other types of memories collected over the years.

Researchers at the Institute for Applied Positive Research found that planning a trip also creates happiness and joy.

Planned Trips Make us Happier

• 97% of survey respondents report that having a trip planned makes them happier.

• 71% reported feeling greater levels of energy knowing they had a trip planned in the next six months.

These findings come at a time when studies have shown Americans are experiencing the lowest levels of happiness in 50 years.

“Booking a trip—even just getting it on the calendar—might be the very thing we need to restore our emotional immune system after months of mounting uncertainty and stress.” – Michelle Gielan, Founder, Institute for Applied Positive Research

PLANNING TRAVEL POWERS POSITIVITY

Survey respondents overwhelmingly believe that anticipating a planned trip delivers significant mental health benefits—and a sense of control during a very uncertain time.

Respondents strongly agreed with the following statements:

• Simply knowing there was something to look forward to would bring me joy: 95%

• Planning travel for some time in the next six months would bring me happiness: 80%

• Planning something would make me feel more in control amidst so much uncertainty: 74%

Don’t waste any more time and book that trip now! With Happier Journeys, we make it easy to book your next getaway. All you need to do is get yourself there.