WELLNESS

BALANCE

By Erika Klein

WELLNESS

According to a recent survey, the Expedia Vacation Deprivation Report 2022, 50 percent of Americans bring their work laptops on vacation and 41 percent often join Zoom calls when they’re off. Working while traveling is common, but you may not be achieving the full benefits of your vacation if you’re click-clacking away pool-

Leaving Work BEHIND side. It’s essential to get away from everything and decompress, notes Jen Mitchell, founder of Jen Mitchell Travel in Naples. “People think that vacations are a luxury,” she says. “But really, they’re essential.” Mitchell explains that even a short trip can be rejuvenating, lower stress levels, and provide needed time to bond with family or friends. (jenmitchelltravel.com) To make the most of that much-needed break, turn the page and glean a few quick tips from Mitchell.