Do you feel like whenever you go on a vacation, you always come back feeling like you need another one? Burnout while travelling is pretty common for many people, especially when travelling in groups or your family.

If the goal of your trip is to rest and recharge, knowing the factors that affects the quality of a vacation will help you plan the most relaxing holiday ever.

Here’s how to avoid vacation burnout with these following tips.

1. Pick the right destination and accommodation

Choosing the perfect destinations for a truly relaxing vacation is not as hard as you think. It’s great to stay in an accommodation where you have virtually zero chores. Thus, a rented house could be problematic since you will be doing the dishes, laundry, cooking, etc, unless you have hired help. A serviced apartment or a hotel suite with relaxation amenities is still the best choice. It’s also good to know what activities you love doing and how much you can handle each day.

2. Don’t overdo sightseeing

The ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO as the younger people calls it) usually leads to overbooking your itinerary. Remember that overextending your itinerary can lead to exhaustion and stress rather than enjoyment. If you are going away with your family, schedule down times. For example, you can go on a tour in the mornings and reserve the afternoon free of activities.

3. Turn off your tech

This is one of the most underrated secrets to a truly relaxing vacation – going offline. Switching off your mobile phone, and scheduling a vacation email auto responder pre-vacation will help you break away from work and have your much deserved vacation. Take advantage of this time to be unreachable.

4. Anticipate that everything will not go as planned

Being patient and accepting when things go wrong, it will the make the situation easier to solve and move on from. Nothing’s perfect and instead of focusing on the error, focus on the positive and how you can make your holiday better.

5. Transition to your regular schedule

Overbooking your trip will only make you feel exhausted as you don’t allow your body to transition back to your regular routine. Have a day or two to settle back to your regular program.

Do you have some tips for a relaxing holiday? Let us know in the comments below.