According to economist Timothy Taylor, “Compared to workers in most other high-income countries, Americans tend to work more hours per year. An American worker is at 1,811 hours/year, while a German worker is at 1,340 hours/year,” Taylor adds. “If one thinks in terms of 40-hour work weeks, the German worker is working about 12 weeks per year less,” he adds. Does that mean North Americans are the antithesis of overworked people? Behavioral scientist Juliet Schor says yes.
Schor’s research shows the divergence between over-achieving Americans and other societies are “not the result of some deep-seated cultural difference,” but rather “political and social choices.” This, she says, distorts the labor market, and the fact that folks earn “salaries” rather than hourly wages gives employers incentive to push employees for additional hours.” Schor adds that tradeoffs almost always impact the amount of leisure time workers make room for, thus vacations aren’t always prioritized.
Your vacation should be a priority
You probably already know how it feels when you become so overworked, you can barely function, but a good reminder of the downsides of skipping vacations is found on the Cleveland Clinic website. See how closely this information fits your current state of mind. What’s the best kind of getaway? An off-grid island retreat where your hectic pace will be slowed dramatically.
At Belize’s Manta Island Resort, guests are removed from stressors associated with every aspect of life that has the potential to trigger emotional and physical exhaustion. It’s paradise for singles, couples, and families, and no matter how weary guests feel upon arrival, it takes little effort get on island time. Manta’s All Inclusive Package relieves guests of having to make endless decisions, and amenities and tours are so diverse, guests find it easy to find the ones that fit their interests.
Get off-grid savings, too!
At first blush, vacationers in search of the ideal getaway may assume that island getaways cost more than their budgets can handle, but at Manta Island Resort, management understands that Caribbean travel isn’t just for folks who are wealthy. That generous all-inclusive package is just the start of the price breaks guests receive.
Current Belize Unplugged deals plus seasonal special Offers give you a choice of discounted rates rarely available to folks craving island holidays. Think about how much you can add to your island experience by saving money. An extra tour. An extra day. Services at the resort’s waterfront spa.
There’s more to love about vacationing on this unique parcel of land. Manta occupies a corner of Glover’s Reef, one of only four atolls located off Belize’s coast, so opportunities to indulge in myriad aquatic activities are superior to those found at mainland properties—even coastal resorts. This is the ultimate escape, weary worker. Say yes and you could begin to feel stress leave your body the minute you make your reservation!
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