Are you vacation deprived?

Get going, Canada
This year Expedia.ca, the Canadian Tourism Commission and Toyota Canada have partnered up to offer a program called Get Going Canada, which features Canadian destinations and hotel discount incentives from Expedia. The Get Going Canada website contains a clickable link with 15 suggested road trips, taking you across Canada.

Princess Cruises giveaways
Another survey, recently commissioned by Princess Cruises, reveals that nurses, teachers and homemakers fit the profile of the most overworked professions. The Escape Completely survey unveils a contest for those sorely in need of an exotic escape. To celebrate Princess Cruises' 40th Anniversary, people are invited to nominate friends and family for one of 40 gift cruises (Caribbean or the Mexican Riviera) to escape completely.

A vacation doesn't need to be costly in order to be relaxing. "You need to plan your vacation to meet your needs," stresses Beuermann-King. "I tell people they need to have a goal for their vacation." Lounging on the deck, biking, hiking or picnicking at a city park may be just what the doctor ordered.

If both time and money concerns seem to be holding you back from planning a vacation, think about planning manageable downtime. Can't take a week? Take a weekend and a good book. Making time for play allows you to return to work refreshed and renewed.