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Get started planning your vacation in DuPage County!  

What is National Plan for Vacation Day? 

• National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on January 30, is a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the rest of the year at the start of the year.
• Launched by Project: Time Off in 2017, National Plan for Vacation Day provides an opportunity to come together at a single moment to rally around the importance of planning for vacation. 

Why Does This Matter?

• In 2016, more than half (54%) of American workers left a total of 662 million vacation days unused. The impact of this time is a $236 billion opportunity.
• Since 2000, vacation usage has been steadily declining. In 2016, workers reported taking off just 16.8 days, almost a full week less compared to the pre-2000 average (20.3 days).
• In Illinois, more than 50% of employees leave time unused and nearly 23 million days unused. 

How Can Planning Help? 

• The most effective remedy for American workers who want to use more vacation days is better planning. Yet just over half (54%) of households set aside time to plan the use of their vacation time each year 
• Planners are happier, take more vacation time, and take longer vacations. 

What Are the Barriers to Planning Vacation?

What Are the Benefits of Vacation?

• Taking time off is associated with higher productivity, performance; more positive attitude toward work; increased happiness; improved mental and physical health; better relationships and social life.
• Employees who take their vacation time are more likely than forfeiters to have been promoted within the last year (27% to 23%) and to have received a raise or bonus in the last three years (84% to 78% ).

(Courtesy of Project: Time Off)

Plan Your Vacation in DuPage County

A vacation can be one day or even a long weekend - you don't need to get on a plane to take a vacation. No more excuses about cost, no time to plan, etc. We are here to help you DuMore in DuPage! See below for example itineraries and get planning today!

Itineraries

• Explore DuPage County History & Heritage
• DuMore Shopping in DuPage County
• Get Your Kicks on Route 66
• Heaven on Earth: A Journey of Faith & Inspiration
• Family-Fun Weekend Getaway

There's so much to see and do in DuPage County, with our family-friendly museums, fascinating cultural and historical exhibits, tranquil forest preserves, impressive performing arts facilities, and more.