Home Vacations better for now

People are looking for destinations close to home for their next vacation.

With COVID-19 restrictions being eased around the world, people feel encouraged to think about vacations and fresh travel ideas.  Still, this doesn’t mean sudden trips from coast to coast without restrictions, but other options closer to home to consider.

Travel is slowly coming back to life, with this in mind we believe it’s possible to enjoy fun local vacations close to home that will satisfy your travel desires.

Destinations close to home

Optimistic travellers making travel plans for their next holiday are opting for destinations close to home. The phrase ‘Home is where the heart is’ means that no matter who you are with or where you are in the world, your family and home always have the deepest affection and emotional pull. It is the place where you have a foundation of love, warmth, and happy memories.

Like you, we long to be out and about having some holiday fun with our loved ones. For this reason, we urge you to contact us and discuss your ‘home is where the heart is’ travel needs. With us, you can create memories of a beautiful vacation and return home refreshed and rejuvenated.

‘…refreshed and rejuvenated…’

Now is a good time to plan

If you aren’t already doing so, now is a good time to think about your next break-away.  Indeed, taking a vacation, can help you to de-stress, relax, and unwind.  That is to say it’s a great way to recharge your batteries, have fun and reconnect with loved ones.

‘…have fun and reconnect…’

We want you to be safe

We want you to travel but we also want you to be safe. It’s our utmost concern, as travel professionals; to ensure that our clients are safe. We are open for business and want to help you plan your next trip close to home.  At the same time, we are here to help you wherever you might wish to travel to. Above all, you have our word that we will never give travel advice without checking that the information is correct. Being up-to-date in the tourism industry is our strength.

‘…tourism is our strength…’

All things considered, we know travel is changing daily, something that was valid last week may not be valid this week. Or even today or tomorrow so it is extremely important to have all fingers on the pulse of travel before you travel.

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A weekend away is good for the soul

A weekend away is an inspirational thought. We get to see new places, do new things, eat new food and meet new people but there is more to it.  A weekend away is good for the soul because it frees the soul from any worries it might be suffering from.

Give-away campaign

In this article we share a sneak preview of our upcoming ‘weekend give-away campaign’ plus the reasons why a weekend away is so very good for the soul. To maintain a healthy soul you need to participate in creative and constructive activities. Your soul’s condition is the key to your mental health.

We all have different likings, some like the beach more than the mountains. Some are happy to explore different cities and villages but what matters most is getting away for a weekend. It’s an opportunity to remember the good things in your life.

A weekend away is food for the soul for many reasons, we list some below.

  • You are on the move, this makes you physically and mentally strong, which ultimately makes your soul capable of remaining robust.
  • You are relaxed and calm, this makes you motivated, happy and more fulfilled.
  • You feel relaxed, it’s a perfect time to break away from the dull daily nine to five routines.
  • In a good way, you feel changed, your experience makes you feel more conscious and you see the horizon in a different light.
  • You are eating different foods which sheds light on habits and you look at your life from a new perspective.

weekend away

Why?

Research indicates there is evidence to prove that a weekend away can help your mental health and physical well-being.

We live a daily routine life with many things to worry about; work, family, society, even simple things like reading and replying to emails, daily household shopping, laundry, transport and getting enough sleep.

A weekend away will break this because you can get up late, have breakfast slowly, walk around in the morning, relax all day or do some holiday activities and go back on bed at night with a relaxed mind. Participation in leisure activities is known to strengthen brain cells, the connection between the cells and the formation of new nerve cells.

A weekend away unleashes and enhances creativity. Creativity is sensitive to change and adapts to new sounds, smells, tastes and vision allowing you to experience different things that you do not experience at home. If you are dealing with a challenge, you have time to rediscover yourself or maybe just get a chance to clear your head. Sometime you will find a better version of you.

A weekend away boosts confidence because it challenges the brain with new and different experiences and environments, this is important behavior that promotes brain health.  You can fall in love over and over again.

A weekend away is perfect medicine to improve on family relations, it builds bonds and deepens the understandings of each other’s experiences.  This in turn increases communication and kindness.

A weekend away makes you relax and focus; it triggers genetic changes to boost the immune system.  And the very best reason is that you deserve to enjoy a weekend break, just to have fun, be with the people you love, and do simple things that make you feel alive.

Inquisitive?

Are you feeling inquisitive about our upcoming ‘weekend give-away campaign’ yet?  We are eyeing amazing destinations in the Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt regions as winning weekend getaways for all  Nigerians that are good for the soul. Here are four exciting clues:

  1. An island resort that offers sun, sand and sea! A resort full of surprises, fun activities, lively entertainment and smiling faces with so much more.
  2. A boutique hotel and spa catering resort that provides easy access and a welcoming ambience to refresh, renew, and restore oneself.
  3. A world class luxury prime hospitality centre with an indigenous brand that offers the best in recreation, leisure, relaxation, fitness, conferences and entertainment.
  4. A serene resort with a mix of adventure and idyllic tranquillity with rich natural vegetation and picturesque views to calm the soul.

Do you know?

Do you think you know these delightful destinations in Nigeria?

It’s not often we end an article with a cliff-hanger but this time we wanted to whet your travel appetite and leave you in suspense as we anxiously plan our exciting post lockdown ‘weekend give-away campaign’.

Please keep your eyes open for future articles!

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Planning a trip is good for mental health

Travel is linked to greater happiness, empathy, and creativity. Research suggests that even the thought of a trip can give your brain a boost.  Even during a pandemic, thinking about travel can make you happy. Planning a trip is good for mental health!

Planning a trip is good for mental health

You can plan

Right now may not be the right time for vacation travel but that doesn’t mean planning your next trips should be cancelled too. According to researchers, looking forward to your next adventure could benefit your mental health; even if you’re not sure when that adventure will be.

You can think about the future

Scientists say planning and anticipating a trip can be almost as enjoyable as going on the trip itself.  As humans, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future; these good thoughts can be a source of joy if we know good things are coming, and travel is an especially good thing to look forward to.

Travel is especially a good experience to look forward to

Post-pandemic future of travel is still unmapped

The post-pandemic future of travel is still unmapped but we recommend planning a vague itinerary of where you want to go and what you want to do without getting attached to any specific date. When experts say it’s safe to travel again, you will be ready to book your flights and accommodation!

Please feel free to contact us regarding traveling with VIP Express Tourism Limited.

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