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How Important Is It To Have Holidays?

I've not had a holiday away anywhere since I was a kid (I'm 27 now) all my breaks from work are spent sitting at home. I suppose its down to financial reasons, the mortgage kills us, I mean theres money left for no treats after thats paid. How important is it to go away somewhere for a holiday? I ask as all my work mates all go away and makes me feel sort of guilty for not going anywhere, We have days outs here or there but never stay over anywhere, I don't know if this is sad or not but i've never been abroad, I've never left the UK, neither has the wife, Infact neither have my parents and there hitting 60 now, its just the way I was brought up I suppose

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i think it is important to celebrate holidays. often times we get lost in our daily routines and it is nice to stop and think about why we have the freedoms and things we have. good luck.
Having a change of scenery and routine is very important for your sanity. I'm starting a "week off" tonight, but I'm going to have to work one or 2 days on my holiday, so I'm not happy!
There is a saying.... That which you own, eventually owns you..... Sit down with your wife, take a look at your life and decide to make some changes. Get rid of the giant mortgage, cut back on the junk you really don't need, get jobs that you love, and learn to live within your means. If you want to travel, then make that a priority. You only get to go on this trip called life one time. I sure wouldn't want to waste the trip!!!!
I never went on a proper holiday abroad til I was 40. I had been to Holland on a teaching course but it was all work. It was all down to money too. My mum never went abroad til she was over 50 and my gran didnt go til she was 90! I think that if you give your kids a memorable childhood with love and kindness and friendship, then that is what they will remember rather than the rides at disneyland or a plane ride. We always had good hols when I was a kid even though they were mostly camping in the rain! It was the only time my dad relaxed enough to be fun.
Hello,It`s only when you are away on holiday relaxing that you realise how important holidays are.Also when you have something to look foward to,it`s possitive.
you sound very responsible..at least you are not getting into debt to have a holiday..like many do. dont have your days out...save the money - even if it takes a while - then book a holiday overseas - Greece or Spain...thats not too expensive ..and have some chilling out time with your wife - you will love it...dont not have a holiday just because your parents didnt...go and have some fun!! you will be so glad you did!!
how sad when so many people now don't know how to spend all the money they have
It is very important for you and your family to get away and just have a change of scenery. You work hard and should enjoy the fruits of your labour. You don't have to spend a lot of money on a vacation. Camping, driving or visiting relatives. It is nice to get everyone away from your everyday life and you will all come back refreshed. A holiday is basically a short break from our lives. Like you mentioned paying the mortgage kills you. How nice would it be to go somewhere and not think about that. Even if it is just for a little while. If you can find away to afford to leave the UK and visit say Canada, your euros are worth more here and your money would go further. I believe the value almost doubles. Good Luck
it's important to have a break now and again. it is affordable,i should know. you could either book a holiday for next year and pay it up cos you can get cheap ones. or you can save a bit of money and get a last minute deal on the net,also very cheap
To be honest I think of holidays as a few days away from work (I dont include bank hols / weekends). I dont think its hugely important to go away anywhere. If I had the chance I would, but its not the end of the world if I dont. If you and the wife are happy, then dont worry. Why not plan for next year. Think to save up about £20 a month each for 12 months, you will then have enough to pay for a great week or 2 in the sun!!!
very important. try broaden your horizons and perhaps your perspective will change in life.
see if you can go away early or late in the year they have some good deals then .
Are you both happy with this way of life? If so, stay put! If not and you really want a holiday...start small. Why not book a few days in the uk somewhere...maybe you could combine it with an activity you both like. Or there are plenty of weekend breaks abroad, Paris, Holland etc., you could try out first...before going for something longer and farther away if you wish. If you cut back on other expenses and save a little each month you may be surprised at how many cheap holidays there are around. Start small...in the shallow end...and see if you like it...I'm sure you will! Holidays give us the chance to concentrate on each other, to experience other cultures, food, climates, see different things, meet new people. But not everyone likes travelling! If you're both happy with just day trips that's ok too! Don't do anything because you think you have to just because other people do!
I have been with my hubby for 13 years and we went on our first major holiday about three years ago. WE took our son to Disneyland Resort Paris then persisted to go again to more years on the trot. We all loved it and it made us realise that having a holiday is what working your guts out is all about. Yes one needs a roof over ones head and yes its blo*dy hard (our main reason for never having a proper hol before then because we could never afford it). But you get to a stage when you ask yourself what the point is? And you start to resent others having a life and life looks pointless etc. Make time even if it takes years to save (our first hol to Disneyland took us nearly three years to save for we went for a week at a time) it is worth it believe me. You begin to realise there is more to life than work. All work and no play makes life dull! There is cheaper holidays out there too. Good luck. xx
I think the important hing about holidays is that you do make the time to take a step back from the normal hum drum of life and just spend time with the people you love. You don't have to go away anywhere flash, the important thing is to have lovely memories of time that you spent investing in the people in your life. Whatever you do, hope it's relaxing, fun and special.