Teachers rarely have time for themselves during the school year–even the summer can be demanding prepping for a new batch of students. They are real-life superheroes who go above and beyond for our growing generations!
However, not enough teachers are given the time or take the time to give themselves some much-needed R&R, so we’re here to tell you it's time for a vacation. Not just any vacation...teachers need a beach vacation. Lucky for you, our Beach4Teach Club is here to help teachers jet away and save MORE on their next getaway. Here are six reasons why teachers need to pencil in a vacay (perhaps one of these deals under $599) ASAP.
1. Breaks aren’t just for students
Whether it’s summer break, spring break or you just need a break, teachers can use their weekday days off to score major deals on airfare and hotel rates. Book a beach vacation for a mid-week departure, maybe a Monday or a Tuesday, spend a few days soaking up the sun and return with an au-natural tan all before the weekend has begun! Seriously, you’ll save BIG. Make your life easier and use the Budget Beach Finder™ to compare different travel dates and choose the best deal.
Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda (Photo by: @thewonderingdreamer)
2. No shoes, no lesson plans, no problems
When you’re at the beach, your only worry should be whether or not you’ve applied enough sunscreen. Leave the schoolwork at home and allow yourself to completely relax and enjoy time spent outside of the classroom! Harvard Health even suggests that allowing yourself to completely unplug, even for a short amount of time, will significantly help reduce stress. Let your co-workers know you’re out of the office and set your email status to away. They’ll understand. Everyone needs a break!3. Spend quality time with friends and family
Let's face it, it's hard to plan family dinners and weekends spent with friends during the school year, especially when you have loads of papers to grade and quizzes to prep. A vacay to a sunny place, surrounded by your biggest supporters, is quality time that will turn into countless, cherished memories.
Marriott Puerto Vallarta (Photo by: @la_agorera)4. Give your mind a break
Giving your brain some much-needed time off from endless to-do lists is crucial for a healthy work-life balance. When you’re constantly thinking about what you have to do for work, you risk losing creativity or burning out on teaching completely. The beach boasts insane healing powers, both mentally and physically, and is the perfect place to clear your mind and gain perspective. The American Association for the Advancement of Science's Journal even published a study proving that being surrounded by so much positive blue space, like the ocean and clear skies, boosts creativity!5. Get much-needed sleep
The only reason teachers should be awake at 6 a.m. on vacation is to watch the sunrise. Teachers need sleep, and what better place to do that than with a room next to the ocean where you can hear the waves crashing on the beach, outside your window? Getting that well-deserved beauty sleep also helps to strengthen your immune system. It’s a win for you and a win for your students.
Renaissance Private Island, Aruba (Photo by: @haylyn1111)
