A new survey by Princess Cruises found that three-quarters of Americans want to see National Relaxation Day, which was yesterday, become an official U.S. holiday. Overworked and over-scheduled, Americans would even trade-in an established holiday like Columbus or Labor Day for National Relaxation Day, just because it sounds good and they don’t have to celebrate anything. The Relaxation Report also revealed:
- 23% of Americans have never had a relaxing vacation – not once. For those who have, it’s been an average of three years since they last left the daily grind for a little R&R.
- 50% agree that having a smartphone by their side makes it harder to relax.
- 54% of parents say their perfect vacation would NOT include their children – even though 76% say they would feel guilty leaving the runt(s) behind.
- Americans think William and Kate are the most deserving of a relaxing break from media scrutiny – even more so than Brangelina.
- ABC’s Diane Sawyer was voted as the most relaxed, camera-composed newsperson, followed by NBC’s Matt Lauer and CNN’s Anderson Cooper.
- Jennifer Aniston is the celebrity Americans would want to spend the day relaxing with, while Charlie Sheen would be the least relaxing celebrity to hang out with.
- The things that make us feel most relaxed on vacation:
| Having a drink | 24% | Watching TV | 10% |
| Reading | 20% | Exercising | 8% |
| Listening to music | 17% |
