I really believe in companies that demonstrably understand the importance of time off and travel for their employees. But it’s up to the employees to put those benefits to good use. Whether you’ve accumulated some PTO or your company has an unlimited vacation policy, for many travelers, an “outside the comfort zone” vacation is the first step toward falling in love with more regular travel. And it has some real effects. A recent study found that travelers have a 25% increase in performance on vigilance tests after returning from vacation. And that number goes up to 50% if you’re aged 45 or older.