According to data from the U.S. Travel Association, most Americans don’t use all of their paid time off from work. However, a majority of them believe vacations are important to their overall well-being and health.

National Plan for Vacation Day was created to encourage Americans to use their PTO days and plan a trip. It’s celebrated on the last Tuesday of January every year.

Travel expert, Gabe Saglie, shares a list of strategies for planning and budgeting for a vacation. He also has a look ahead at some big travel trends he’s expecting to see in 2024.

This segment aired on KTLA’s Off the Clock on Jan. 25, 2024.