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OOO: Why Time Off Is Time Well Spent

OOO: Why Time Off Is Time Well Spent

July 17, 2019July 15, 2022 Clairemont InternBlog, Travelbloggers, travel, vacation, work-life balanceLeave a Comment on OOO: Why Time Off Is Time Well Spent

Whether traveling or not, vacations are healthy. However, for many, it can be hard to step away from the desk. In fact, almost half of working Americans don’t use their entire vacation time, despite significant benefits for both work productivity and well-being. Read on to learn why vacations can be a necessary refresh — both personally and professionally — and discover a list of travel experts who will make the “where to go” and “what to plan” aspects of vacation a total breeze.

#selfcare

If nothing else, take a vacation for your health! A solid break has been known to boost your energy reserves while calming your mind. Vacations can also reduce stress and anxiety by removing you from environments that you may associate with these two things. In addition to relieving physical aches and promoting better sleep, easing stress has significant benefits for cardiovascular health. The famous Framingham Heart Study found that men who didn’t take vacations were 30 percent more likely to have heart attacks, and women were 50 percent more likely. These statistics held even after researchers took into account other health factors, including smoking and income. Similarly, in studies conducted in European countries, a correlation has been found between higher life expectancy and vacation time.

#workgoals

Vacations are also good for your career – it’s true! Studies have found that workers who take more vacation time consistently receive better end-of-year performance reviews. In an internal survey, the firm Ernst & Young found that for each additional ten hours of vacation time an employee took, their end-of-year performance improved by eight percent. Perhaps this is because vacations improve productivity — upon return, people are refreshed, re-focused and thus, more efficient. Not to mention that preparing to be out of the office encourages you to improve your workflow and waste less time. In an interview with ABC news, psychologist Francine Lederer said: “most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation, even if it is a 24-hour time-out.” The restorative effects of vacations calm and clear the mind, leaving one rejuvenated and better able to think of creative ideas and smart solutions.

Feeling validated and inspired to travel but need some guidance? We’ve rounded up three inspiring travel bloggers that can get you motivated:

#travelinspo

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1.The Blonde Abroad

From her gorgeous photography on Instagram to her beautifully designed website, Kiersten’s blog has resources organized by trip type, destination, photography and more. High-profile features in publications including Vogue, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Times make her an official authority on the subject.

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2. The Budget Minded Traveler

Jackie’s blog is the ultimate resource for anyone with a mind for thrift. Check out her website to discover a wealth of practical information on everything from getting a passport and travel insurance to scheduling flights and using travel apps. Her guides highlight cheap and free things to do in specific cities, and she even has a resource section that compiles all her tips into a succinct yet comprehensive travel “blueprint.” Want more than visual content? Check out her podcast JUMP with Traveling Jackie.

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3. The Blog Abroad

“Life is short. See the world. Spread Joy.” This advice headlines the Blog Abroad website and sets the tone for the rest of Gloria’s fearless, motivational content. Her funny, engaging voice translates into honest and refreshingly opinionated content that inspires females all over to get out and travel— even if alone!

No matter where you are in your career, make sure to prioritize relaxation and time-off this summer. Your body, mind and spirit will thank you! Need a few more reasons to take a break? Check out additional benefits to taking a break here. Want to know where we’re heading this summer? Follow us!

Piper Anderson is recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill.

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The Latest Adventure For Our New Intern

The Latest Adventure For Our New Intern

May 28, 2019July 15, 2022 Clairemont InternBlog, The Clairemont Team, TravelFrance, internship, PR Intern, travel, UNC, writingLeave a Comment on The Latest Adventure For Our New Intern

More than anything, I’m a writer. I love the beautiful ways words come together to convey emotion and ideas. This love for writing shaped my time at UNC-Chapel Hill, where I recently graduated with a degree in English and minors in public relations and creative writing. In fact, public relations’ capacity for storytelling is what initially drew me to this field. Crafting a narrative across all types of content is so important for any brand, whether through blog posts, witty social media captions or succinct press releases. PR affords me the platform to put my skills in writing to professional use. It also ensures variety, because every day is a new challenge with new tasks to tackle. I’m so excited to learn more about the PR industry during my time at Clairemont Communications, where I know that the close-knit environment will offer many opportunities to exercise my creativity and take ownership of projects.

My curiosity and eagerness to learn new things has made travel another passion of mine. During my junior year of college, I studied abroad for four months in Reims, France, which is a small city in the Champagne region. During my time there, I traveled to seven different countries, improved my French, grew more independent, and— perhaps most importantly— became a Champagne snob! I’ve always been taken with France’s beautiful language and laidback culture, so having the chance to live there and try an endless number of pastries was beyond fabulous.

In my last semester at UNC, I took a travel writing class that inspired me to seek adventure and discover new places. So, although it may be unconventional, at the end of the summer I will move to Lyon, France for a year to be an au pair. This experience will not only be personally enriching but also professionally beneficial as I will gain skills in leadership, cross-cultural communication and conversational French. It also doesn’t hurt that Lyon is the food capital of France, and I am a self-professed foodie! As I am interested in PR, content creation and freelance journalism, I hope to merge my skills in creativity and writing with my love for travel in a future career.

Fun Facts:

  • I make a mean cheese board and an even meaner lemon pie.
  • I adore Shakespeare, and (to my friends’ horror) have been known to quote passages of Macbeth at random. If I’m feeling really spunky I’ll even dust off my Chaucerian Middle English!
  • I am a California girl and a Carolina girl because I grew up on both coasts.
  • Dogs, shoes and tacos are a sure-fire way to my heart.
  • If I see a book sale, there is no force in the world that can stop me from browsing.

If your inner wanderlust has been calling to you as well, check out this post about the curiosity-sparking, mind-opening benefits of exploration!

Written by Clairemont intern Piper Anderson, a recent graduate of UNC.

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Clairemont Foodie Takes Charleston

Clairemont Foodie Takes Charleston

February 20, 2018July 15, 2022 Cherith AndesBlog, Restaurant PR + Hospitality PR, TravelCharleston Wine and Food Festival, CWFF, food pr, Hospitality PR in Raleigh, hotel PR, Restaurant PRLeave a Comment on Clairemont Foodie Takes Charleston

The landing page of the 2018 Charleston Wine and Food Festival captures it all.

Fueled by a contagious passion for the people and places that make Charleston worth celebrating, the annual festival infuses homegrown flavor with top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers, artisans, and food enthusiasts from around the globe for a five-day event that spans the first full weekend each March. 

That’s it exactly. The love of food, the talent and passion behind it is contagious … which is one of the reasons we love working the restaurant and hospitality industry.

This year, Clairemont CEO Dana Phelps Hughens will be one of our local ambassadors to the Charleston Wine and Food Festival (CWFF) on February 28 – March 4, 2018! She’ll be sampling flavors and fare, and meeting new friends and old at the festival’s five-day packed schedule. In addition to our favorite Charleston buddies like the Cocktail Bandits, we’re excited to support the stunning Triangle talent featured this year!

  • Ashley Christensen, AC Restaurants
  • Jamie Dement, Coon Rock Farm
  • Jason Smith, 18 Restaurant Group
  • Johnny Berry, Whiskey Kitchen
  • Lionel Vatinet, La Farm Bakery
  • Regan Stachler, Hull Foods
  • Scott Crawford, Crawford & Son
  • Steve Mangano, Cureat
  • Steven Greene, Heron’s at the Umstead
  • Teddy Diggs, Deric McGuffy, Il Palio
  • Wyatt Dickson, Picnic

We’ll share all the behind-the-scenes goodies we can find! Check them out on our Facebook page!  

 

 

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Garden & Gun Jubilee

Garden & Gun Jubilee

December 9, 2016July 15, 2022 Dana PhelpsBlog, Photo of the Week, Travelgarden and gun, jubilee, photo booth, photo opp, photo prop, videri, videri chocolateLeave a Comment on Garden & Gun Jubilee

Garden & Gun’s 4th annual Jubilee was last weekend in Charleston. From the food to the music to the venues, nary a detail was missed. The event planners nailed it when it came to creating a backdrop for photo opportunities that festival participants would share on social media.

Personally, I found the huge Jubilee marquee irresistible, as you’ll see in this shot of me with Clairemont client, Starr Sink from Videri Chocolate Factory. I also love a good photo booth and recently discovered a photo bus! Have you attended an event with staged photo stations that you couldn’t resist? We would love to see your photos! Please share them with us on the Clairemont Facebook page.

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Give Free Thinking A Hand

Give Free Thinking A Hand

November 18, 2016July 15, 2022 Dana PhelpsBlog, Photo of the Week, Travelfree thinking, how to clear your mind, how to have good ideas, how to inpsire creativity, making connections, PRLeave a Comment on Give Free Thinking A Hand

Give Free Thinking a Hand, why don’t ya!

Why do we take vacation? There are likely hundreds of answers to that question. For me, it is often time to rest, relax, recharge and clear my mind so that I can better do my job when I’m back in the office. But many times I find that when I’m traveling or taking time off at home, that’s when the ideas freely flow.

That’s why I’m sharing this as a photo of the week. A few months ago, I took my first trip to Napa with a friend. On the way to a wine tasting, we took some extra time  to explore. We were curious about other things in the area. Well let me tell you, there’s nothing like a huge hand sculpture to grab your attention while driving down the road.

How lucky we were to stumble upon the Gordon Huether Studio. We turned the car around, took pictures of the hand and other sculptures outside and then went into the studio. Once inside, I saw a connection. Could it be…? Reluctant to ask and then pleased that my instinct was right, I had seen Gordon’s work before in our very own RDU International Airport,

I believe that this kind of curiosity can help us in business when we ask ourselves what else is out there? What else can we do, see, learn, find and accomplish? Making connections — whether it is between two similar pieces of artwork or between two clients with a common goal — is a skill that all PR professionals can utilize.

So get out there! Take some time off or simply take a walk around the block and show us where you find inspiration by sharing your photos on the Clairemont Facebook page.

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