EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With bad weather and a financial hangover from Christmas still taking its toll, it may be no surprise to many Brits that there is actually a name for the most depressing day of the year - Blue Monday.
According to experts, it falls on 24 January this year although some believe it is today, 17 January. Scientists have found that various factors including weather, time since failing New Year’s resolutions and low motivational levels combine to make this the lowest day of the year.
So in contrast to all this doom and gloom, flights comparison site Skyscanner brings you one step closer to the sunshine by looking at the top 5 places to boost optimism.
Vietnam
A recent study conducted in 53 countries by the BVA
polling organisation showed that Vietnamese are most optimistic people
in the world. With beautiful beaches and very affordable food and drink,
visitors to this magnificent country are bound to find themselves on a
high too.
Japan
In a bid to address rising suicide rates in the
country, a number of savvy hairdresser’s in the city of Toyama have
tapped into a new market – clinical psychology. Holidaymakers who fancy
the idea of a pep talk whilst they get a chop should look into flights
to Japan, where 650 hairdressers have signed up to the incentive.
Canada
Everybody likes to be flattered every once in a
while, and now a company in Montreal has developed a novel way of
showering your loved one or colleague with compliments. For a fee, those
who feel they know someone in need of some sweet talk can arrange for a
‘Flatter Me Phone Call’ from a member of a specially trained team to a
loved one.
Costa Del Sol
Spain’s Costa Del Sol is blessed with over
300 days on sunshine each year making it an ideal choice for sun
particularly during the dark month of January at home. And with sunshine
known to reduce stress and release endorphins, it’s no wonder that
thousands travel on flights
to Malaga every January to soak up the winter sun and put a smile on
their face.
Norway
The United Nations Human Development Index for 2010
showed that Norway had the highest standard of living based on a number
of factors including life expectancy and access to knowledge. Coupled
with its spectacular fjords, waterfalls and mountains, it’s easy to see
why Norwegians are among the world’s happiest nations.
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