Need a Break? 4 Ideal Places for Content Marketers to Recharge
As a content marketer, you probably describe yourself as a jack of all trades. From driving leads, writing content, conducting audience research, and more, you’re tasked with a lot — often without all the resources you’d like.
Juggling all that as a content professional in today’s environment takes some serious energy. To keep all the plates spinning successfully, you’ve got to be ambitious yet realistic, highly creative yet analytical, and extremely creative yet organized. In short, balancing it all is a constant struggle.
Sometimes what you need is a good week or two to relax, recharge, and reset in order to keep your head on straight. To help you dream about better days, in this blog we’ll go over four unique vacation spots that fit the bill specifically for content marketers who want to get away and come back inspired.
So book that spray tan and start saving up. You won’t want to miss these content marketer-specific vacation destinations!
Absorb Some Great Storytelling on Broadway in NYC
There are few cultural hotspots as diverse and expansive as New York City. The city that never sleeps has unending sites to see, with something to cater to everyone’s interests.
For content marketers, one of the best things to do in NYC is to catch a broadway show or two (or three or four — we won’t judge!). Broadway shows are world-renowned for their storytelling, captivating audiences through music, acting, and even special effects. In the words of Lin-Manuel Miranda (the genius behind Hamilton), “Musical storytelling has no limits.”
If you’re looking for a fast-paced vacation where you can mingle with fellow ambitious writers and creative folk, look no further than the big apple. You’ll come away inspired with fresh ideas about how you too can captivate your audiences and tell stories that resonate.
NYC Trip Breakdown:
Estimated Cost: $238 per person, per day
Best Seasons to Visit: Fall, Spring
Top Cultural Locations to See: The Met, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Broadway
2. What a Trip to Disneyland Can Teach You About Knowing Your Audience
If you want to take a vacation that’s equal parts relaxing and informative, try visiting Disneyland and the sunny shores of Southern California.
Few people understood knowing and delighting their audience like Walt Disney. Disneyland alone touts an impressive return rate of 70% for first-time visitors. Combine that with Disney’s spot as the reigning brand in kids’ and adults’ hearts alike, and there’s hardly a better place to absorb some wisdom about enhancing the customer experience.
Placed near California’s sunny southern shores, the mild temperatures year-round make Southern California an ideal destination for content marketers who want to relax, take their kids along for some fun, and learn some new tricks while they’re at it.
Disneyland Trip Breakdown:
Estimated Cost: $5,731 for a 7-day trip for a family of four
Best Seasons to Visit: Year Round
Top Sites to See: Disneyland, California Beaches
3. Find Your Jam in Austin, Texas
Looking for something a bit more lively? Austin, Texas, has you covered. A growing hub for technology companies and marketers, Austin calls itself the “Live Music Capital of the World” for a reason. With an average of five music venues per capita and nearly twice as many music festivals as any other U.S. city, Austin’s got something for every music taste.
Music not really your jam? No worries. Austin is a growing cultural hub with a variety of other activities content marketers can enjoy. From relaxing at the spring-fed pool of Barton Springs to celebrating your hard work by bar-hopping on Rainey Street, the good weather and affordable fun make ATX a great place for content marketers on a budget.
ATX Trip Breakdown:
Estimated Cost: $114 per person, per day
Best Seasons to Visit: Fall, Winter, Spring
Top Sites to See: Austin City Limits music festival, Barton Springs Pool, Rainy Street
4. What Are KPIs Compared to Colorado’s Rocks and Mountains?
Research has shown there’s a direct link between spending time in nature and increasing your overall well-being, including creativity. For content marketers who need more of a mental break than a physical one, the mountains of Colorado offer a variety of nature-centric activities to help you reconnect with your inner creative spirit.
At the end of the day, your buyers are human just like you. By getting out and hiking, exploring, and spending some time getting grounded (literally), you can refresh your outlook on life and better connect with the common humanity we all share.
Colorado Trip Breakdown:
Estimated Cost: $124 per person, per day
Best Seasons to Visit: Year Round
Top Nature Sites to See: Rocky Mountain National Park, Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park
In case we haven’t convinced you yet, taking a vacation is a vital part of keeping your creativity, energy, and mental stamina. Taking some time away can help you get perspective on common challenges content marketers face like:
Creating content that converts.
Finding new ideas for content.
Creating highly engaging online content.
If you come back from your trip and decide you could use some extra help, Comma can make your life easier by providing content that’s high quality, peer-reviewed, and always on time. Learn more about why our clients love us here or reach out for a consultation anytime.
