In Margaritaville, we use Escape Day as a reminder that going on vacation is an essential part of life and should be recognized as such. It’s how we connect with family, play and treat ourselves.

Vacations are full of new experiences that become stories. We tell these stories until we make new ones on the next escape. That is one of the reasons why we vacation.

And over the years, we’ve seen your ability to document your escapes on social media. In other words, WE LOVE THE PHOTOS OF YOUR VACATIONS.

From this love, we decided it was important learn more from the escape artist in you and ask social media: Why do you go on vacation?

See, everyone will tell you what they do and where they go on vacation, but to truly understand the importance of a vacation, we want to know why!

Listen, we get it. You work hard. You show up at work, at home and everywhere in between and deliver day in and day out. You do it with a smile on your face. You not only deserve a vacation, it’s a necessity. It’s how you press the refresh button so you can continue to perform a high level.

Whether it’s a leisurely stroll, a workout, floating in a pool, getting a massage, reading a book, going to your favorite restaurant or booking a trip to your favorite Hotel & Resort, here are some of our favorite responses to why you vacation.

Here are more outtakes that couldn’t make the video!

scboston
So I can “sit” hard.

timandlea
Because Minnesota has two seasons: winter and almost winter….

aleman2124
To get away from it all

carolarobertson7456
It’s so relaxing & takes all the stress out of your life.😎. Love sunshine 🌞 water & that peaceful, easy feeling!🌴🏖

lisakaebarnhart
To be at sea, on island time!!!!

lkurack1
Well when I can it’s to relax and unwind from life’s events

livingsalty9
To see the world!

donnagil_67
Why shouldn’t I ?

2fairdalechamps
To go where nobody knows my name, to be around strangers where everyone’s best side of their personality is put forth on vacation mode.

pmcginnis200
Because I love the sand between my toes and the sound of the ocean, plus a stress free week at the beach soothes the soul!

hollydmiller
Too reconnect with family and love ones, aka chosen family.

jasonlivinlife
to get away from corporate america!!

gary_nash
50 weeks of work in one year is enough!

mudddab
I work from home, my kids are in college. It is a great way to escape and reconnect.

tootieogden
As a wise man once sang, “Changes in latitude, changes in attitude.”

loriadkinsslaughter
Too reconnect with nature and myself ❤

buckeye_96
Sometimes to experience other cultures and others to just relax and have fun in the sun🌴😎

hopsman
Why Not?

mrsdattomo
To get away from the daily craziness of life and “reset”, to explore the beauty this world has to offer and to spend time with family away from the daily stresses and hectic life

dawncoleman878
‘Cause I need the breeze in my hair and sand between my toes

sue.stevens54
Relax, enjoy the oceans beauty & sound!!!

gce624
To reboot!! Boy do I need to reboot soon!!

ddow01
Do you really have ask 😳

colbybrowen
Doesn’t matter where, as long as I’m in the state of mind called “margaritaville”⚓✈🚍🚙🌴🌴

yourtaichiguy
I try to “vacation” everyday to find peace and calm from the erratic world we live in. #☮️♥️☯️peace, love, balance.

sunshine_angel2
Fun in the sun and relaxing! Fun with friends and family and having drinks by the pool chillin!!!!❤️

candymcd6
Why not???

smlsweet
For some sand, sea and sunshine! At least twice a year, I need my beach chair and a cooler full of Landshark!👙🏖🍻🌴

mybeach_life
To be on “island time”

mogbiss
I don’t take vacations……I take adventures!!!!

sandra37659
Therapy for the heart and soul

mikabell3
Family time, get away from the day to day grind,and it’s good for the soul!!

tammygwinn
To get away from crazy family, alarm clocks,and structure!

mdwimmer
Sunshine, tan , beach sounds, feet of sand between my toes … not a care for week or two ..😎😍😎

carolanneramsey
Sanity. Simple and true.

landwehrmike
To sooth the soul.

larrybobr
To wind down and just relax no worries about time or places to be and things to do

drsmith73
For some salt water therapy 😎

maui19
To recharge !! Regroup the mind and body and to enjoy the beautiful things in life !!

sunshinebeachbeauty
To reconnect with the me that is more than my profession and grow my relationships with my loved ones.

bridgetlanahan
To see all the beautiful places of the world 🌎 that are warm and close to the sea that calms my soul

lisakaebarnhart
I vacation because nothing makes me feel so free as to be on the sea

thelakefrontrealtor
To enjoy life and explore

slr1120
Relaxation. Always at the beach. Need the salt air to refresh my body

seadebido
to feel warm, loved, refreshed, happy

robert.d.blair
To meet people and experience cultures, traditions and places from all over the world! Such a wonderful journey…❤️

dlsrdh
We vacation to take time to reflect and relax. It is also a time to spend time with our family away from the busyness of everyday life. 🌴

angieparrett
We vacation to rejuvenate and spend quality time with our family. To show them all the wonderful things and amazing experiences the world has to offer. We work hard so we can play harder!

boopgirl1981
You can’t enjoy the worlds beaches if you don’t travel to see them.

Fins up and happy escaping!