Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer, took the first documented vacation in 1524 on the Rhode Island coast, spending 15 days to refresh with his crew.
Verrazzano's crew faced many hardships during their voyage, including storms and threats from cannibals, yet they found solace in the beauty of the landscape and hospitality of the local Narragansetts.
Despite its rich history of exploration and leisure, the United States now ranks as the second-worst country in terms of paid vacation days, highlighting a stark contrast in vacation culture.
Recent studies show that the average U.S. worker only takes 11 vacation days a year, significantly less than the established two-week standard for vacation time.
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