Holiday vacation season is coming up quickly! According to Baller Alert, a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Club Wyndham revealed Americans don't start to enjoy their vacation until day 3 due to excessive pressure. 2,000 Americans participated in the study that examines 'vacation pressure'. The study says average vacations last about a week, but Americans don't start to unwind until Day 3. 62% said they worried about wasting their vacation in tourist traps. 30% worried about having enough money during the trip. 29% worried about their credit cards working. 29% worried about their credit cards working.