STRESSED at work? Maybe, a weekend getaway is the perfect antidote for you. You spend a couple of thousands (as opposed the cost of a long vacation), yet, you are refreshed and ready to face the office with a vengeance on a Monday morning.

According to Travel Industry Association's (TIA) U.S, Domestic Leisure Travel Report, a quick weekend getaway is on the rise among Americans. The report states 225 million such trips were taken in 2007 year pointing to an increase of more than 10 percent in just five years.

"This trend will gradually gain momentum in India too, in the coming years," Ashish Sawhney, CEO, Ashex Tourism. Ashex Tourism's customers are a mix of people from all walks of life.

You should opt for a weekend getaway if:

• You have a hectic work schedule, which does not let you plan ahead.
  
  
• Get your mind off work, relax and shed off the extra stress.
  
  
• Rejuvenate your body and mind for the next phase or project in your career.
  
  
• Spend quality time with your family, which looks impossible in a city life, especially with both couples working.
  
  
• Create a better bond with your colleagues or reconnect with old friends.