Europeans suffer from ‘vacation deprivation,’ despite working less and having more time off than their American and Japanese peers

a group of women sitting on a couch with food in a table in front of them (Credit: Thomas Barwick—Getty Images)

In the eyes of many, Europe is viewed as a vacation dreamland, with its liberal holiday allowances and a culture that heavily promotes work-life balance.

But if you ask Europeans, they might disagree. As far as they are concerned, they’re not getting nearly enough vacation days—even as they’re getting the most among some of their peers, a new Expedia report shows.