@SteveSoCal
I don't miss the point at all.
What you describe sounds miserable to me. If I want to go somewhere, I'm not going to be hanging at the spa, bar or hotel restaurant. I'm up early and out the door until I'm ready to come back. I am going to visit what I want to visit when I want to visit. Etc. The idea of having to do various "things" as a part of my stay for the purpose of the assignments just would not feel like a vacation to me. After spending a day after the fact writing up the report, I would feel like it was anything but a "lifestyle enhancement." That, of course, is just me.
I am spending most of this week shopping hard. (I am off my regular job). I anticipate earning somewhere between $1500 and $2000 for my efforts. I can then take that money and put it towards whatever "enhancement" I want - without having to write a report afterwords or fulfilling an obligation. This "enhancement" just might turn into a kitchen remodel or a wonderful anniversary trip with my wife.
The point is, we all have different ideas of what improves our lives. I simply shared my way of thinking. I am certain that I'm not the only one who thinks like this, just as I am certain that there are others who would really enjoy what you shared.
Hard work builds character and homework is good for your soul.