Maximizing vacation fun
Here’s how to get the most from your vacation:
Enjoy the planning stages. Studies show they bring the most happiness.
Choose a vacation that emphasizes relaxation, in whatever form that means for you. These produce the longest aftereffect.
Give yourself a few days off after you get back before you return to work.
Carefully think through your choice in travel companions. Conflict with travel companions accounts for a great deal of vacation stress.
Take shorter, more frequent, well-spaced vacations to maximize your happiness factor.
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