How to Make the Most of Your Vacation

Not all vacations are equally beneficial. Learn how to make the most of yours.
How to Make the Most of Your Vacation
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More than half of Americans don’t use all their paid time off. Among those who use it, only a fraction go on actual trips to see different parts of the United States, according to the U.S. Travel Association, a nonprofit representing the travel industry.

This reluctance to schedule time for vacation could stem from the stress associated with planning and the vacation itself. Although some vacations can promote relaxation and rejuvenation, others can leave you feeling frazzled and exhausted.

Mary West
Mary West
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Mary West is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Medical News Today, Small Business Today Magazine, and other publications. She holds two bachelor of science degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.