AFP | 2014-3-28 A survey has revealed that travelers who plan ahead, make a local connection and venture to countries abroad are more likely to return from a happy vacation. That’s according to the 414 travelers surveyed in a new poll conducted by “happiness expert” Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage and travel agency…
Carolyn O’Hara There’s lots of advice out there about how to disconnect from work and return to the office refreshed. But what’s the right vacation approach for you? Is it better to be completely out of touch? And how can you increase the chances that you’ll come back relaxed and revitalized? What the Experts Say If you…
By BPT | March 18, 2014 Do vacations make you more happy or less happy? The answer, according to new research: It depends. In theory, vacations should equal happiness. After all, taking time off work and time away allows us the opportunity to share experiences and memories with our families and friends. It gives us…
TRAVEL | March 22, 2014 | AFP-Relaxnews Want a stress-free vacation? Plan at least one month ahead, suggest the results of a new poll. A new survey has revealed that travellers who plan ahead, make a local connection and venture to countries abroad are more likely to return from a happy vacation. That’s according to the…
ERIN ZAMMETT RUDDY | RedBook August 2014 Illustrations by Ben Wiseman THERE YOU are, with your butt finally planted on a sandy beach after months of feeling like you might explode if you don’t get away. You spot a smiling, sun-kissed man. Look, it’s your husband, standing in the frothy surf. He motions for you to join him, and…
Not all holidays turn out happy? How do you try and ensure that it does? A NEW survey has revealed that travellers who plan ahead, make a local connection and venture to countries abroad are more likely to return from a happy vacation. That’s according to the 414 travellers surveyed in a new poll conducted…
Happy Trails | Arnie Weissmann | March 24, 2014 A study from the Netherlands released four years ago suggested that the return on investment for a vacation is extremely short-lived. Among the Dutch who participated, the greatest happiness a traveler experienced was associated with the planning and anticipation of a trip. Happiness during a trip…
