TIPS FOR HAVING A PERFECT,
STRESS-FREE VACATION
T
AKE A 10-DAY VACATION
A three-day getaway is nice and a week-long one is quite common, but 10
could be the magic vacation number. You’ve got enough time to travel to where
you’re going, maybe with multiple stops, and you’re away long enough that
you’re forced to off-load your duties at work.
L
ET SOMEONE ELSE PLAN YOUR TRIP
Most of us go the DIY route when booking our trips, but a travel agent can
save you time and stress when you have a complex vacation planned, such as
traveling with a group or you have health issues that need to be accommodated.
You can also save a lot of money by using a travel agent if you’re planning an
international trip.
H
EAD TO AN UNDERRATED VACATION DESTINATION
If you like crowds and long lines, visit a popular destination in prime tourist
season. Otherwise, you might enjoy your vacation more if you head somewhere
less popular, like one of these suggestions from Lifehacker readers, or take a
staycation. Similarly, the summer might not be the best time for a vacation, de-
pending on where you go. (I’m looking at you, Disney World!)
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