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So if you want to feel a sense of accomplishment this year, why not include at least one self-improvement initiative not rooted in restriction. This year resolve to broaden your horizons and spend quality time with your family by taking a vacation together. Sit down and make a list of all the places you want to go as a family. Make a point to check off at least one item on your list this year. If you need inspiration, the new edition of “1000 Places To See Before You Die” by Patricia Schultz is a great place to start, profiling destinations off the beaten tourist path. For more information, visit: www.1000places.com. Travel can mean anything from relaxing on a beach to going on a safari. Figure out what kind of trip you want to take. You can consider more exotic locales like Austria or the Caribbean, or choose the familiar, and opt for a road trip to a nearby state park for a more active vacation. Don’t think you need to go halfway around the world to have a worthwhile experience. “The number of miles covered has nothing to do with the real pleasures of travel-- the inherent beauty of the world and the discovery it promises is all around us,” says Schultz. If you’re on a budget, there are many online resources to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodations and car rentals. A little bargain hunting will go a long way toward putting your dream vacation within reach. And if you don’t have the resources to make a trip happen now, open a special savings account designated solely for travel and contribute a small portion of every paycheck. Vacations are also a great way to improve your health and happiness. Leisure time is known to reduce the risk of stress-related health issues and a Harris Interactive poll indicates that women who take more vacations are happier in their marriages. Plus, a great vacation is a terrific way to make lasting memories with your family. And the experiences you have together will improve your understanding of the world. “There really is no downside to travel, save a little jet lag and a dented bank account,” says Schultz. So put those excuses aside. Demanding jobs, school schedules, and all of life’s little details may make finding the time for a trip difficult, but when there’s a will there’s a way. © Copyright 2011 by DoorCountyTravelersJournal.com
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