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The smartest way to vacation, according to science

If you haven't already booked your next vacation, there's some good news: Science can help you plan a getaway for maximum happiness and well-being.

In recent years, consumer psychology and happiness researchers have been looking at what makes vacations work best for people. A few recent articles parsed the evidence, and had these key ideas to keep in mind while planning: 1) Longer isn't necessarily better. In this Wall Street Journal piece, Sumathi Reddy writes that researchers have found well-being improves in as little as two days, so staying away for weeks isn't necessarily correlated with deriving the most happiness from your trip.

2) Plan farther ahead for more joyful…

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 The smartest way to vacation, according to science

If you haven't already booked your next vacation, there's some good news: Science can help you plan a getaway for maximum happiness and well-being.

5 Reasons You Need to Take a Vacation, According to Science

Can you buy a ticket to a better mood? Hop a flight to a healthier heart? The travel industry would say yes—and increasingly, so does science.

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