The Washington Post July 24, 2026 • 12:08

5 surprisingly simple ways to enjoy your vacation more - The Washington Post

By Maggie Penman

5 surprisingly simple ways to enjoy your vacation more - The Washington Post

Here’s what researchers who study happiness say about how to enjoy your time off.

Americans take fewer vacations than we used to, and many people dont have paid time off. That means its important to savor the vacations we do take.
But there are common missteps people make on vac… [+159 chars]

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