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How to Take the Perfect Vacation, According to Science

Vacations are deceptively complex. By their very nature they’re meant to be stress-free, so we assume we shouldn’t put too much thought into them. But behavioral science research actually tells us that certain strategies will almost always make certain types of trips better than others — both in cost and overall satisfaction. Here’s how to take the perfect vacation. Plan as far ahead as you can to build anticipation. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely points out that a week-long trip to Disney World is actually composed of three things: months of anticipation, the trip itself, and the pangs of nostalgia you experience for years afterwards. To maximize your enjoyment, you should cater to all three stages. Airfare is cheapest approximately 57 days before a flight, so it’s wise to hold off on finalizing until then.

 

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