Planning a Stress-Reducing Vacation: Health Tip

Not all vacations are created equally. Studies show that the happiness gleaned from a vacation is dependent on how stressful it is, says Harvard Business Review.

It found that 94 percent of people have as much or more energy after a positive trip.

To create a positive vacation, HBR recommends:

• Ask for help when figuring out details, such as transportation.
• Plan more than one month in advance.
• Travel far from home. "Staycations" tend to be less meaningful.
• Meet someone knowledgeable at the destination.