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Isn’t it enough to relax at home with a good book, watch a little TV or take a few day trips?
canada goose store In a word, No. We can canada goose outlet uk sale no longer afford NOT to go on vacations. They are no longer a luxury. The evidence is mounting that taking regular vacations is necessary for good health. canada goose store
In addition to the findings already canada goose outlet miami listed, let’s look at some canada goose outlet belgium more results from these studies:
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What would you give for an extra hour a night of good sleep?
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Ok, now that we’ve talked about all the good things about going on vacations, it’s time to acknowledge the “bad”, too.
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On a humorous note, Robert Benchley wrote, “traveling with children corresponds roughly with traveling 3rd class in Bulgaria.”
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Hey, I know this first hand. I grew up with 11 brothers and sisters and family vacations were always an “adventure” to say the least.
But the crazy thing is, I still remember all the great memories of them (and laugh about the “bad” ones).
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“Vacations tend to create memories more canada goose clothing uk than any other family activity, and the bad times are some of the best memories.”
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