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Why you should take a vacation – and how to get the most out of it, with Jessica de Bloom, PhD, and Sarah Pressman, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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The Effect of Vacation on Mental and Physical Health

How much does the vacation locale matter when it comes to people's mental and physical health? Does it matter if people go on a city vacation where they see a lot of museums. Are you someone who needs culture? Or are you someone who just needs the peace and quiet by the beach or in the mountains? I will say that there's a huge body of literature on nature as restorative. People often feel more energized after spending time outside.

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