How Quick Getaways Bring Stress Relief

Taking a short trip can have the same stress-busting effects as a longer one. Here are some tips to get the most out of your escape.

By Lisa Miller Fields

From Reader's Digest Originally in Atlas of America

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If you live in Arizona, don't go to New York; you'll be in transit all weekend. Better: a quick jaunt to Vegas.

Hit the -- brr -- beach?
It's off-season, which means no stress-inducing crowds. Take walks along the shore, browse antique shops and eat seafood.
Pamper yourself.
Splurge on a top-notch hotel. Explore the city, get relaxing spa treatments, and sleep in. You'll come home with a new perspective.

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