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When
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"f you have this nagging thought following you around that maybe yoiiforgot to lock the back door before you left, that can really mess up your head space," Wade says. "And that's not good, especially since the point of vacation is to fo,get your. cares and enjoy yourself."
Tidy up: Even in your pre-vacation rmh lo get reculJ\ Leave some time for a quick cleanup. because it always feels good lo come home to a clean and orderly house. Tlwt means getting everyone i11 the family to pick up and pul away. Also, be sure lo go through your fridge and cupboards so you can toss any items that are Likely to spoil so you can avoid being greeted by unpleasant odors. Tum off the waler: It happens so ojien, Wade says, that it feels like vacation is something that activates Murphy's law of homeownership: Somewhere in the house, a pipe springs a leak. Ajier nuiny days of wuletected dripping, streaming or gushing, it can add up to 11wjor dam.age lo anything in the water's path: cabinets, floors. ceilings, J furniture, drywall. Play it safe and before you go, turn q/ the waler main. Adjust the thermostat: W hen ,w one's home. there's 110 need to keep the thermostat set to your favorite at-home setting. At the same time, yo1i don't want high temperatures from a heat wave lo damage plants or overwork your refrigerator. In the summer, set the themwslat to 85 degrees. It's also helpful lo own a programmable themwstat like the York Affinity Hx Toiich-Screen Themwstat, \Vt:ule says, because yo1i can adjust the selling .from. your mobile device from. a11:ywhere in the world. Plus, you can renwlely monitor your syslem for alerts, so ff something goes wrong, you're still in control even when you're not around.
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get (Lway from the dailJ, grind this
summer? The answer may be to leave your stress on land and take those siimrner plans on the wate,: Four infive Americans say being around water relax,es them, and 72 percent feel healthier after spending time on the wate,; according to a Discover Boating siu-veJ,
America11s are working lo11ger hours, dealing with stress and constantly connected to technology, with just 46 percent taking their full vacation time, according to Project Time Offs 2017 study, The State ofAmerica11 Vacation. One easy solution? Get on the water and go boating. Whether close lo home or on vacation, being on, in or near the water is good for you. In fact, the human brain consists of 75 percent wate1; so when you see or hear waler it triggers the bmin to react positively, according to D,: Wallace}. Nichols, marine biologist and author of Blne Mind, a bestselling ,wvel on the scientific ronnection between water and happiness.
What's more, bocttirig is more accessible than you m.ciy think. In fact, more than 142 million Americans go 1Joating each year, ctccording to the National Mcirine Manufactur-ersAssociation. "Moclem technology can make it more difficult to fully f disconnect and relax, and boating is one o the few activiti.es that can take you awayfrom daily distractions to a place where you can reconnect with friends a.ncl fa.milJ� relax and enjoy the outdoors," says Carl Blackwell, president ofDiscover Boating.
There are easy ways to gel on the water, no matter where rou are or whether your interests lie infishing, watersports, sailing, personal watercr aft or simply cruising with loved 011 es. Use thesefive tips to help youfind your way on the water this sunune,: Join a boat club. Find a boat cluh near you. to access a versatilefleet of boats. You'll pay a nwnthly fee and be able to book your time on the water online. Most boat clubs take care of docking, cleaning and nwintenance, with members respo11sible for fuel. Plus, 1rwst offer boat training courses as part of the membership. Rent a boat. Rental options are available on most w · aterways and provide hourlJ� daily or weekly access to a variety of boat types. Rental outfitters give tutorials on operating a boat, share safety instructions and offer suggestions 011 destinatio11s. Another rental option new to market is peer-to-peer rentals, where you can locate boats online by entering your zip code, allowing you to rent someone else's boat, which usually includes insurance and captains for hire to help you set sail. Charter a trip. Explore new waters and experience the boating lifestyle by chartering a boat trip with family 01-Jriends. Chartering offers several options bareboat (with no captain) or crewed (with captain and crew), and can be as short as a few days or weeks Long. Pick your preferences and get your feet wet.
Take
a class. Sign up for a boating lesson to hone your powerboating, sailing or watersports skills by
mastering the basics while having fun along the way. On-water training courses, watersports camps, youth boating programs and more are offered across the U.S. Float your own boat. Chart your own course to boat ownership by visiting DiscoverBoating.com, where you'll.find a boat selector and loan calculator tool to help determine your budget and identify types of boats that fit your lifestyle and interests. Once you've narrowed down your search, the site can connect you with manufacturers whose boats best.fit your needs and wants. f
Get of the dock and climb aboard a boat this summer by using DiscoverBoating.com's Go Boating Today interactive tool-just enter your zip code tofind boat clubs, rentals or charters close to home.
CONSIDER A NEW WAY TD BEE THE WORLD THE BENEFITS OF GROUP TRAVEL
Many people long to see another part of the world but are reluctant to travel on their own or take on the stress of planning a
vacation. Researching destinations, transportation, accommodations and activities can be a lot of work. Expedia research has shown f that leisure travelers visit an average of 38 websites to get i,�forrnation cuid compare prices before finalizing their plans. I this sounds especially daunting, you're not alone!
We reached out to travel indust,J' expert Jim Menge for his insights into overcoming the challenges of solo travel. Menge luis visited
more than .l 00 countries and.firmly believes in the benefits of making lasting memories with the people you get to know on a trip. Menge is f also the President o Rovici(TM), an industry-leading travel and lifestyle service provider heculquartered in Plano, Texas. "Travel is the ultimate expression offreedom, 11 says Menge. "Thefreedom to leave home, to roam the earth, to see the world through the eyes ofthose you rneet along the way and to share your world with them. " To attain that freeclom, Menge recommends joining a travel club tluit offers pre-planned group vacation packages. Croup travel provides f an opportunity to meet people who enjoy similar activities, and the curated offerings of a travel club relieve the stress o planning every f aspect o a trip on your own. Not only do you have an easier way to book your next trip, you also get to create long-lasting memories with ci new group offriencls.
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take advantage of group travel? Here are a few m:yths debunked: Myth No. 1: I'll be lonely. While a few in your group may already know each othe,; plenty of others will arrive solo, looking to meet new people. Unfamiliar settings have a way of bringing strangers together. In fact, a story in The Atlantic magazine revealed that people who share experiences are happier than those who experience things alone. Between sightseeing and sampling foreign delicacies, friendships flourish naturally between group members.