Publisher's Synopsis
The draw of wanderlust. The joy of getting away and leaving the grind behind. A welcome weekend to ourselves. All of these are prime reasons to pack a bag and plan a trip! In The Power of a Vacation, you will find a full calendar of quotes and fascinating facts about travel. From Confucius to Rick Steves to Maya Angelou to Broadway, this volume takes the reader on a year-long journey, reminding us each step of the way how much the journey itself adds to our lives as well as the joy of discovery it encompasses. Words of travel wisdom spill from every page. We are reminded that only in leaving the security of the world we know are we fully able to gain an understanding of other landscapes, societies, and individuals. So many of the people quoted in this book express the pure joy and personal growth to be savored in gaining a new perception of the world and the myriad of people who inhabit it through travel. Liberally sprinkled with up-to-date facts reminding us of the mental and medical benefits of travel, The Power of a Vacation serves as a reminder that, from time to time, we all need a vacation.
