Vacation Planning Boosts Happiness, Study Says

First Posted: 04/25/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 11/17/11 09:02 AM ET

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A new study shows that one of the biggest happiness boosts of a vacation comes from the simple act of planning your vacation.

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A new study shows that one of the biggest happiness boosts of a vacation comes from the simple act of planning your vacation.

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