Staycations

What I Did (and Didn't Do) On My Summer Vacation

Arianna Huffington | Posted 10.21.2011

Arianna Huffington

This summer, with all of HuffPost's new launches and international expansions, I've had no time for a "traditional" vacation. My travel-less vacation has been a lovely reminder that when it comes to travel, the journey to knowledge and adventure need not be long. READ MORE WIE 2011: Connecting With the Next Generation of Women Leaders: This year's WIE Symposium (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise) promises to be even better than last year's, with an amazing lineup of speakers, honorees, and participants all sharing our ideas, our experiences, and our desire to help make life better for women around the world. READ MORE The MLK Monument: A Reminder of Dreams Yet Unfulfilled: The opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument couldn't come at a more opportune time. Hopefully it will refocus our attention on the principles he stood for, inspiring all Americans to tap into the better angels he was guided by. READ MORE

Money and Happiness in Adulthood: The Value of Experience

Delia Lloyd | Posted 11.17.2011

Delia Lloyd

The relationship between money and happiness isn't quite so straightforward after all.

Home Retreat: Introducing the New Staycation

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.17.2011

Tara Stiles

Slightly different than the traditional staycation, the home retreat centers around creating a serene environment out of your home

Welcome to Your Summer Fake-ation!

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 05.25.2011

Jilly Gagnon

How, you might ask, does one fake-ation? Just follow these handy steps, and before you know it, you'll be on the road to a fleeting sensation of something that might pass for relaxation, relatively speaking!

Staycation Fun!

Will Durst | Posted 05.25.2011

Will Durst

We Americans would rather spread kimchee on a tofu hot dog at a dental office than give up our summer vacation. So, once again its time to trot out that old Chamber of Commerce chestnut: the Staycation.

Ideas for a Perfect "Staycation"

Eric Broder | Posted 05.25.2011

Eric Broder

Daughter Fritzi clamored for Munich. Son Guido pined for the hills of Sicily. Your dream was to play a third of a round at Pebble Beach, while your wife wanted to hit the lesbian bars in Brasilia. Well, guess what - you're not going to any of those places.