Res Ipsa

From maximizing your brain's neuroplasticity to provoking your prehistoric, biological instincts to explore, there are many reasons to why travel improves your overall states of mental, physical and emotional health. Discover all the magical ways travel is good for your body, and therefore, your life!

Historically, leisure travel was available only to the wealthy. For example, the Habsburg Dynasty would depart with pomp and circumstance from Vienna for their summer residence, Schönbrunn Palace, in an elaborate procession of carriages. The wealthy whaling ship owners of Nantucket enjoyed summer cottages in Siasconset. But what of the rest of us? "Summer vacations" only became practical for the masses in the last 150 years. Did you know historians attribute the popularization of the summer vacation to a book written by a Boston preacher in 1869? Here's a brief history on how vacationing was birthed in America.  

The NYT Travel section recently published a short, helpful read for anyone about to embark on a group travel experience -- from bachelor parties to family reunions. While it might seemingly be a stressful and a logistical nightmare sorting through schedules, finances and endless details, there are tools and tricks to help you enjoy the fun side of group travel -- read the full article here or discover our shorter synopsis below!