Experts Speak Out

John de Graaf: Making Lemonade Out of Today's Economic Struggles  Read more 

John de Graaf: Where does the time go? Here it is at the end of January and I haven't made my New Year's resolutions yet. A friend once told me it's OK to make those resolutions anytime, so I'm getting to it. But, how about you?  Read more 

John de Graaf: Vacations are not a luxury, and they are certainly not the first thing to forego in tough times. You may think you can’t afford to take a block of time off to rejuvenate, but the truth is: you can’t afford not to.  Read more 

John de Graaf: If there’s one thing Americans need more of, it’s vacation time. Sure, we’ve got the Grossest Domestic Product on the planet. But American society is no longer as healthy as it should be because of vacation deprivation.  Read more 

Andy Hayes: “Vacation used to be a luxury, however, in today's world, it has become a necessity.” Unknown   Read more 

Bryan Herb: The world of travel has seen dramatic changes in the past 10 years. In some ways travel is better than ever, and in other ways it is more difficult.   Read more 

Michele Kasoff: Americans are obsessed with efficiency. We are experts at checking our Blackberry while taking a business call or supervising the kids’ homework while making dinner. Double tasking is the norm. But it is amazing how much we take time for granted and lose track of the big picture. The important things we had planned to do in life, like travel, can fall by the wayside.   Read more 

Alison Link: Do you return from vacation feeling like you need a vacation? Many Americans do.   Read more 

Debbie Mandel: As a stress management specialist, I advise clients and readers to take frequent vacations. The benefits include: a healthier immune system, better mood, increased libido, improved focus and a boost in creativity and productivity when you return to work.   Read more 

Eileen Ogintz: Sounds perfect: The kids have built-in playmates and parents have responsible adults to split child care costs.   Read more