RX for whatever ails you: take more trips
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Whether you are planning a trip or involved in any type of travel sales, you will want to know about a new survey: it says that better health may be as easy as taking more trips. More than eight out of ten travelers say they feel energized and productive after returning from a leisure trip, says the American Travel Behavior Survey conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Hotwire.com. “So, kick off 2012 by adding ‘take more trips’ to your New Year's resolution list, and take advantage of the long New Year's Eve weekend by booking an affordable getaway on Hotwire to one of this year's most popular New Year's destinations,” urges Hotwire. It’s a self-serving claim from the well-known discount travel site but exercise, weight loss and quitting smoking are some of the New Year's resolutions associated with creating a healthier lifestyle. Adding frequent travel to the mix offers much more than a few days off from work or away from home; “science has shown that it can also provide substantial health benefits,” according to Hotwire. "Travel stimulates the brain and promotes the growth of new synapses, heightens creativity and may even resist Alzheimer's disease," said Dr. Matthew Edlund,, director of the Center for Circadian Medicine and author of The Power of Rest. He added: "Your brain, like the rest of your body, rebuilds itself constantly, but it needs to be given the regular opportunity to do so. Taking frequent leisure trips at regular intervals continually rests and rejuvenates you, increasing your productivity and sense of satisfaction." Hotwire also released its top ten New Year’s destinations list, which found Orlando at the top, followed by New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County (California), San Diego and Montreal, Quebec, Canada. "Fortunately, taking more trips doesn't have to be a huge time or money commitment," said Clem Bason, president of Hotwire. "Weekend getaways and shorter vacations are very accessible.” By David Wilkening
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