
Travel Is One Of The Most Sought-after Experiences In Life. It Has The Singular Ability To Capture Our Imaginations, Serving As A Canvas Onto Which We Project Our Deepest Desires And Needs: Escape, Relaxation, Transcendence, Interpersonal Connection, Cultural Education, And More. Few Things Hold Such A Privileged Place, Yet Until Now, There Has Been No Instruction Manual For How To Make The Most Of Travelling, Be It To An Exotic Country Or To The Local Beach. In The Happy Traveler: Unpacking The Secrets Of Better Vacations, Psychology Professor Jaime Kurtz Applies The Large And Ever-growing Body Of Research On Happiness And Decision-making To Enhance The Experience Of Travel. An Avid Explorer, Study Abroad Instructor, Teacher, And Happiness Researcher, Dr. Kurtz Shows How Anyone Who Has A Vacation In His Or Her Future Can Create The Most Meaningful, Fulfilling, And Joyful Experiences Possible. When The Price Of Travel Is Daunting, Getting The Most Bang For Your Buck, Both Financially And Emotionally, Is Essential To An Ideal Travel Experience. With A Sense Of Humor And Adventure, Dr. Kurtz Provides Guidance On How To Craft Your Perfect Trip, Boost Your Excitement Before Your Trip Even Begins, And Actively Immerse Yourself In A New Culture While Unplugging From Your Technological Ties To Home. She Also Explains How To Best Cherish And Share Travel Moments, How To Ease Back Into Your Daily Life Upon Returning, And How To Carry The Secrets Of Happy Travel Into Every Day. This Is A Must-have Guide If You Are Looking To Make The Most Of Your Precious Vacation Days.
This book investigates how the principles of positive psychology and decision-making science can be applied to travel to maximize emotional fulfillment and personal satisfaction. Dr. Jaime Kurtz, a psychology professor and experienced traveler, synthesizes academic research on happiness to provide a practical framework for vacation planning. She argues that by intentionally managing expectations, engagement, and reflection, individuals can transform standard trips into meaningful experiences that provide lasting psychological benefits.
What You Will Find
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Readers frequently note the accessible, evidence-based approach that bridges academic research with practical application. Experts highlight this as a useful resource for travelers seeking to move beyond simple tourism toward more intentional and reflective experiences.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190638990
ISBN-13:
9780190638993
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