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Vacations where you give a little to get a lot

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People look forward to their vacations all year long, when the time arrives many find the usual trip to see the family or vacation on the beach exhausting and unfulfilling. Don't despair, no need to stay home and mow the grass for two weeks, try one of the new realm of vacations that focuses on community service, personal growth and learning. Do you long for the days when your 5th grade teacher took you to the science museum, how about when your Girl Scout troop volunteered to help restore a section of a local hiking trail? Are you feeling mentally stagnant and wish you could go back to school? No need to quit your job, sign up for a vacation that is proven to refresh and rejuvenate you.

Vacations are proven to reduce stress levels of the participants and to make people feel productive and good about themselves. Taking a volunteer or learning vacation can be one of the most exciting and enriching experiences of your life. So the next time you sit down to start planning a vacation, consider a trip that combines relaxation with an opportunity to make a difference in yourself or the lives of others.

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