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The Perfect Vacation Length

The Perfect Vacation Length

Update: 2025-06-021
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In this special episode of Slate Money, Felix SalmonElizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss how long is too long for a vacation. They dig into how time zones should factor into travel plans, how much recovery time you need on the back end of a vacation, and why you should sometimes plan a trip to do absolutely nothing.


 


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Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.

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The Perfect Vacation Length

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