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The Art of the "Vacation Quickie": Reconnecting with Mona Azar’s Philosophy on Spontaneous Escape

But when was the last time you did something truly spontaneous?

Where can you get to in under four hours? That is your target. A hidden lake, a neighboring city you’ve never explored, or a cheap motel on the outskirts of town with a pool. The destination doesn't have to be Paris. It just has to be different .

Let’s be honest. We spend months planning the "Perfect Vacation." We curate color-coded itineraries, book dinner reservations three months in advance, and pack four different pairs of shoes for "just in case."