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Travel isn’t always picture-perfect. Behind every stunning Instagram photo lies a reality of airport delays, lost luggage, language mix-ups, and moments of exhaustion. Yet, what if we told you that the stress of travel isn’t something to avoid — but something to embrace? In fact, stress can be a key ingredient that makes a journey feel alive, real, and unforgettable. Here’s how to transform travel stress into meaningful adventure.

It's now about that time to start planning your holiday vacation. Whether your packing your bikini, ski boots or turkey baster, expect a crowded, hectic airport, and possibly a headache in trying to get to your destination. The holidays usually means airfaire will increase a great deal. You'll also have to deal with cranky airline employees that are stuck working the holidays, pushy TSA agents, fighting for parking, long check in and security lines, and overpriced baggage fees. Here's are some tips to make your holiday travel go a bit smoother.

No one likes to find out the person sitting next to them paid $200 less than themselves. Unfortunately, the fluctuation of airfares appears terribly unpredictable, and there's no way to tell whether waiting will lead to a plummeting or skyrocketing fare. But frequent travelers and statistics analysts have a knack for figuring out trends. Here is some of their wisdom about flying on the cheap.

There’s no doubt that business as well as pleasure travelers are spending more time in airports for a variety of reasons. Airport security, baggage and counter check-in issues, extra charges, and the weather are forcing people to arrive early and stay longer. The waiting and inconvenience can be boring as well as annoying. Airports around the world now have art galleries worth seeing and the concept has been accepted and applauded by weary travelers who are stuck in an airport terminal and have nothing to do except stare at the tarmac. Airports are getting the message. Nervous, tired, and aggravated passengers need something productive to do while they waiting so five airports around the world have put together art galleries that are getting high marks from the traveling public. The movement to create a mini Louvre in airport terminals around the world has not caught on in masse, but the airports that have incorporate art work in specific areas in the airport are creating a different atmosphere and passengers appreciate the effort. Customer complaints as well as nasty customer incidents decrease when passengers have something to stimulate their minds even though they may not be completely sure what they are looking at in terms of expression and style.

If you're off to Paris, congratulations! You are going to see one of the world's most beautiful and romantic cities.

As lovely as Paris is, it can be a bit overwhelming because it seems that there is so much to see. Here are the top five things you definitely should make time to visit:

Pont Neuf, Paris - photo FicusNad (flickr)

Berlin might not be the first place that comes to mind when you are mulling over European travel destinations, but this German city is one of the continent's most cosmopolitan and interesting capitals.

Let us explain why.

Looking for a beautiful, out of the way escape for you and your family? One of the best places to find a relaxing and enjoyable family holiday is Menorca, an island off the South coast of Spain. A beautiful location full of rich history, pristine beaches, and extraordinary natural sights, the best part of Menorca is that it is still largely undiscovered. Not crowded with excessive tourism, it is rumored that a personal beach is an easy thing to find. A relaxed atmosphere makes it a perfect family travel destination, and the diversity of activities possible means there is something for everybody. Here are a few of the highlights:

Castles have history and can be exciting to visit, so when looking for great destination ideas keep in mind that having something to see can often be more fun than sitting by the pool at the hotel for the whole vacation. The great thing about castles is that they are scattered around the world, so wherever the vacation lands there are bound to be a few castles waiting to be discovered around the corner.