Happy Sunday Afternoon!

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

• ✈️ Why planning a trip feels good

• ☀️ Create a vision board to get the most out of your PTO

Why Planning a Trip Feels Good Before You Even Go

There is something oddly motivating about having a trip on the calendar, even if it is still months away. Research has shown that people often feel happier while anticipating travel because planning gives the brain something positive to look forward to. Even small things like saving ideas, building an itinerary, or imagining a different environment can create a sense of excitement and mental reset.

Summer travel does not have to mean packed airports or overbooked itineraries either. Sometimes the best trips are the ones built around how you want to feel. Rested. Curious. Offline for a while. A little more connected to nature or yourself than usual. Taking time to think intentionally about that can make your PTO feel a lot more meaningful.

Make the Most of Your PTO This Summer

Put together a travel vision board worth stealing — including glamping setups that don’t sacrifice sleep, solo hikes that don’t require a guide, and hot spring retreats where you can just be.

Looking for ideas? Check out our travel vision board. All of it curated. None of it sponsored.

Start building your summer.

Thank you to Experience Life for sponsoring The Canopy.

Why We Love It

• Makes planning feel fun again: Building a travel vision board gives you a starting point for summer PTO without the usual endless scrolling.

• Curated without the clutter: The ideas are pulled together in one place, so you can browse glamping stays, solo hikes, and hot spring retreats without starting from scratch.

• Built for different travel moods: Whether you want something restorative, outdoorsy, adventurous, or low-key, there’s room to find a trip that actually fits your energy.

• Helps you use your time off well: Sometimes the hardest part of taking PTO is deciding where to go, and this makes the first step feel a lot easier.

Ready to plan something worth looking forward to? Start building your summer.

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