Studies show that people who take regular vacations are less likely to have heart attacks and report lower levels of stress and depression. It’s summer, take a vacation friends!

If you are strapped for cash, simplify your getaway by going to the nearest beach town; or if you do not live near the beach, drive to the nearest “vacation” city and stay in a bed and breakfast or hotel for the night. Get dressed up and have a nice dinner with your sweetheart or friends, lay by the pool, maybe get a massage or facial and enjoy yourself. You don’t need to spend a lot of money or travel far to vacation

If you have a computer and internet, check out orbitz.com and other sites for deals on cruises, flights, hotels and such for July.