Vacation

It's profoundly changed how Americans think about work and life, one sociologist says.

Americans are notorious for not taking vacations, but with so much pent-up demand, this year could be different.

Several economic theories are at play to make this counter-intuitive business model profitable.

It can be harder to disconnect from work, when the home is also your office.

Luxury camping companies are seeing a spike in profits as vacationers look for an alternative to flying and hotels.

AAA predicts trips on planes, cruises, buses and trains will be down 75% to 85%.

Ask a Manager's Alison Green is back answering questions about life at work.

Many vacation days are left untaken or spent tethered to devices.

It's about being present in the moment.

Now that classes start mid-August for many schools in the United States, Labor Day weekend is less of a “Goodbye, sweet summer!” thing. Even the AAA has stopped predicting a traveler’s forecast. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.