Beach sand is a den of various bacteria and fungi which may easily get on unfortunate tourists. This statement was made by the researchers from the University of North Carolina after they analyzed the sand from freshwater and saltwater beaches across America. Full story

It turns out people who tend to take their vacation in portions within a year instead of going on a full vacation put themselves at higher risk of heart attack. Full story

Kate Gosselin recently indulged in a sun soaking vacation in Bald Head Island, N.C., without her husband Jon. According to experts, such vacations are beneficial for a relationship. Leslie Seppinni, a psychologist and family therapist has stated that a vacation without a spouse is a nice way of having some time apart. Full story

Renee Zellweger has taken time-out for dawdling. The actress got tired of filming and plans to take a long break in her tough schedule. In the interview to Glamour, Renee Zellweger complained she never stopped working since 90-s and had no vacations. Renee has given her agent instructions to decline all movie offers until she's fully rested. Full story

Amy Winehouse splashed a stranger with water. Twenty-five-year-old singer took vacation to take a break from family issues and close contacts with narcologists and set off to heal her mental and physical wounds at the Caribbean islands. While staying at a luxury Caribbean hotel, the celebrity surprised other guests when she threw a glass of water at a woman sitting nearby at lunch. Full story

Sure enough, you have faced the following problem about million times. You go on vacation and pack the pile of clothes. What happens next you mess them all up but you can’t wash your clothes anywhere! Of course, you can hand-launder them but you don't want to waste your time. And it is your vacation, anyway! Full story

More and more often married couples take laptops with them when going for a vacation. British psychologists sound the alarm saying that this can lead to family break-ups. Studies have shown that over 40% of busy people can afford to “disconnect” themselves completely from the outer world for the vacation period by committing themselves to the relaxation time on the sea or ocean beach. Wi-fi spots are designed for those who can not afford internet-free vacation. Full story

Management of a British company came up with idea to research how much time people on their vacation can afford to spend purely for rest. The results of the survey, which involved three thousand of British tourists, shocked the researchers since it turned out that the planning and examination of the potential routes for the trip take much more time than the pleasure they receive from the vacation itself. So, maybe vacations are not worth the effort? Full story

Hurrah! Finally vacation! But why do you have a sore throat? And the blood pressure has got so high and this diarrhea… This is called the vacation syndrome. It occurs due to the alteration of the psyche some days before vacation. About 60% of all grown-up population suffers from this disorder. But fortunately, it’s possible to prevent it. Here’s how. Full story