The Pennsylvania Tourism Office recently released the 2022 Happy Traveler, a guide dedicated to one-of-a-kind attractions and events throughout the commonwealth and a resource for travelers to plan future getaways.

The release of the guide was timed to the U.S. Travel Association’s National Plan for Vacation Day, Jan. 25, which highlights the importance of taking time off and planning ahead for getaways or vacations that spark joy.

The annual guide, a helpful resource filled with exciting events and not-to-miss experiences across Pennsylvania, is meant to fuel travelers’ adventurous spirits and provide unique ideas for how to add vacation days to one’s calendar.

According to the Travel Association’s Destination Analysis survey, 64 percent of Americans say they desperately need a vacation, with “avoiding burnout” as the top motivator.

With the help of the 2022 Happy Traveler guide, travelers can plan future getaways to fit their schedule and interests, while giving them time to disconnect and learn more about what inspires them.

This 2022 Happy Traveler feature story pays homage to those hobbies and pastimes picked during time spent at home. From cooking and baking, to planting and painting, travelers can celebrate their new interests in real life. Savor the state’s culinary history while sampling the finest food along the culinary trails.

Other special features include:

• Garden getaways in the city and picturesque dining and boutiques

• Instagram-worthy hotel lobbies and cocktail bars

• Around the world in a bite - delectable dumplings

• Seven stops for family fun on the Pennsylvania Turnpike

• Free history museums

Free copies of the Happy Traveler are available at visitPA.com. Travelers also can sign up to receive Happy Thoughts, a digital newsletter, in their inbox each month.

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