Nobody plans a vacation expecting it to be disappointing—but sometimes, it just is. Maybe the destination didn’t wow you. Maybe the vibe was off. Or maybe it just didn’t feel as fun or relaxing as you’d hoped. Of course, plenty of things can go wrong on a trip—bad weather, travel delays, that one hotel that looked way better in photos.

But in this episode, we’re getting into the real reason a vacation might feel like a letdown—like truly miss-the-mark, waste-of-time, major letdown kind of suck.

And the kicker? It’s something you actually can do something about ahead of time. So before you start planning your next trip, let’s talk about the one thing that has the power to make or break the whole experience.

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LISTEN BACK:

Episode 116: How to Adopt an Adventure Attitude

Episode 149: A Heart-to-Heart With Your Vacation Expectations

Episode 175: Decoding Your Vacation Entertainment Expectations