We leap into May with thoughts about escaping for summer … but where to go? How much will it cost? Where can we really get away from it all? How will we keep our businesses going?

May is all about travel, and the Magazine is dedicated to unearthing all possible tips on how to travel better and more often. Our survey shows that almost all of you love to do it when you can, whether it’s for business or pleasure, and will often tack on a personal day or two after a business trip (if you’re somewhere worth staying.)

One thing most busy women don’t recognize is that a vacation isn’t only a well-deserved break, but it’s also a productivity booster. Nothing refreshes your overactive mind like a break from what it’s used to. This can be a day trip or a monthlong hiatus in the hills of Tuscany. Consider it part of your success strategy, or better yet, put it in your business plan with all the juicy details of what you’ll do, where you’ll go, and for how long. What better way to see if people are reading it?

Enjoy the month and all your launching destinations.

Amy Swift
Editor-in-Chief