The Best Vacations Begin When You Park the Car—and Forget About It. Some vacations are measured by how many miles you drive. The best ones are measured by how little you need to. Imagine arriving at your vacation home on a warm summer afternoon. You unpack once. Pour a drink. Open the windows to let the Lake Michigan breeze drift through the house. And then… You don’t get back in the car until it’s time to go home. Instead, your days unfold naturally. A short walk to the beach with