The holidays have many of us hunting through department stores for the perfect gift. And yet a 20-year study by Cornell University psychology professor Thomas Gilovich, found that individuals gain greater satisfaction and happiness from experiences rather than things.

Gilovich explains, “Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods. You can really like your material stuff. You can even think that part of your identity is connected to those things, but nonetheless they remain separate from you. In contrast, your experiences really are part of you. We are the sum total of our experiences.”

There’s a great big world out there with boundless opportunity for life-changing experiences, and Acanela wants to help you experience it. Together, we can make 2019 your best travel year yet. No matter what kind of traveler you are, adventure awaits you and we'll help you explore the world, making memories that last a lifetime.