We vacationed just an hour from home. It was more relaxing than our bigger trips.

The author rented a house only an hour away from their home for their vacation. Courtesy of the author After a packed spring, I didn't have the energy for an elaborate family vacation. We rented a house an hour away and deliberately made almost no plans. My older kids loved the slower trip and unanimously said they'd do it again. My family had an exceptionally busy spring. This year, we threw in an early college graduation, a high school graduation, and a wedding. Each week was full of senior…