6 mistakes you should never make on a cruise ship, according to etiquette experts

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Woman looking off across the water at a cruise ship, wearing a backpack and hat.
Etiquette experts advise against making a few common mistakes on cruises.

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I visited Salem, Massachusetts, during the peak fall season. I wouldn't make these 8 mistakes again.

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Pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns on a rock wall with a graveyard in the back.
I made a few mistakes on my trip to Salem during its busiest season: fall.

Amanda Shammas

I've been to 27 Greek islands. There are 3 I'd return to in a heartbeat — and 2 I'd leave off my itinerary next time.

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Hannah in a long dress standing on a white stone street, surrounded by white buildings with blue doors and a red flowering tree overhead.
After traveling to 27 Greek islands, there are some I'd visit again and others I'd skip next time.

Hannah Logan

I save hundreds on groceries by shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 12 items I always buy as a busy person working in tech.

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Lyssa stands in a Trader Joe's aisle pushing a shopping cart filled with groceries.
Shopping at Trader Joe's helped me cut down on my grocery bill.

Lyssa Leigh Jackson

5 mistakes people make when talking about money with loved ones, according to an etiquette expert

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Miniature figurines of a man and woman sitting on a pile of coins.
According to an etiquette expert, there are some common mistakes people make when talking about money with loved ones.

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I've lived in Florida for 25 years. There's so much to do here in the fall, which is also the best time to visit.

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Orange bald cypress trees along a river.
There are plenty of reasons to visit Florida in the fall.

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I've been to all 50 states. I recommend these 7 walkable US cities for anyone traveling without a car.

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Emily taking a selfie in front of a pink Carmel-by-the-Sea mural.
In my opinion, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is one of the best US cities to visit without a car.

Emily Hart

Etiquette experts share the 6 times you should write a thank-you note — and the 2 times you can skip

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Close-up of hands holding a thank-you card and envelope.
Etiquette experts weighed in on when you should write thank-you notes.

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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.

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The silhouette of a palm tree on a beach during sunset on North Captiva Island.
As a local, North Captiva is one of my favorite Florida islands.

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Forget booking a sightseeing tour. I lived in New York for 20 years, and this $4.50 ferry is the best way to see the city.

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A NYC Ferry traveling on the East River with the Manhattan Bridge and skyscrapers in the background.
As a longtime local, I think the NYC commuter ferry is the best way to sightsee in the city.

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