I paid $530 for one night in Hawaii's famous pink hotel. I was so excited, but I wouldn't stay there again.

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Royal Hawaiian Pink Hotel exterior
The Royal Hawaiian is a famous hotel in Hawaii.

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We spent about $35,000 for my 40th birthday trip to Ghana. It was worth every penny.

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Author Ashlee Tuck in Ghana
I went to Ghana for my 40th birthday and had an awesome time.

Ashlee Tuck

I stayed at one of the best hotels in Arizona, complete with 5 pools and a luxury golf course. Take a look inside my $500-a-night room.

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Business Insider's reporter booked a one-night stay in a grand deluxe room at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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I've been to 35 all-inclusive resorts. I always watch out for these 7 red flags.

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Author Kelly Magyarics at St. Barth
As you're researching your dream vacation, it's helpful to read reviews on several of the top travel sites to avoid all-inclusive resorts that aren't up to snuff.

Kelly Magyarics

I've visited dozens of all-inclusive resorts, but there's one in Mexico I can't wait to return to

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simone posing next to a poster of jimmy buffet's license to chill album at Margaritaville resort
I'm not a Jimmy Buffett fan, but I love Margaritaville.

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My friend and I spent $390 at one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant chains. I'd only return on 2 conditions.

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My friend and I went to Mott 32 for the first time while we were in Hong Kong.

Tiffany Leigh

I ate at the Paris bistro that's now owned by the richest man in Europe. It has many critics, but one dish won me over.

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Author Kasia Dietz outside of Chez L'Ami Louis smiling
I dined at Chez L'Ami Louis for the first time to see what the buzz was all about.

Kasia Dietz

I flew premium economy on my long-haul Emirates flight. It was cheaper than flying coach at a better time and way nicer.

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Author Ash Jurberg sitting on plane seat in premium economy, giving thumbs up
My Emirates premium-economy flight was expensive, but it was cheaper than economy seats on other flights that day.

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I work in sales at Coach. Customers always make these 5 mistakes when buying luxury bags.

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I have helped a lot of people buy Coach bags over the years.

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The 10 under-the-radar places a luxury travel planner is recommending to her clients this year

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Colorful buildings in Sardinia
Sardinia is one of my top picks this year.

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