I've traveled to some of Italy's most popular destinations. Here are 7 things I wish I'd known before visiting during tourist season.

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Tourists gathering in a crowded spot in Rome with a fountain and buildings in the background while bubbles are blowing.
Visiting Italy during peak tourist season can be hectic.

Lauren Breedlove

I drive 2 hours to shop at Trader Joe's once a month. Here are 11 items I buy that make the trip worth it.

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A shopping cart filled with several items, including dog treats, a pack of beer, sponges, granola bites, and various snacks.
Moving to Indiana wasn't going to stop me from shopping at Trader Joe's.

Michelle Mastro

I love making charcuterie boards using Aldi products. Here are 11 items I buy to make a gourmet-looking spread for under $30.

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A charcuterie board with crackers, pickles, meats, cheeses, smoked salmon, grapes, and jelly with two bottles of wine in the background.
Aldi items allow me to put together a gourmet-looking spread for under $30.

Tess Lopez

I made eggplant Parmesan using recipes from 3 celebrity chefs. The best one was worth the extra time and effort.

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Three versions of eggplant Parmesan laid out on a table.
One recipe took significantly more time to make, but the taste made it worth it.

Paige Bennett

I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.

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Lara taking a selfie holding a tuna-met made from Ina Garten's recipe.
The ingredients were slightly expensive but made for a delicious homemade lunch.

Lara Walsh

I've taken 4 Disney cruises without kids. Here's why they're actually the perfect adults-only getaway.

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The exterior of the Disney Wish cruise ship, which shows a red wall with a Mickey Mouse symbol and white and yellow waterslides.
I love that Disney cruises give you the opportunity to do as much or as little as you want.

Carly Caramanna

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