I paid $50 to take a boat tour around a beautiful island in Virginia filled with wild ponies. It should be on everyone's bucket list.

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I spent $50 to take a boat ride around Chincoteague Island.

Ruben Lopez

8 things I'll never do at Disney World after visiting over 100 times

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I don't get the hype around some of the popular rides at Disney World.

Megan duBois

If you have a long layover, look for a transit hotel. They're my low-cost secret to not having a miserable trip.

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Staying in a transit hotel made my long layover way easier to navigate and embrace.

Jamie Davis Smith

I visited all 50 states and ranked them from my least favorite travel spot to my top pick

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Emily standing on a boulder staring out at a lake in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness.
It was difficult to rank them all, but there was still a clear winner in my eyes.

Emily Hart

I'm an Airbnb Superhost who's had over 400 guests. Here are 5 things I wish visitors knew before checking in.

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I am an Airbnb host with two properties, including a home in Saratoga Springs.

Emily Elizabeth

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

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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

We live in Dubai. Here are the 7 common mistakes we see first-time visitors make.

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Dubai can be especially beautiful at night when it's all lit up.

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I've gone on cruises for as little as $60 a day. Here are my 6 secrets to finding last-minute travel deals.

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Half Moon Cay is just one of the many Caribbean ports I've visited.

Peggy Cleveland

I made 3 of Ina Garten's salad recipes —the best felt the fanciest but was the easiest to make

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I made three of Ina Garten's salads to find the best summertime side dish.

Moriah House

I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.

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The view of Exit Glacier next to a patch of grass.
After living in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen many visitors make the same mistakes.

Lisa Maloney

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