I plan bucket-list trips for a living. Here are 4 mistakes I see travelers make when booking their own vacations.

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tino roco on beach with water in background
I plan trips around the world and try to balance downtime with activities.

Tino Roco

I visited 13 major European cities in 6 months. Here are 2 I can't wait to visit again and 2 I probably won't return to.

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Emily and her husband take a selfie in Amsterdam, with a canal and buildings behind them.
My husband and I spent six months moving around Europe.

Emily Pogue

I'm a dietitian who helps busy parents lose weight. I swear by these 8 family-friendly meals.

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Quesadilla with vegetables, cabbage and cilantro and corn on side, and dipping sauces
Some meals are easy to prepare and customize for both adults on a weight-loss journey and children.

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The 5 US states with the best wineries, according to a sommelier

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vineyard at sunset in the finger lakes region of new york
California isn't the only state to visit if you want to find some great wineries in the US.

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My favorite vacation spot is an island city in Florida. I love it so much that I hope to move there once I'm an empty nester.

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Dock area in Kewy West, Florida
My husband and I would like to make Key West our permanent home one day.

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I spent 6 months traveling around Europe. The experience was great, but a few simple things would've made the trip even better.

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A large boat passes through the river near the Eiffel Tower on a sunny day.
I spent six months traveling around Europe.

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Vintage photos show how Halloween has been celebrated over the last century

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The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, in 1978.
The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, in 1978.

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I spent 6 weeks in Prague. Here are the 4 best things I did, and the 2 I'd skip next time.

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A wide shot of the city of Prague.
I studied abroad in Prague for six weeks and think places like Charles Bridge and Riegrovy Sady are worth visiting.

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I visited Lisbon for the first time. Though I did a few things right, there's a lot I wish I'd known before I left.

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Author Jill SChildhouse posing on railing in Lisbon with aerial view of city behind her
My first trip to Lisbon went pretty well, but I wish I'd known then what I know now.

Jill Schildhouse

Victoria and David Beckham have been married for over 25 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

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Victoria and David Beckham 1999 vs 2018
Victoria and David Beckham in 1999 vs 2018.

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