I'm a lifelong Connecticut local — these are the absolute best places to visit in the state during the winter

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Author Alexa Mellardo in front of holiday lights at Terrain
Some of my favorite corners of New England feel like they're straight out of a Hallmark movie in the winter time.

Alexa Mellardo

I hired a travel advisor to coordinate my family's Paris vacation — I might never plan my own trips again

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author, right, posing for a selfie with her mom and sister.
Working with a travel advisor on my trip to Paris was a great decision.

Lauren Dana Ellman

3 common mistakes customers make at a wine tasting, according to a server at a winery

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The writer, Katelyn Snodgrass, wears a white cardigan and smiles as she pours white wine into a glass.
While working at a winery, I've seen guests make a few common mistakes.

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I thought Washington, DC, would be my perfect home, but it wasn't. I found exactly what I needed in San Diego.

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The writer posing in her new neighborhood, North Park, in San Diego.
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Julia Atkinson

I'm a dietitian who loves Aldi. I rely on these 11 items to feed my family of 4 on a budget.

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Cartons of eggs stacked at Aldi
My family goes through two dozen eggs per week.

Jennifer Messineo

I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A composite image of a hand holding a container of Kirkland Signature peppermint bark, and boxes of Mikasa candle warmers on display at Costco.
As a longtime employee, I think the Kirkland Signature peppermint bark and Mikasa Home Accents candle warmer are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

I moved from the US to Spain. Instead of going home for Christmas, I ditched my family for my dream trip to Ireland.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A view down a street of the Temple Bar in Dublin decorated for Christmas.
I'm glad I skipped Christmas in the US and traveled to Ireland instead.

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My family just stayed at our first all-inclusive resort. I really, really wish we'd done it sooner.

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People in lazy river surrounded by palm tr
My whole family enjoyed our first experience at a big all-inclusive resort, and we'd definitely stay at another.

Christina Valhouli

I've been to over 140 countries, but there's only one I have to visit every year

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A wide shot of the city of Seville, Spain, at sunset.
Out of all the countries I've visited, Spain is my favorite to return to.

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I stayed in a pod at an airport for $50. It was tiny and a bit awkward, but I slept surprisingly well between my flights.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
The writer on a plane, and an image of Avagard Capsule Hotel.
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Ash Jurberg

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