After over 50 cruises, I no longer book sailings to the Bahamas or the rest of the Caribbean. Here's what I choose instead.

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I've been on a lot of cruises but some have been more enjoyable than others.

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Interior designers share the 9 trends they wish they saw more of in homes

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A living room with a green ceiling and lightbulbs hanging down from it, a wooden wall with personal art pieces, and plants throughout the space.
Interior designers want to see more personal art pieces, biophilic elements, and colorful ceilings in homes.

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I paid $1,100 to upgrade my flight to upper class. It was great, but a few drawbacks made me hesitant to splurge again.

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Virgin Atlantic lounge with a circular bar area, red seating, and a long hallway leading into a larger dining area
I was interested to see what flying upper class with Virgin Atlantic was like.

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My family of 4 took the same grocery list to Publix and Lidl. We were shocked by the savings we found at the bigger chain.

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I regularly buy my groceries at Publix and Lidl but I find I usually see better deals at the latter.

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We spent over $12,000 replacing our carpets with vinyl-plank flooring. It looks nice, but I regret it every day.

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Living room with green walls, light gray couches, and vinyl-plank flooring next to French doors
Our vinyl-plank floors look nice but they're not perfect.

Lauren Salles Gumpert

Our luxurious vacation cost 1 million credit-card points and $12,000. We spent 14 days in Europe and never flew less than business class.

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We built our itinerary around a week in Valencia, Spain.

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How my family of 3 spent $2,855 for a single day at Universal Hollywood — and what we'll do differently next time

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Author Amanda Adler smiling with her husband and son at Nintendo World
My family had a great time in Super Nintendo World.

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I've been riding trains across the US and UK for 26 years. I wish I'd known a few things before my first trip.

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I love traveling by train.

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5 backyard trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to gardeners and designers

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Consider adding a pop of color to your yard this season.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.

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A view of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro showcasing a mosaic of sidewalk and mountain Dois Irmao in the background.
Some destinations lend themselves better to romance than others.

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