My husband and I take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. The arrangement works for us both.

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Author Melissa Noble smiling at Tiger's Nest Monastery, Bhutan, a series of mountains with a building on the side
Traveling without my family has helped me be a better parent.

Melissa Noble

I stayed at the hotel recently named the best in the world. After spending $900 for one night, I'm not sure I agree.

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The entrance to the Capella Bangkok felt understated.

Paul Oswell

Whenever I'm in Paris, I take a 40-minute train ride to Champagne. A roundtrip ticket is only $60, and the wine lives up to the hype.

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Champagne is the closest wine region to Paris.

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I took my mom to Hawaii's Kona Village resort for $1,765 a night — our stay was almost perfect

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An aerial view of the pool and beach at Rosewood's Kona Village resort.
I hope to return to Rosewood's Kona Village resort on Hawaii's Big Island soon.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

I drive 2 hours to shop at Costco and spend at least $250 on each trip. Here are 17 of my favorite things to get there.

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When I go to Costco, I always leave with a full cart.

Tiffany Duong

As a dietitian, I know staying regular while traveling is challenging. I always pack these 5 things to avoid constipation.

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Maintaining regular bowel movements can be especially difficult on airplanes.

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13 things I don't keep in my kitchen as a chef

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I don't keep a lot of gadgets or preprepared food in my kitchen.

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Bartenders share the 8 underrated cocktails they think customers should order more often

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A bartender serving three red cocktails and three yellow drinks coming out of a shaker.
Although certain drinks are popular among bartenders, customers often don't order them at bars.

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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Gilmore Girls' 24 years later

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Lauren Graham starred on "Gilmore Girls."

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15 celebrities who are outspoken Republicans

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The actors Melissa Joan Hart and Candace Cameron Bure have both spoken about having conservative values.

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