I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should stop wasting money on.

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Cruises can come with a lot of hidden costs and expenses.

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I ordered the same meal at McDonald's and Red Robin. The winning burger was only $4 more and far superior.

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I order cheeseburgers and fries from McDonald's (left) and Red Robin (right).

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My family of 4 tried Bonefish Grill for the first time. Our $120 meal was so great that this might just be our new favorite chain.

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My family of four and I went to Bonefish Grill for the first time.

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I've been to 25 countries. Here are 10 mistakes I wish I'd avoided when I first started traveling.

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I've traveled all over the world and have already checked 25 countries off my bucket list.

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I swear by Costco now that I have a nutritionist. Here are 10 things I buy there to meet my health goals.

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Costco stocks plenty of health-conscious products, but there are a few I keep repurchasing.

Jamie Killin

I took a $185 ferry to the Florida Keys for a day trip. It was great despite a few small issues.

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Key West Express transports riders from Florida's Gulf Coast to Key West.

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I made frozen lasagna with 4 appliances. I'm shocked one method got the meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.

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Clockwise from top: Lasagna cooked in the oven, microwave, toaster oven, and air fryer.

Meredith Schneider

I took my kids to Dubai for our first international trip. It would've been better if we'd avoided these 4 mistakes.

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We missed the fountain show in Dubai the first time we visited the Dubai Mall and had to go back.

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I'm a New Zealander. Here are 8 foods everyone should try when they visit.

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I love having New Zealand delicacies like custard squares when I visit my homeland.

Katie Joll

10 things you should never do in a nail salon, according to salon owners and nail techs

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Getting a manicure can be a complicated endeavor if you don't know salon etiquette.

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