I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are 5 things I never waste my money on when I'm in a new city.

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Ashley Nealy smiling in glacier national park
After traveling to all 50 states, I became more intentional about how I spend my money on vacation in a new place.

Ashley Nealy

I stayed at the most famous hotel in Athens. Its rooftop restaurant with Acropolis views can't be missed, even if you're not a guest.

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Hotel Grande Bretagne
Hotel Grande Bretagne is the oldest and most famous hotel in Athens, Greece.

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As a travel writer, I've stayed in tons of hotels with my kids — these 5 habits make all the difference

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A young boy reads a book while sitting in a chair in a hotel room.
The author often travels with her kids, and has found that asking for a corner room often gives them a little extra space.

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Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict

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A man rides a scooter along a street in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) on March 10, 2026. The Gulf countries have long been seen as islands of stability in the Middle East, but the war in the region could threaten their prosperity, analysts said, pointing to risks to their revenues and reputations as business havens.

Airbnb hosts in World Cup cities are going big to squeeze every dollar out of their homes

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Myriam Totta
Myriam Totta and her husband spent $55,000 on their Kansas City-area home to enhance its rental appeal ahead of the World Cup this summer.

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I spent 4 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. I didn't think I'd like it, but I never left the property and can't wait to do it again.

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Timothy Moore and husband selfie in front of water at Jewel Grande in Montego Bay
Our friend had a destination wedding at Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, so we spent four nights at the all-inclusive resort.

Timothy Moore

Billionaires' favorite holiday vacation destinations, from yachting in the Caribbean to these sought-after ski towns

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Jeff bezos and Lauren Sánchez
Jeff bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos typically spend part of the December holidays in Aspen, Colorado.

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Take a look inside the Waldorf Astoria's private Empire Club, exclusive to residents of its multimillion-dollar apartments

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A large seating and coworking space at the Empire Club.
A large seating and coworking space at the Empire Club.

Colin Miller

It's official. Sonder files for bankruptcy after its Marriott breakup.

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Facade and entrance signage for Marriott Marquis hotel with logo visible, San Francisco, California, August 29, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Marriott is asking its affected Sonder guests to ask their credit card companies for refunds.

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Marriott-Sonder guests are scrambling for refunds — expert explains how to get your money back

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Facade and entrance signage for the Marriott Marquis hotel, with the logo visible, in San Francisco, on August 29, 2025.
Marriott guests said they were left stranded, overcharged, and some ignored after Sonder's sudden collapse.

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