I stayed in 5-star luxury hotels around the world for the first time and 10 things surprised me, from welcome gifts to pillow menus

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Insider's reporter stayed in four luxury hotels for the first time and was surprised by the complimentary toiletries, tiny ketchup bottles, and a pillow menu.
Insider's reporter stayed in four luxury hotels for the first time and was surprised by free designer toiletries and a pillow menu.

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I've sailed on every major cruise line but the entertainment on adults-only Virgin Voyages blew me away, from drag disco to a sex therapy show

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The author aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.

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6 hotels near Glendale, Arizona, you can book right now for the 2023 Super Bowl, recommended by a local

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The Hilton Garden Inn Surprise Phoenix Arizona Credited to Hotel Management Group.
The Hilton Garden Inn Surprise Phoenix has available rooms for Super Bowl weekend.

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The Pod Generation Gives Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor a Challenging Sci-Fi Pregnancy

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It’s fitting that new sci-fi film The Pod Generation centers on a circular-shaped object because it so disappointingly drops the ball.

Julia Fox apologized for not knowing TikTok's alternative meaning of 'mascara' — 'It was, in fact, not just mascara'

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Marie Kondo says she's 'kind of given up' on tidying up her home

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Marie Kondo.

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Fans want a popular TikToker to replace 'Rick and Morty' co-founder Justin Roiland in 'Adult Swim' series

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"Rick and Morty."

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Gerard Piqué goes Instagram official with Clara Chia Marti after Shakira split

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Gerard Pique and new girlfriend

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How Vanessa Bryant became 'Queen Mamba'

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Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa.

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I research harmful microplastics. Here's what I do to keep my family safe from their toxic chemicals.

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Microplastics are 10 times more abundant in baby poop than adult poop. Thats partly why plastics expert Laura Hardman keeps plastic away from her baby.

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As an expert on microplastics, here's what I do to keep my family safe.

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