I've been a Pilates instructor for 13 years. Here are 5 common mistakes I see clients make during their first few classes.

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Daniela does a lunge on a Pilates reformer in an empty studio.
I've been teaching Pilates classes for 13 years.

Daniela Borodin

I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

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The author wearing red heart-shaped sunglasses, a lei crown, and a beaded necklace.
I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu.

Megan duBois

I was born and raised in Mexico. These 5 mistakes stop tourists from fully enjoying my country.

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An aerial view of Mexico City.
Mistakes, like not trying local food or not visiting museums, prevent tourists from fully enjoying Mexico.

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4 mistakes you should never make when hosting for the holidays, according to etiquette experts

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A woman lighting candles on a table decorated for Christas.
There are a few mistakes that should be avoided when hosting for the holidays.

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6 mistakes to avoid when decorating for the holidays, according to interior designers

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A living room decorated for Christmas, complete with a tree and presents, a wreath on the wall, and other decorations.
Interior designers shared mistakes you should avoid when decorating your home for the holidays.

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I went on a trip to Paris with family members ranging in age from 10 to 74. There are 3 things I'd do differently next time.

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A group of 10 people of varying ages outside the Louvre in Paris.
I took an international trip with multiple generations of family members.

Jaime Bedrin

I plan bucket-list trips for a living. Here are 4 mistakes I see travelers make when booking their own vacations.

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I plan trips around the world and try to balance downtime with activities.

Tino Roco

I spent 6 months traveling around Europe. The experience was great, but a few simple things would've made the trip even better.

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A large boat passes through the river near the Eiffel Tower on a sunny day.
I spent six months traveling around Europe.

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I've been happily riding trains across Europe for 15 years. I often watch people make the same 4 mistakes.

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A train riding through green hills in Austria.
I think that trains are a great way to get around Europe if you follow the right travel tips.

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7 mistakes you should never make on a first date, according to etiquette experts

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A man and woman smile at each other while sitting at a table in a restaurant.
According to etiquette experts, there are a few things you should never do on a first date.

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