My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.

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Chris, his wife, and three sons smile in front of a cruise ship.
There are a few things I wish I had known before our first cruise.

Chris Thomas

I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.

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Mariette, wearing a red dress and sunglasses, walks along a pier on a cloudy day. The ocean is a beautiful turquoise color.
After visiting 20 Caribbean islands, I've observed some common mistakes from first-time visitors.

Mariette Williams

I visited Portugal for the first time. I had a great vacation, but these 3 things would've made my trip even better.

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The author sits in a rooftop pool, wearing a black bathing suit and sunglasses. Behind her are the tops of buildings and a church.
Although I enjoyed my trip to Portugal, a few things would've made it even better.

Rebecca Strassberg

I retired at 34 and had to go back to work a decade later. I wish I'd stuck it out for 5 more years — here's why.

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Smiling man in a light blazer with a blue shirt and pocket square, seated outdoors against a rock wall with greenery.
Sam Dogen wishes he had done a few things differently in early retirement.

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I became a full-time content creator, but quit after I realized I was sacrificing my morals for a paycheck. It made me insecure and anxious.

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Evelyn Ramli sitting in front of a window wearing a black dress with a drink on the table by her side.
Former influencer Evelyn Ramli took a pay cut when she quit content-creating and got a corporate job.

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I've been a bridesmaid over 125 times. Here are 10 common mistakes I see wedding parties make.

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Jen Glantz says she's been asked to do many weird things working as a professional bridesmaid.
Jen Glantz says she's been asked to do many weird things working as a professional bridesmaid.

Jen Glantz

I was born and raised in The Bahamas. Here are 11 of the biggest mistakes I see tourists make.

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Nicole Bedford selfie on left, Exuma on right
I've been to eight of the Bahamian islands.

Nicole Bedford

I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before I started.

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A sliced loaf of sourdough bread on a cutting board, with a knife next to it.
There are a few things I wish I'd known before making sourdough at home.

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10 things you should never do at a golf course, according to PGA pros and employees

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A golfer preparing to swing a club at a ball.
Golf has a few more etiquette rules and guidelines than other sports.

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I'm a travel planner who's been on over 25 cruises. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see cruisers make.

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Author posing on cruise, cruise ship
I've planned and been on many cruises over the years, and some people make the same mistakes.

Jennifer Greene

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