I stayed in a $1,500 resort and the cheapest hostel I could find during a trip to Jackson Hole. Both felt luxurious.

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A composite image of a room full of bunk beds with white ladders land gray curtains lining either side of the room and a hotel room with white walls and a bed in front of two seating areas with a view of mountains from a balcony at the back of the room
The author stayed in some of Jackson Hole, Wyoming's cheapest and most expensive accommodations.

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I visited Scottsdale for the first time in the spring. I made 3 mistakes that I'm still thinking about months later.

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The author in a cowboy hat and sunglasses stands smiling in front of cacti and an adobe building in Scottsdale
Business Insider's reporter visited Scottsdale, Arizona, in the spring and made a few mistakes.

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I've spent 400 hours road-tripping 2,800 miles around the US. These are the biggest mistakes I've made.

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A road with trees on either side and mountains in the background on a cloudy day
The author has road-tripped through 30 states around the US and has some regrets.

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I toured a 4,355-square-foot Four Seasons penthouse suite that costs $11,000 a night. The smallest room was my favorite.

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Inside a penthouse suite living room with wood, cathedral ceilings, windowed doors in the back, two couches between a coffee table in the middle, and a fireplace on the left
Business Insider's reporter got an exclusive tour of a five-bedroom penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole.

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I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

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The author traveled 60 hours on Amtrak trains. Here's what she did and didn't pack.

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I visited 2 of America's wealth hubs: Scottsdale and Jackson Hole. One was ideal for vacation, while the other seemed better for living.

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Two images: Left: Mega mansions in the desert in Scottsdale with mountains in the background. Right: A wide view of a valley between two hills and a large mountains in the background
Scottsdale (L) and Jackson Hole (R) are wealthy enclaves in the American West.

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I'm an American who visited Costco in Canada. It may look identical, but it's not the same.

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Business Insider's reporter went to a Costco store in Canada for the first time and noticed a few key differences compared to US locations.

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I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with a full bathroom.

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Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.
Business Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.

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I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. Next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

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Business Insider's reporter booked a business-class ticket for a 10-hour trip on an Amtrak train.

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10 things I wish I'd done differently on my first cruise, from booking a better room to avoiding specialty restaurants

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The author stares at food in a restaurant (L) an arrow pointing out the window of the stateroom
Business Insider's reporter took her first cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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