I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It's not for me, but I can see why cruise-goers love it.

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Business Insider's reporter went to Perfect Day at CocoCay on her first cruise with Royal Caribbean.

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I explored the ruins of an abandoned zoo on the coast of Florida, and it was completely overrun by nature

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The author in front of an abandoned zoo enclosure (L) and another abandoned structure in the Crandon Park Zoo's ruins.
The author in front of an abandoned zoo enclosure (L) and another abandoned structure in the Crandon Park Zoo's ruins in Florida.

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37 photos of the most unusual McDonald's restaurants in the world

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This McDonald's restaurant in Taupo, New Zealand, is located inside a decommissioned plane.

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I live in a Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed. Here's what it's like, fake snow and all.

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simone standing looking over a balcony of decorations and Christmas trees at the festival of trees in victoria canada
Victoria is a charming town on the west coast of Canada.

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I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany. It was much smaller than any I've seen in the US.

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Cylindrical homes on a flat property with buildings in the background
Business Insider's reporter stayed at a cylindrical tiny home hotel in Germany and was impressed by its smart use of the 100-square-foot space.

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I'm a New Yorker who went to Naples, Florida, for the first time, and 6 things surprised me

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A body of water with palm trees and mansions surrounding it
The author spent two nights in Naples, Florida, for the first time.

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I'm a New Yorker who went to Canada for the first time. I found 9 things so impressive that I'm certain I'll be back.

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Two photos of the author in Canada
The reporter went to Quebec and Niagara Falls during her first trip to Canada in 2022.

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I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train from NYC to Miami. Here are 11 ways I made the overnight ride more bearable.

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A Business Insider reporter took an overnight train from New York City to Miami in an Amtrak roomette.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe

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A cluster of arms holding phones to capture a tourist attraction in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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A composite image of a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains
Business Insider's reporter traveled in a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains.

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