I ordered the same meal at McDonald's and Red Robin. The winning burger was only $4 more and far superior.

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I order cheeseburgers and fries from McDonald's (left) and Red Robin (right).

Meredith Schneider

My family of 4 tried Bonefish Grill for the first time. Our $120 meal was so great that this might just be our new favorite chain.

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My family of four and I went to Bonefish Grill for the first time.

Terri Peters

I took a $185 ferry to the Florida Keys for a day trip. It was great despite a few small issues.

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Key West Express transports riders from Florida's Gulf Coast to Key West.

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I'm a Brit who went to the Cheesecake Factory for the 1st time. The portion sizes blew me away, but I couldn't decide if the decor was opulent or tacky.

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I went to the Cheesecake Factory restaurant on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

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I stayed in a gorgeous 2-story overwater bungalow for $180 a night, and I didn't even have to shell out for the Maldives to do it

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Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge in Panama has overwater bungalows.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I took a $10 ferry to a scenic island just a few miles from Seattle. Its cute shops and restaurants make it a must-visit for tourists.

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I took two ferries to get to Bainbridge Island.

Emma Kershaw

I tried 8 cans of whipped cream from the store and ranked them from worst to best

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I found eight different dairy and nondairy whipped creams at the store.

Lucien Formichella

I ate at the Paris bistro that's now owned by the richest man in Europe. It has many critics, but one dish won me over.

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I dined at Chez L'Ami Louis for the first time to see what the buzz was all about.

Kasia Dietz

I flew premium economy on my long-haul Emirates flight. It was cheaper than flying coach at a better time and way nicer.

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Author Ash Jurberg sitting on plane seat in premium economy, giving thumbs up
My Emirates premium-economy flight was expensive, but it was cheaper than economy seats on other flights that day.

Ash Jurberg

I took a luxurious sightseeing train in Japan for just $12. The stunning views weren't even the best part.

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On the left, a purple train covered in floral decals at a train station in Japan. On the right, large green curved seats facing the windows on a train. The carpet is patterned and a maroon color.
For $12, I took a trip on a luxury Japanese train from Nara to Kyoto.

Anna Staropoli

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