Here's how to avoid being annoying on your first cruise, according to a couple who has been on 80 voyages

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A couple in sunglasses holding drinks takes a selfie in front of a pool deck on a cruise ship
Don and Heidi Bucolo have been on 80 cruises and have etiquette tips for first-timers.

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The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who's been to 43 countries

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Two images. Left: A cathedral on the left side of a canal at sunset on a cloudy day Right: A woman stands on the steps in front of a grand medieval cathedral
Claire Sturzaker is a full-time solo traveler who shared the most underrated destinations she's visited.

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How to save money on summer vacations, according to a travel expert who has been to 90 countries

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Travel host Samantha Brown shared her top tips for saving money on summer travel.

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You're probably missing out on this international travel hack that saves time at the airport and costs nothing

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Left: A black iPhone with The Mobile Passport Control app on the screen. Right: A hand holds a US passport in front of an empty airport gate
Mobile Passport Control is a Global Entry alternative that allows many international travelers arriving in the US to skip the long customs line for free.

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An ex-Wall Street banker who's visited every country shares 6 places where you can spend less and still travel in luxury

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A man walking the streets of Hanoi, Vietnam.
The US economy is booming, making summer travel more affordable than ever.

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A travel host who flies 100,000 miles a year says airport lounges are overrated

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Left: A woman at a night market with crowds in the background stands holding a bowl of noodles. Right: Inside a lounge with several seating areas and hanging plants from a mezzanine.
Travel host Samantha Brown prefers to hang out in terminals over lounges before a flight because they're less stressful and more fun to explore.

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How to actually enjoy your time at the airport, according to a travel host who flies 100,000 miles a year

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Left: A woman sits on the ground outside of a building with a child and a magazine that says positive thinking Right: Inside an airport terminal with a man on the left walking toward a restaurant stand behind a fountain
Travel host Samantha Brown thinks of airport terminals like malls or cities to make them more enjoyable.

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3 reasons why Disney World is the best during the holidays — and 2 reasons it should be avoided

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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.

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