I'm a travel planner who's visited Disney World over 50 times. Here are 10 vacation mistakes I always see people make.

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I go to the Disney parks all the time.

Kari Becker

I've been a travel planner for years. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes people make while booking all-inclusive vacations.

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I plan vacations for a living, including all-inclusive trips, and I help my clients avoid common booking mistakes.

Kari Becker

As a travel planner, I rarely recommend Paris or Rome. Instead, I swear by these 5 European gems.

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Boats in the water at an Italian port lined with colorful buildings.
Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places to visit in all of Europe.

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8 things to pack for a Disney vacation and 3 to leave behind, from a travel planner who's visited the parks over 40 times

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kari posing in minnie ears on the balcony of the yacht club resort
I have to back my ears and Disney T-shirts for the parks.

Kari Becker

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

As a travel planner, I rarely recommend Paris or Rome. Instead, I swear by these 5 European gems.

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boats in the water at Marina of Portofino, Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre is a collection of five beautiful Italian towns.

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I'm a travel planner. These 5 US destinations are my top recommendations right now.

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the riverwalk in Milwaukee wisconsin
People may not think to visit Milwaukee.

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The 10 under-the-radar places a luxury travel planner is recommending to her clients this year

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Colorful buildings in Sardinia
Sardinia is one of my top picks this year.

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I was Michelle Obama's right-hand assistant, and she encouraged me to start my own business. Here are 6 tips for new entrepreneurs.

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Photo collage of a calendar and the Obamas.
Chynna Clayton helps executives, celebrities, government officials, heads of human resources departments, and business owners find assistants and execute events.

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9 underrated travel destinations that will be popular in 2024, according to a travel planner

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people milling about a town square in a town in Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful destination in Central Europe.

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