I've been to over 140 countries, but there's only one I have to visit every year

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A wide shot of the city of Seville, Spain, at sunset.
Out of all the countries I've visited, Spain is my favorite to return to.

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I took a weeklong cruise and didn't check a bag. Here are 10 items I'm glad I packed and 9 things I wish I'd had with me.

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Inside the author's packed suitcase for a cruise
The author packed for a weeklong cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I stayed in a pod at an airport for $50. It was tiny and a bit awkward, but I slept surprisingly well between my flights.

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The writer on a plane, and an image of Avagard Capsule Hotel.
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Ash Jurberg

I went on a trip to Paris with family members ranging in age from 10 to 74. There are 3 things I'd do differently next time.

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A group of 10 people of varying ages outside the Louvre in Paris.
I took an international trip with multiple generations of family members.

Jaime Bedrin

I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with a backpack and carry-on. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought and 3 I wish I'd packed.

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A backpack and suitcase on an Amtrak train track.
I brought some of my favorite things on my long Amtrak train ride.

Amanda Shammas

I flew in Air India's posh business-class seat for 15 hours. I didn't want to get off the plane.

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Split image: A wide shot of an Air India Airbus A350-900 and a selfie of the author in her business class Air India seat.
I didn't want to leave Air India's business class, even after my long-haul international flight.

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I went to San Juan for the first time and was blown away by how much fun I had on a budget

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The author posing at Condado Beach at sunset. She's wearing a white long-sleeved mesh top and black shorts.
I visited San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the first time and enjoyed the beaches, food, and nightlife.

Sydney Gray

My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author poses with her family while visiting Mount Titlis in Switzerland.
The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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I frequently visit Las Vegas between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's one of the best times to experience The Strip.

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Author Jill Schildhouse posing in front of carousel horse at Bellagio holiday display
I'm always excited to see how Las Vegas finds new ways to dazzle and delight me in December.

Jill Schildhouse

We drove cross-country, and these were the 16 coolest places we stopped along the way, plus 3 spots we'd skip next time

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A man, woman, and a dog in a car.
We drove a total of 6,036 miles cross-country from New York to my hometown of San Diego and back during the pandemic

Michelle Gross

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