I was skeptical about cruises for years. Then, I spent 8 days on one with 12 relatives of all ages.

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The writer's family about to get on a cruise ship to Alaska, pictured in the background.
Before going on this cruise, my family of 13 had never been on vacation together.

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I bought a 40-foot boat for $1. It's been a game changer.

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Lara Manetta on her 40-foot boat.

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Priced out of Austin, he bought a one-way ticket out of the US. Now, he lives on a Thai island for a fraction of the cost.

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A man posing at an outdoor table in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Mike Holp left the US because of the high cost of living. Now, he's living in Koh Samui, Thailand, and has no regrets.

Amanda Goh.

My husband and I took our kids and parents on a bucket list trip. It was so worth it.

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Two kids look out the window on an airport.

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No more long lines? AI and other new technologies are transforming amusement parks this summer.

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The Penguin Trek roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando
Amusement park companies are using technology to streamline operations and build new rides.

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I visited Las Vegas for the first time on a girls' trip. Looking back, I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.

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Las Vegas is an unforgettable time, but a little planning (and common sense) goes a long way.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby slams the budget airline model: 'It's dead'

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CEO Scott Kirby of United Airlines celebrates opening of a new addition to its Flight Training Center in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, February 22, 2024
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby.

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I thought my life would change when I moved to Ireland. Unfortunately, I never felt I belonged, and I moved home a year later.

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A woman sits next to a statue on a bench in Dublin, Ireland.
The author dreamed of moving to Ireland for years. While she enjoyed studying there, it wasn't a place she wanted to stay.

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Summer concert season has officially begun

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Beyonce singing on a stage dressed in white

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I spent 4 nights at The Blue Mansion. Staying in the famous museum was incredible, but I wouldn't do it again.

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Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion in Malaysia with cobalt-blue exterior, covered porch, trees out front
My husband and I stayed at The Blue Mansion, a famous museum and hotel in Malaysia.

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