I just went to Las Vegas for the first time since I stopped drinking. It was a surprisingly sober-friendly destination.

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The author recently visited Las Vegas solo for the first time since she stopped drinking alcohol..

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Spirit axed flying to these 15 cities as it navigates a 2nd bankruptcy in less than a year

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Empty spirit airlines counter at Oakland airport.
Over a dozen cities are losing Spirit Airlines service as it struggles through a financial crisis.

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I paid $860 for a night in the cheapest room at the Versace Mansion and felt like the hotel's one-and-only guest

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Business Insider's reporter was a guest at Villa Casa Casuarina, also known as the Versace Mansion.

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I've visited all 50 states solo, but there's one region I keep coming back to in the fall

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Emily sits on the bank of a lake, with fall foliage in the background.
I think the Midwest is the best part of the US to visit in the fall.

Emily Hart

I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. The most luxurious perk wasn't even on the train.

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A first-class meal on Amtrak.
A first-class meal on Amtrak.

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I've spent my whole life exploring Connecticut's small towns. There's just one gem I make sure to visit every fall.

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Author Alexa Mellardo holding pumpkin on picnic bench in front of Silverman's Farm Market
Visiting Easton, Connecticut, in the fall makes me feel as though I'm stepping into a romantic comedy.

Alexa Mellardo

A woman moved her dog from New York to London on a cruise because it was cheaper and less stressful than flying

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Joyce Chan and her dog Charlie moved from New York to London on a cruise.

Joyce Chan

Take a look inside Dolly Parton's childhood home, a 2-room log cabin where she lived with her 11 siblings

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A replica of Dolly Parton's log cabin childhood home at Dollywood.
A replica of Dolly Parton's childhood home at Dollywood.

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6 mistakes you should never make on a cruise ship, according to etiquette experts

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Etiquette experts advise against making a few common mistakes on cruises.

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How the US government shutdown could impact your next flight

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Passenger in a grey hoodie waits at a TSA line.
Passengers can expect longer security lines as TSA agents work without pay and may potentially stay home during a shutdown.

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