I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.

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A view of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro showcasing a mosaic of sidewalk and mountain Dois Irmao in the background.
Some destinations lend themselves better to romance than others.

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I took my 86-year-old mom on a river cruise. The smaller ship and bingo nights were perfect for her.

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Two women enjoy the sun while wearing their hats

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I took a 6-day road trip with 4 teenagers. We spent over $5,000, and I learned to feed everyone before they were hungry.

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The author took her three kids and one boyfriend on a family road trip.

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A Swiss town borders 2 other countries, making it the ideal base for exploring. Here's what 6 days in Basel were like.

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The banks of the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.
The banks of the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.

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A British tourist and an American find the best barbecue in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

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"Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella travel across the Dallas-Fort Worth area to find the best barbecue in the city. They'll be visiting four locations in two days to see what the city has to offer. This is "Food Tours."

Fancy hotels and dinners aren't enough for wealthy travelers anymore — now some want to feel like celebrities with security and motorcades

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Ultra-luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles' founder said most of its clients are requesting celebrity-like services like motorcades and security despite not being recognizable celebrities.

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I travel often with my 5 kids, and it's rarely easy. A scheduling mistake on a trip to Canada almost broke us.

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The author's family made a big travel mistake.

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I spent a total of 10 weeks quiet vacationing all over the world without my boss finding out. Here's how I did it.

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Tobi Oluwole spent a total of 10 months quiet vacationing from his sales manager job while only officially submitting three months of vacation time.

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I was struggling to figure out what I wanted in life. Going on my first cruise helped.

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Laura Gio Carroll went on her first cruise to celebrate her 40th birthday and rethink her career.

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This travel concierge's clients are worth at least $100 million. Here's how they do Las Vegas differently — from where to stay to where to eat.

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Las Vegas in February 2023.
Ultra-luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles' clients have an average starting net worth of about $100 million. Las Vegas has become a once-a-year trip for some of its clients.

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