I took an ultra-luxury river cruise with only 40 other passengers. I'm not sure how I'll ever sail with the masses again.

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The riverboat I sailed on with Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours could only hold 68 passengers.

Jill Schildhouse

I paid $400 for my family to take a Vespa tour of Rome. It was worth it, even if we just swung by all the major tourist attractions.

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I took my kids to Rome, and we did a Vespa tour.

Jamie Davis Smith

I moved to the UK to be with my husband but it ended in divorce. I could never move abroad for love again.

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I don't regret moving to the UK for my husband, even though the relationship didn't last.

Maja Proescholdt

I thought the viral blow-up travel pillows were ingenious. Then, I traveled with one on a 15-hour economy flight.

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The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.
The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.

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Insider Today: Protein pro tips

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Overnight oats, and a grilled cheese with soup.

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I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.

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Mass-market cruise lines Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival all target families.

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I take 'positioning' flights to save hundreds when I fly. This trick helps me get discounted business-class seats, too.

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I (not pictured) have flown so many times and positioning flights have helped me save money.

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I grew up in Nashville. Here are 7 things I wish tourists knew before they visited.

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I grew up in Nashville and know the city has so much to offer.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to visit Disney World around the holidays

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Crowds, high ticket prices, and costly add-ons all come with visiting Disney World at the end of the year.

Timothy Moore

The most popular pasta dish in every state, according to Yelp

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A plate of carbonara pasta in a restaurant setting.
More than a third of US restaurants have pasta dishes on their menus.

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