I've been skiing and snowboarding for decades. I beat the crowds at these Northeastern resorts instead of flying out West.

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empty chairlift going up plattekill mountain in new york
There are bigger mountains out West, but New England has some quaint places to ski.

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My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.

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Woman backpacking in Europe
The author (not pictured) says she'd let her daughter go backpacking solo again in a heart beat.

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I spent $170 on 4 failed tours to see the northern lights and then finally saw them while waiting at a bus stop

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The Northern Lights over Kirkjufell mountain as someone with a tripod takes a photo of it
Many people travel just to get a chance to see the northern lights.

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Some wealthy travelers are replacing their hot summer trips with 'coolcations'

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A growing number of wealthy travelers are going on summer "coolcations," vacations to cooler-weathered destinations like Scandinavia.

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I took a 13-hour flight from the US to New Zealand. Here are 11 small things I did to help make the trip easier.

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The author in her business-class seat on an Air New Zealand long-haul flight.
The author in her business-class seat on an Air New Zealand long-haul flight.

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I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with a full bathroom.

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Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.
Business Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.

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I worked as a tour guide in Paris. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I saw tourists make.

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The view of the Eiffel Tower through buildings in Paris.
As a tour guide in Paris, I saw many tourists make the same mistakes over and over.

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A traveler who's been to 35 national parks shares her favorite 5 for fall leaf-peeping

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Alexandra Blodgett in Maroon Bells, Colorado.
Alexandra Blodgett has been to 35 national parks in the US. Here, she's pictured at Maroon Bells in Colorado.

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You can now get an automatic refund if your flight is delayed or canceled

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I flew across the country to spend 48 hours in Las Vegas. Here are 4 things that were worth it and 4 that weren't.

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I went on a quick weekend trip to Las Vegas.

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