Hotel employees share the 7 red flags to look for when checking into a hotel

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Not all hotels are created equally.

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Many Americans say they won't give up travel in tough economic times. Here's how they're saving on road trips.

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Many Americans are road tripping with savings in mind, according to an expert an Experian.

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It's no wonder Taco Bell is winning the fast-food wars. Just look at how they treat their biggest fans.

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Taco Bell recently hosted a luxury getaway in San Diego for its superfans.

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The top countries US retirees are flocking to

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Many Americans are still retiring in Italy.

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I've spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders.

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I've been on many Amtrak rides. I'm a travel writer who's found ways to make long-haul train rides more enjoyable and comfortable.

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I spent $6,000 taking my family to Disney for 2 nights. A Costco deal helped us cut costs, but we'd book differently next time.

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Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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My toddler and I go to Bali every year for 3 months. I've learned so much and feel less judged than in the US.

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The author visited Bali for the first time when her daughter was 18 months old.

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A quant California downtown is on sale for $6.6 million, but the seller is looking for a specific kind of buyer

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John Ray is selling downtown Campo for $6.6 million through the commercial real estate company, Top Gun.

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The billionaire's social calendar: The must-attend events for the world's wealthiest business icons

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Billionaires follow a pretty consistent schedule, flying their private jets en masse from Davos in January and Sun Valley in July, stopping in Monaco and St. Barts on their superyachts in between.

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I spend most of the year traveling, and there's one thing I always try to do on the first day of a trip

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I've done food tours everywhere, from Savannah, Georgia, to Iceland.

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