My family went to Rome during the peak summer season. Our trip would've been better if we knew these 5 things before we left.

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Author Alesandra Dubin and her family at the Colosseum in Rome
I visited Rome during the high season, and a few things could've improved our trip.

Alesandra Dubin

My family stayed at the cheapest Four Seasons in the US — it still felt incredibly luxurious

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Four Seasons Scottsdale Exterior
Little noise and light pollution make the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North — including the panoramic deck off the lobby — the perfect spot to escape.

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One of the world's top airlines is ending its cabin services early to safeguard against rising turbulence

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An Airbus A380 operated by Korean Air taxis on the tarmac at Vaclav Havel airport on March 14, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic.
A Korean Air Airbus A380.

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I'm an American mom living in Germany. There's less variety to choose from at the grocery store and they all close on Sunday.

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Father with two toddler kids shopping organic food
The author says in Germany there's not as much variety as there is in the US when it comes to groceries.

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26 vintage photos of music festivals that will make you want to go back in time

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Hippies Bardney Pop Festival
Hippies at the Bardney Pop Festival, in June of 1972.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to visit Niagara Falls in Canada

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side-by-side photos show the expectation and reality of visiting Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a popular attraction that BI's reporter found to be less glamorous than it appears on social media and in ads.

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My family stayed in a luxurious $827-a-night villa at Disney World. We walked to the parks and saved money with some key perks.

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megan posing for a photo in front of dianey's boardwalk inn
I stayed at the BoardWalk Inn at Disney World.

Megan duBois

I sailed on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship and was blown away by all the perks you get for $650 a day

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empty pool deck of Silversea's Silver Ray
See all the amenities cruisers get on ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea's new 728-guest Silver Ray ship, from caviar room service to glass elevators with sweeping views of the ocean.

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My first cruise was a 7-day disappointment. Even worse, it left me feeling sick long after touching dry land.

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Author Brittany VanDerBill taking a selfie on a cruise next to her holding a drink in front of a rainy view
I feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon.

Brittany VanDerBill

I've tried over 100 restaurants in Chicago, from dives to Michelin-starred spots. Here are 11 that are worth visiting.

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caviar plated on a big sunflower bowl at a restaurant
I've enjoyed a mix of fine dining and little-known eats.

Latifah Al-Hazza

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