I'm an Arizona native. I always see first-timers make these 8 mistakes at the Grand Canyon.

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The author (not pictured) has visited the Grand Canyon many times.

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25 of the most unique gardens around the world

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Torre Guinigi in Italy.

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I tried to spend as little as possible on Carnival's newest cruise ship. I recommend shelling out for better food and more fun.

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I snubbed all upcharges on the new Carnival Firenze except for WiFi. I wouldn't recommend it.

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I quit teaching to become a luxury-travel advisor. Since making the transition, I've learned a lot and grown professionally.

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Kaylee Stith is a former teacher who decided last spring to pursue luxury-travel advising.

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Monaco is the world's most expensive place to rent. A monthly budget of $30K will get you a 1,200-square-foot apartment.

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Monaco offers tax benefits, low crime rates, and good weather.

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Disney World is making it more expensive to skip the lines

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A view of Main Street at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

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Luxury air travel is on the rise. Experts say you don't have to be rich to experience it.

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Flying private doesn't have to break the bank.

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The 10 best states for summer road trips, ranked

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Summer is the perfect time for a road trip.

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I visited the first-ever Delta One Lounge, complete with a mini spa, terrace, and full restaurant. It's as bougie as I expected.

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The Delta One Lounge was extremely bougie, but I expect nothing less from the airline hard focused on being the US' most premium option.

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I'm an American mom living in the UK. When my kids visited the US they were shocked at how 'big the food' is and how every drink is mostly ice.

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The author's kids were surprised at how big food in the US is.

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