I'm an American who's lived in Italy for 10 years. Most tourists ruin their summer trips by making these 8 mistakes.

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Molly poses for a photo inside The Colosseum in Rome.
As a local, I know there are some things you should never do when visiting Italy in the summer.

Molly Fitzpatrick

See what life was like in America's small towns a century ago

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Hermosa, South Dakota, 1927.
Hermosa, South Dakota, 1927.

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I spent $900 for a night at Miami Beach's Fontainebleau. The luxury stay was worth the price tag.

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I stayed one night at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, and now I understand why it's so iconic.
I stayed one night at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, and now I understand why it's so iconic.

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I swore by booking 'guarantee' cabins to save money on cruises. After a few nightmare experiences, I'd never do it again.

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Allie Hubers and husband on balcony on Serenade Alaska cruise
I spent years swearing by "guarantee" cabins to save money on cruises. After dozens of sailings, my luck began to run out.

Allie Hubers

A top Booking.com exec shares his go-to AI prompt

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Booking.com chief business officer James Waters wears a light blue button-up shirt and leans on a rooftop railing with a blurred city backdrop.
Booking.com chief business officer James Waters.

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I left Google and spent a year traveling. 6 months on a Thai island led me to a career I never expected.

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A woman painting on an island in Thailand.
Sara Wilczynska took a yearlong career break and discovered watercolor while traveling in Thailand, setting her on the path to a new career.

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20 photos show how summer vacation in the US has changed over the last 100 years

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12th August 1933: Campers listen to some banjo music on the upper reaches of the River Thames.
We're just not whipping out the banjo like we used to.

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I took my toddler and 3-month-old on a work trip. It was exactly as chaotic as you'd imagine — but I'd do it again.

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Woman chasing after toddler in Palm Springs
Taking my family (not pictured) with me on a work trip was a bit stressful, but I'm glad I did it.

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I travel often with my 2 teens. Here are the 7 tricks that make it enjoyable.

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Teen in a cave in Mexico
The author shares her seven tips for traveling with teens.

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I've flown in long-haul economy on a dozen airlines. These are 3 I'd recommend to anyone, and one I wouldn't book again.

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Two visitors take a selfie in a landscaped park with the Petronas Twin Towers skyline in Malaysia behind them.
I travel often with my partner, like this trip to Malaysia, and I've tested a dozen different major airlines to find the best ones for long-haul travel in economy class.

Catherine Work

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