My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author poses with her family while visiting Mount Titlis in Switzerland.
The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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I frequently visit Las Vegas between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's one of the best times to experience The Strip.

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Author Jill Schildhouse posing in front of carousel horse at Bellagio holiday display
I'm always excited to see how Las Vegas finds new ways to dazzle and delight me in December.

Jill Schildhouse

We drove cross-country, and these were the 16 coolest places we stopped along the way, plus 3 spots we'd skip next time

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A man, woman, and a dog in a car.
We drove a total of 6,036 miles cross-country from New York to my hometown of San Diego and back during the pandemic

Michelle Gross

We skipped the crowds of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Instead, we had the best vacation in a small town on Florida's coast.

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Nearly empty street of shops at Rosemary Beach
Downtown shopping

Morgan Flaherty

No REAL ID? That'll cost you $45 under a new TSA rule

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TSA agent holding a real ID.
The TSA wants to charge flyers who don't have acceptable ID $18 to use biometric kiosks to verify their identity.

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I'm a New Yorker who went to Naples, Florida, for the first time, and 6 things surprised me

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A body of water with palm trees and mansions surrounding it
The author spent two nights in Naples, Florida, for the first time.

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I'm a New Yorker who went to Canada for the first time. I found 9 things so impressive that I'm certain I'll be back.

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Two photos of the author in Canada
The reporter went to Quebec and Niagara Falls during her first trip to Canada in 2022.

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I upgraded to United's Premium Plus on a long flight. Most perks were useless to me, but I'd happily do it again.

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Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling on plane
I enjoyed flying in United's Premium Plus for a long-haul flight across time zones, even though I couldn't use a lot of the upgrade's perks.

Jamie Davis Smith

I paid $1,963 for a 43-hour Amtrak train to avoid Thanksgiving travel chaos. It felt like stepping back in time.

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A selfie from the train.
I worked from our sleeper car and the community observation car during the 43-hour train ride.

Kelsey Vlamis

Hilton's CEO says problem-solving — not perfect service — keeps guests coming back

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Christopher Nassetta speaks at an event in Las Vegas.
Christopher Nassetta said solving problems for guests is the key to customer loyalty.

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