I thought the viral blow-up travel pillows were ingenious. Then, I traveled with one on a 15-hour economy flight.

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The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.
The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.

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Insider Today: Protein pro tips

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Overnight oats, and a grilled cheese with soup.

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I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.

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Mass-market cruise lines Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival all target families.

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I take 'positioning' flights to save hundreds when I fly. This trick helps me get discounted business-class seats, too.

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I (not pictured) have flown so many times and positioning flights have helped me save money.

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I grew up in Nashville. Here are 7 things I wish tourists knew before they visited.

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I grew up in Nashville and know the city has so much to offer.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to visit Disney World around the holidays

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Crowds, high ticket prices, and costly add-ons all come with visiting Disney World at the end of the year.

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The most popular pasta dish in every state, according to Yelp

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More than a third of US restaurants have pasta dishes on their menus.

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We spent $400 a night at a luxury lodge in South Africa. Our all-inclusive stay included epic safari tours and much more.

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My husband and I stayed at the Black Rhino Game Lodge in South Africa.

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I visited 2 of America's wealth hubs: Scottsdale and Jackson Hole. One was ideal for vacation, while the other seemed better for living.

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Two images: Left: Mega mansions in the desert in Scottsdale with mountains in the background. Right: A wide view of a valley between two hills and a large mountains in the background
Scottsdale (L) and Jackson Hole (R) are wealthy enclaves in the American West.

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I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.

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On the left, Emily wearing a hat, sunglasses, a backpack, a tank top, and a smart watch, with mountains in the background. On the right, Emily staring out at the trees and mountains while wearing a pink jacket and a backpack with patches.
Over the past 10 years, I've traveled to all 63 US national parks.

Emily Hart

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