I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.

Emily Hart

I'm a travel planner who's been on over 25 cruises. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see cruisers make.

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I've planned and been on many cruises over the years, and some people make the same mistakes.

Jennifer Greene

I'm moving my family from Florida to Connecticut. I was blown away by the differences in schools and safety.

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Ellie Doyle and her family are moving to Connecticut from Florida.

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As a New York City local, there are 5 things I wish tourists would stop doing when they visit

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Empty crosswalk in New York City
I've seen tourists make a lot of the same mistakes when they visit New York City.

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I rode in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.

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Business Insider's reporter took the Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver to Seattle.

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I stayed in the exclusive VIP area of Norwegian's new cruise ship: Here's what $5,150 gets you

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people at the Haven's outdoor pool deck on Norwegian Aqua
The Haven's lounge is exclusive to the highest-paying guests on board Norwegian Aqua.

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Take a look at United's huge Polaris Studio suites with 27-inch screens coming to its Boeing Dreamliners

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Two passengers can fit in one Polaris Studio.

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I thought my only choice was to grow up, get a job, and start a family. Instead, I moved to Thailand.

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A woman sitting in a Thai cafe with bamboo on the walls. She has a coconut with a straw on the table in front of her.
Martina Smidova quit her job and moved to Koh Samui, Thailand, in search of a slower and more meaningful life.

Amanda Goh

I went to Costa Rica for the first time. Here are 5 things I'm glad I packed — and 3 I wish I'd brought.

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An aerial shot of the rainforests and beaches in Costa Rica.
I had the time of my life in Costa Rica, but there were a few things I wish I'd packed.

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I've been to Royal Caribbean's private islands 3 times. It's no surprise the cruise line is taking nearly all its Caribbean sailings there.

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People inside the pool at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay
Cruisers love Royal Caribbean's private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the company is expanding its destination portfolio to send 90% of its Caribbean voyages to.

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