I brought my American family to Dubai for the first time. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before we went.

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Author and her family riding camels in Dubai
The Dubai pass gave us an affordable option to ride camels in the Arabian desert.

Jennifer Knowles

I spent 2 weeks in Italy. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought with me, and 2 I should've left at home.

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Chloe smiles over her shoulder while posing on a bridge.
I realized I should've packed more versatile clothing for my trip to Italy.

Chloe Caldwell

For the ultrawealthy, privacy is the ultimate travel status symbol

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Villa with a pool
Ultrawealthy travelers are skipping luxury hotels and opting for private villas with more seclusion and privacy.

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Meet Pavel Durov, the tech billionaire who founded Telegram

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Pavel Durov
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov.

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RANKED: The airlines least likely to delay or cancel your flight

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Delta and Alaska at gate.
Delta and Alaska are the best airlines in the US for punctuality.

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I visited the eerie abandoned Air Force base that inspired 'Stranger Things.' Take a look inside.

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an abandoned building camp hero
A building at Camp Hero.

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3 underrated destinations the ultrawealthy are visiting to avoid the crowds, according to a luxury travel planner

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Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy.
Italy's Puglia region is attracting luxury travelers trying to escape the crowds of Rome and Florence.

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Amtrak is booming: Why more Americans are taking its trains than ever before

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Amtrak has reported a record number of riders on its trains as well as record revenue.

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What it's like visiting the island of St. Barts — a beloved party spot for billionaires and their superyachts

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A view of Gustavia harbor in St. Barthelemy, French Antilles.
A view of Gustavia harbor in St. Barthelemy, French Antilles.

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I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family — here are 4 things that surprised me most about our trip

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Author Alesandra Dubin, her kids, husband smiling on canal boat in Amsterdam
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions.

Alesandra Dubin

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