I've been to more than 35 all-inclusive resorts. Here are 10 mistakes I always see first-timers make.

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The author in an orange dress, standing by a pool and sipping an Aperol spritz.
I've been to several all-inclusive resorts around the globe and have seen a lot of people make the same few mistakes.

Kelly Magyarics

I tried 2 viral products meant to make long-haul flights more comfortable. I'd only pack one again.

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The author in economy on a long-haul flight.
The author in economy on a long-haul flight.

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Spirit executive blames other airlines for a 'manufactured' pilot shortage and says some want the carrier out of business

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Spirit chief commercial officer Matthew Klein speaking at the Wednesday Senate hearing.
Spirit executive said other airlines are "gunning" for Spirit and want it "out of business."

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A new wrinkle in Boeing's 737 Max crash drama

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A blue and white Boeing 737 Max airplane on display.
Two of Boeing's 737 Max jets crashed in 2018 and 2019, killing 346 people.

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Disneyland brings back SoCal ticket tier to lure locals

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The Sleeping Beauty castle at Disneyland.
Disneyland is again offering special pricing for Southern California residents.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are my 4 favorite destinations to escape the winter cold.

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An aerial view of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia.
If you'd rather look at greenery than snow in the winter, Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, is a great place to visit.

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I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

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A woman stands with luggage watching the sunset at an airport window while a plane lands.
I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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I left teaching to go back to school and learn to launch satellites. It was the right move even though it didn't make me significantly happier.

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Katie K in a long white overcoat and plastic net over her hair
My family fully supported my decision to leave teaching but didn't like how sad I was to no longer work with children.

Katie K

I visited Scottsdale for the first time in the spring. I made 3 mistakes that I'm still thinking about months later.

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The author in a cowboy hat and sunglasses stands smiling in front of cacti and an adobe building in Scottsdale
Business Insider's reporter visited Scottsdale, Arizona, in the spring and made a few mistakes.

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We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.

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A family poses in front of the mountains in New Zeland.
The Chia family relocated to New Zealand so they could spend more time with their daughter.

Brandon Chia/ @chiaseed.nz

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