I grew up in Southern California. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting, and the 2 you can skip.

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Chloe stands in front of a rainbow tower at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
As a Southern California local, I think some tourist attractions are worth the hype.

Chloe Caldwell

I've sailed on over 50 cruises. Here are 4 companies I'd absolutely book with again as someone without kids.

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megan posing with mickey and minnie on a disney cruise
I've been on cruises with several companies, including Disney.

Megan duBois

I'm an American who lived in Rome. These were the 6 most surprising things about grocery shopping in Italy.

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A display of fresh produce in an Italian grocery store.
When I lived in Italy, I was surprised by how different the grocery shopping experience was compared to the US.

Jenna Curcio

I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak last year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

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Kylie holds a bag on top of a suitcase on a train platform.
My travel bag is one of my favorite things I pack for train rides.

Kylie Stoltzfus

See inside the newest plane Avelo just bought. It will be one-of-a-kind in a US fleet — and it skips the middle seat.

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The E195-E2 profit hunter with blue bird livery.
Avelo purchased the E195-E2 to complement its fleet of Boeing 737s, and this plane won't have middle seats.

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I visited Salem during its busiest fall season. Despite my best intentions, I still felt like a bad tourist.

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My trip to Salem made me want to become a more respectful tourist.

Amanda Shammas

I love traveling with friends and family, but I need alone time on vacation. I created a rule that keeps everyone happy.

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The author posing at Lonja de la Seda.
I created the "50/50 Rule" to help me get alone time when I'm on vacation with others.

Nicole Benedettini

United just took subtle shots at its rivals Delta and American — over these two separate things

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The United Next cabin with a flight attendant in the aisle serving drinks.
The "United Next" cabin on a Boeing 737 Max 8 in full view.

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This hidden collection of lakeside villages an hour from Lake Como has all of the charm and none of the crowds

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Lake Lugano
Lugano is renowned for its waterfront position and a mild, sunny climate akin to the Mediterranean.

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I moved from the US to the UK 10 years ago. I've built a great life, but it's come with surprising challenges.

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The author posing with his son.
I'm an American who moved to the UK, and there are a few things I wish I'd known before leaving.

Andrew Samtoy

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