We give our teenagers more experiences than gifts for Christmas. It brings us closer as a family.

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The author with her family on Christmas Eve together.
The author and her husband prefer to give their kids experiences instead of gifts for the holidays.

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I visited the 'Disney World' of truck stops for the sightseeing and food, but discovered a newfound respect for truckers

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World's largest truck stop
Iowa 80, in Walcott, Iowa is known as the world's largest truck stop.

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The tallest building in every state, ranked

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The huge 9/11 Memorial and WTC 1 form an impressive contrast in Lower Manhattan.
The Freedom Tower is the USA's tallest building.

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I toured the new Airbus plane that will replace American's one-of-a-kind A321T. See how the cabins compare.

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A selfie of the author on the A321XLR.
American's A321XLR is a chic and modern plane that I can't wait to fly on one day. But it has a few astericks.

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I've visited more than 40 countries, but there's only one city I'd choose to live in every time

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Aerial view of the village at Doi Luang Chiang Dao mountain in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand has some of the most wonderful places I have visited.

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I flew Breeze Airways for the first time. Bad reviews worried me, but my experience with the low-cost airline was flawless.

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The author flew Breeze Airways during the holidays without any issues.

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I've been to dozens of airport lounges worldwide. Here are the 5 things I never do in them.

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A woman wearing a backpack taking a selfie at an airport lounge.
I've visited many airport lounges over the years because I travel at least once a month.

Jill Robbins

Coordinating holidays with multiple divorced families is tough. At 72, I'm learning when to let go.

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Family around the table during holiday
The author organizes the family's celebration as the matriarch.

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I take solo trips despite being in a committed 3-year relationship. It's my secret to being a better partner.

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The author posing in a yellow rain jacket in Belgium.
I've been in a relationship for three years and still enjoy taking time to travel alone.

Catherine Work

I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

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The Amtrak NextGen Acela's business-class interior viewed from the back of the car
The author rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

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