I went on my first cruise — here are 15 things that surprised me about this type of travel

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The author on the largest cruise ship in the world
The reporter's first cruise was on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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My husband and I take separate solo vacations, and it makes our marriage stronger. We've learned to appreciate each other more.

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Alli Hill and her husband on different trips
The author (right) and her husband (left) took separate vacations.

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I've lived near Greenville, South Carolina, for over a decade. Here are 6 of the best things to do in and around the city.

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A wide-shot view of Greenville, South Carolina.
I've lived near Greenville, South Carolina, for over a decade, and I love exploring the city.

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I backpacked around Europe for 6 months. Here are the items I couldn't live without — and the ones I wish I'd left behind.

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Emily and her husband take a selfie on a cobblestone street lined with colorful shops.
I spent six months traveling Europe with two backpacks.

Emily Pogue

I traveled with my younger brother for the first time since childhood. It brought us closer as adults.

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Anna and her brother stand at the edge of a rooftop restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Last year, my brother and I traveled together for the first time as adults.

Anna Staropoli

I showed up to surf camp solo once and walked away with a community I keep coming back for

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Chloe Lee holding a surfboard
Lee has also surfed in Taiwan since she learnt the sport in Bali.

Chloe Lee

I didn't think Delta Comfort would be worth the upgrade. I was wrong.

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A set of Delta Comfort seats by a window
Business Insider's reporter upgraded to Delta Comfort for a flight from Fort Myers, Florida, to NYC.

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I'm a travel planner who's visited Disney World over 50 times. Here are 10 vacation mistakes I always see people make.

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kari becker at disney resort wearing minnie ears
I go to the Disney parks all the time.

Kari Becker

I spent 9 days touring Sicily. There are 4 things I'll do differently next time I visit.

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The author posing in Taormina.
I went to Sicily for the first time last year, and I'd do a few things differently on my next visit to make my trip even better.

Kristine Solomon

We own a bed and breakfast. Starting our business and embracing our 'grandma jobs' before turning 40 was the best thing we ever did.

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Kathryn and Kristen Groom sit on the steps of The Rose Manor.
We opened a bed and breakfast before turning 40, and it was the best decision we ever made.

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