My college kids went back to school, so I went on a cruise alone. It was awkward at first, but I loved my alone time.

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The author loved going on a cruise without her family.

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We celebrated our anniversary on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, a 10,000-person cruise ship. It was surprisingly romantic.

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The author and her husband went on a mega-ship to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

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Travel chaos as 'cyberattack' disrupts European airports, including London's Heathrow

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A British Airways A380 takes off from London Heathrow Airport.

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Visiting my family in Guam means 24 hours of flights and layovers. Here's how I make the trip bearable.

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Business Insider's report spent 24 hours on a three-leg journey from Guam to NYC.

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The Amex Platinum Card's $200 annual fee increase is steep — but not as divisive as Chase Sapphire Reserve's

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Amex's Platinum card just raised its fee and added new perks.

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I'm an American who spent 6 months living in Europe. Here are 5 lifestyle changes I'll be taking back with me to the US.

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After spending six months in Europe, I'll be incorporating some lifestyle changes at home.

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I took a one-night solo trip to a different country. It taught me how to transform discomfort into confidence.

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I took a one-night solo trip to a different country, and it transformed my confidence and independence.

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I've been to 27 Greek islands. There are 3 I'd return to in a heartbeat — and 2 I'd leave off my itinerary next time.

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After traveling to 27 Greek islands, there are some I'd visit again and others I'd skip next time.

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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

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Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.

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I planned an action-packed family vacation so good that it got my teens off their phones. We're never going back to basic trips.

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