I was born and raised in Mexico. These 5 mistakes stop tourists from fully enjoying my country.

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An aerial view of Mexico City.
Mistakes, like not trying local food or not visiting museums, prevent tourists from fully enjoying Mexico.

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I met my husband buying salmon one night after work. We've been together for 12 years.

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Kat Milner's first date with her now-husband lasted over seven hours.

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I stayed at a Ritz-Carlton resort for the first time during a trip to Naples, Florida, and 7 things surprised me

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The exterior of the Ritz-Carlton Tiburón with palm trees and trimmed bushes in front
The author stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón in Naples, Florida.

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I visited Japan for a week. From missed experiences to money mistakes, I should've done these 6 things differently.

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Yokohama
Economy reporter Noah Sheidlower visited Yokohama and Tokyo.

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We upgraded to Delta One on our 10-hour flight. The trip was so good I didn't want it to end — and I don't like flying.

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Author Mar Yvette smiling, lying down on a plane seat with arms crossed over her head
My husband and I upgraded to Delta One, the airline's international business class, on a long flight. It was the best decision we're willing to make again.

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I founded Bala after a burnout recovery trip — but burned out again. Here's how I cope now.

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I spent Christmas and New Year's Eve on a cruise with a few family members. I doubt I'd ever do it again.

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Author Erin Yarnall smiling on a cruise in front of a glacier
One year, I spent the holidays sailing past Antarctica on a 22-day cruise with a few of my family members.

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I've visited all 50 states. There are 7 cozy cities I always tell people to visit during the winter months.

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Emily stands in the middle of a street lined with shops in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah, is one of my favorite US cities to visit in the winter.

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I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It's not for me, but I can see why cruise-goers love it.

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Business Insider's reporter went to Perfect Day at CocoCay on her first cruise with Royal Caribbean.

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I explored the ruins of an abandoned zoo on the coast of Florida, and it was completely overrun by nature

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The author in front of an abandoned zoo enclosure (L) and another abandoned structure in the Crandon Park Zoo's ruins.
The author in front of an abandoned zoo enclosure (L) and another abandoned structure in the Crandon Park Zoo's ruins in Florida.

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