I took my kids — all under 8 — to Epic Universe. Here are 5 things that made our visit a total success.

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Woman a Epic Universe
The author visited Super Nintendo World in Orlando.

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I thought it was normal to come home from vacation feeling worse. Then I changed how I travel.

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A woman wearing a yellow hat in Paros, Greece.
Maria Laposata and her husband took a year off to travel; she found two-week vacations difficult when they got back.

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I've been on over 20 cruises. These 5 unconventional tips make my vacations more enjoyable.

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Jill and her family taking a selfie on a cruise ship.
With over 20 cruises under my belt, I've picked up some unique tips for this form of travel.

Jill Robbins

I bought disposable cameras for an anniversary trip with my husband. Using them brought us closer together.

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The author and her husband in St. Augustine, FL.
The author admitted framing photos took some extra thought when using a disposable camera (as shown above), but the experience brought her and her husband closer together on a recent trip.

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Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix. These are 3 of the biggest takeaways from his leadership book.

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Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings is stepping down from Netflix's board in June.

Austin Hargrave

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should pack and 5 they shouldn't.

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woman in a sunbonnet relaxes on the top deck of a cruise ship during her vacation at sea
I (not pictured) have gotten very good at packing for cruises after working on many of them.

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I've been on over 25 cruises. There are 3 things I never bother packing.

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Author Jill Robbins smiling wiht family on cruise ship
After taking many cruises, I've streamlined my packing lists and strategies.

Jill Robbins

I started a side hustle while working at Yelp — then went all in on my business. I've made over $112,000 in revenue and feel so fulfilled.

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Joey Coffin was working at Yelp and running his brand as a side hustle before turning his company into his full-time gig.

Joey Coffin

When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

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The author enjoys a soak in a hot tub.
The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.

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My husband asked for a divorce. A few days later, we went on vacation together.

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Couples on benches in Cascais, Portugal portugal
We (not pictured) went on our romantic trip to Cascais even though our relationship status felt up in the air. Looking back, I'm glad.

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