I'm a travel planner who's been on over 25 cruises. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see cruisers make.

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Author posing on cruise, cruise ship
I've planned and been on many cruises over the years, and some people make the same mistakes.

Jennifer Greene

We took our kids to fancy resorts in Bali, but we were all happier once we moved to a cheaper accommodation with less frills

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Green rice fields in Ubud surrounded by palm trees
One of our favorite accommodations was located in Ubud.

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My girlfriend and I spent 12 days in Morocco at 5-star hotels. The trip was worth thousands, but I only spent $250 out of pocket.

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beautiful manicured grounds at a hilton resort in morocco
We had an incredible time staying in luxurious hotels in Morocco.

Reggie Lamptey

My mother-in-law and I went on our first trip together. We needed it more than we realized.

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The author and her mother-in-law enjoyed Dolly's Stampede dinner show while on vacation together in Branson.

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I'm a VP of product who uses my vacations to test if I've hired the right people

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Gopal Shenoy
When he's away on vacation, Gopal Shenoy, a VP of product at Wiser Solutions, looks at how his team operates in his absence to assess whether he's hired the right people for the job.

Gopal Shenoy

I've taken solo trips to 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

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Nicole Jones standing in front of clear blue lake and mountains behind her
I've invested in several items, like a water filter and a satellite device, to keep me safe during my travels.

Nicole Jordan

My kids finally convinced me to go on a cruise. The typical megaships aren't for me, but I found a way better alternative.

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jamie's kids on an expedition cruise in iceland
My kids loved all the activities on our expedition cruise to Iceland.

Jamie Davis Smith

My family spent Hurricane Milton at Disney. We weren't allowed to leave our hotel rooms at night, but meals were discounted.

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A selfie of a family of 5 taken at Disney World in front of the Magical Kingdom.
Sandra Guadarrama-Baumunk enjoyed time at Disney with her family before the park was shut down by Hurricane Milton.

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My husband and I just took our first kid-free vacation. It helped me realize how much he's changed since becoming a father.

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Katrina Donham and her husband smiling and looking at the camera while walking on the High Line in New York City.
Katrina Donham and her husband visited the High Line on a trip to New York City without the kids.

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After spending 25 days in Italy, here are 10 things I recommend to every tourist who visits

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Selfie of the author wearing a yellow striped shirt and his husband in a gray shirt with houses in Florence, Italy, in background
My husband and I loved exploring Italy.

Timothy Moore

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