I thought Venice felt too overwhelming and crowded in the summer, so I visited in the winter and had a way better trip

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Christina and her husband pose in front of a canal in Venice that's lined with colorful buildings.
I visited Venice in the winter and had a great time.

Christina Khalil

30 delicious comfort foods from around the world

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From French onion soup to a hearty helping of spaghetti carbonara, here are feel-good foods from around the world you'll want to try in your lifetime.

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I've been to all 63 major national parks. These are the 8 I recommend visiting in the winter.

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Emily sits on a wall overlooking turquoise water and islands.
I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter.

Emily Hart

Stylists reveal 5 sneaker trends that are in for 2026 — and 4 that are out

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Professional stylists shared which sneaker trends will be in and out in the new year.

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I didn't realize how strange my Christmas traditions were until I married an American

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Author Ash Jurberg and wife smiling in front of lit-up tree at night
As an Australian, I never realized how weird our Christmas traditions could feel until I married an American and celebrated in the US.

Ash Jurberg

5 of the best scents to wear this winter, according to professional perfumers

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A perfume bottle amid snow, pine cones, and tangerines.
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I went to see the hype about Aritzia's Super Puff for myself. I left with a $300 coat.

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Jordan Hart posing
The modern taupe liquid shine Super Puff was available in an extra-large.

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I tried to do all my Christmas shopping at Costco in one trip. Here are the 12 best gifts and deals I found.

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Author Terri Peters smiling in front of a Costco
Recently, I found some impressively affordable gifts and hosting finds for my family at Costco.

Terri Peters

I did my holiday shopping at Walmart and Target. One retailer left me feeling more festive and impressed.

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Composite of photos of Terri Peters taking a selfie outside of target next to her taking a selfie outside of Walmart
I didn't see a huge difference in pricing between most items on my list at Walmart and Target, but there's one store I'd rather shop for gifts at.

Terri Peters

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.

Erin Yarnall

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