I'm a former cruise director. Here are 9 big mistakes I see first-time passengers make.

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Christine Kesteloo and her husband live on a cruise ship most of the year.

Christine Kesteloo

I used to be afraid to dine alone. Now I love it.

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The author used to be afraid of dining alone in public.

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I moved 3 hours away from where I grew up in Miami. After 15 years, I still love living within driving distance of home.

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Author Ashley Archambault smiling in Miami with chickens nearby
Though Miami hasn't been my official home for over a decade, I plan to continue going back for visits.

Ashley Archambault

I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

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The author traveled in first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen train.

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to under $200 at Amazon — act fast to save

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SAVE OVER $40: As of Jan.

Anker unveils a new lineup of chargers, docks and accessories at CES 2026

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Anker dove into CES 2026 with a slew of announcements that bring new chargers and accessories under its umbrella. The new accessories include improved visual interfaces, faster Qi2 wireless charging and “upgraded ecosystems” that support the latest iPhones. Some of the latest devices are even available to buy right now.

Get the Keurig K-Express for $69.99 at Amazon for a limited time

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SAVE 36%: As of Jan.

I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A composite image of a four-pack of Touchland hand sanitizers on display at Costco, and a hand holding a two-pack of premade pizzas.
As a longtime employee, I think the Touchland hand sanitizers and Tutti Bella pizzas are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

Best of CES 2026 awards announced: See all the winners and nominees

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The logo for the Best of CES awards.

CES turns Las Vegas into the epicenter of the tech world every January, bringing together industry giants and scrappy startups alike to debut the ideas that will shape the year ahead.

Keep your tech powered up $15 off this Anker Nano Charger

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SAVE $15: As of Jan.

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