I went to Costa Rica for the first time. Here are 5 things I'm glad I packed — and 3 I wish I'd brought.

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An aerial shot of the rainforests and beaches in Costa Rica.
I had the time of my life in Costa Rica, but there were a few things I wish I'd packed.

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Russia's attack drones are flying higher and faster. A Ukrainian air defender says old machine guns aren't enough to kill them anymore.

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Ukrainian servicemen of the mobile anti-aircraft fire group of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade prepare anti-UAV machine guns on November 24, 2024 in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine.
Ukrainian mobile air defense units use truck-mounted machine guns to shoot down Russian drones.

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I've been to Royal Caribbean's private islands 3 times. It's no surprise the cruise line is taking nearly all its Caribbean sailings there.

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People inside the pool at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay
Cruisers love Royal Caribbean's private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the company is expanding its destination portfolio to send 90% of its Caribbean voyages to.

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I sailed alone on Norwegian's latest giant cruise ship and was surprised how easy it was as a solo traveler

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an empty bed in a single-person studio cabin on Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers.

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My family of 5 took an RV trip in New Zealand for a week. We saved money on groceries and free campsites and splurged on sightseeing.

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The author and her family in Queenstown standing on a balcony overlooking a body of water.
The author and her family spent over a week in New Zealand traveling in an RV.

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Move over, NYC — these cities are emerging as the new business travel hot spots

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Charlotte downtown
Charlotte, North Carolina, is a growing business hub.

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I moved in with my 81-year-old grandmother during college. It was exactly what I needed.

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The author (right) and her grandmother.

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Take over $70 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ during Amazons MDW sale

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14 of the most significant archaeological sites in the US

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Structures at Mesa Verde National Park.

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I moved from Los Angeles to Paris to live with my boyfriend at 46. The transition was harder than I imagined, but it was worth it.

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The author moved from Los Angeles to Paris.

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