I spent 50 days on the same Celebrity cruise ship in 5 different rooms. Here's how they compare, and which is the best value.

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Author Tammy Barr and husband smiling in front of Celebrity cruise ship from parking lot
I was a passenger on the same Celebrity ship for six straight cruises, so I was able to experience a variety of room types across three different classes.

Tammy Barr

I proposed to my fiancée twice. The second yes felt even better than the first.

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Man proposing to woman in park in NYC
I proposed to my fiancée twice because the first time wasn't perfect. She said yes both times I asked her to marry me, and I have no regrets.

Jamie Evan Bichelman

My grandparents have been married for 54 years. Their relationship has taught me 3 lessons about love I plan to follow.

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The author and her grandparents posing together at Yosemite.
I've learned a lot about relationships from watching my grandparents' marriage.

Sierra Newell

I'm a frequent Amtrak passenger and have traveled in business class and coach. The best seat isn't where you'd expect.

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People sitting in booth-style seats on an Amtrak train.
When available, I always sit in the café car on Amtrak trains.

Andrea McHugh

I went to the Italian Alps for the Winter Olympics. Here are 6 things that surprised me most about the experience.

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Agnes and her husband pose in front of the ski jumps at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
I attended the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno and encountered lots of surprises along the way.

Agnes Groonwald

We're full-time travelers in our 50s who've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes we've made.

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The author and her husband posing in Paris at night with the Eiffel Tower sparkling in the background.
My husband and I have made some mistakes since we started traveling full-time.

Shelly Peterson

For our third date, we spent 12 hours hiking. It was way better than dinner, and we're still together 2 years later.

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Man and woman in desert area on hike
Our third date involved a wild, 12-hour hike. It helped us connect on a deeper level and test our compatibility.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I lived abroad by myself when I was 22. I wish I'd waited until I was older.

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The writer posing in front of a building and tiled floor in Morocco.
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Syeda Khaula Saad

I visited 3 national parks in one long weekend with my best friend. I don't regret it, but I'd never do it again.

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The writer and her friend standing in front of mountains at Sequoia National Park.
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Alexis Telyczka

We left New York City for the Connecticut suburbs. Our family gained way more than square footage, but it cost us a lot.

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Aerial view of houses in fall in New England
Although moving from New York City to Connecticut's suburbs has come with drawbacks, it's also brought several benefits.

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