I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and always tell tourists to visit these 7 spots

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A pathway to the beach surrounded by dune grass and palm trees at sunset.
In my opinion, Key West is one of the best places to visit in Florida.

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I ate lunch at Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen. The prices were similar, but the value wasn't even close.

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Amanda holding up a plate with a burger and fries.
I compared somewhat similar meals from Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen to see which felt like a better value.

Amanda Shammas

Growing up, I struggled to understand my younger sister's carefree attitude. Now, I can admit she was onto something.

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The author, right, and her sister posing. The author is wearing college graduation regalia.
My younger sister is helping me be more present and calm as an adult.

Emily Bruck

My stay at a luxury villa in Orlando was a wildly good value. I had a private pool and easy access to Disney World.

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Author Simone Paget wearing sunglasses, standing in front of villa entrance
I felt I got more bang for my buck staying at a Villatel Orlando Resort villa than if I'd stayed at a basic hotel.

Simone Paget

The best advice I ever got about work-life balance came from a past boyfriend's mom. It's shaped my life for 2 decades.

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Ashley Archambault and her son
The author (right) homeschooled her son (left).

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I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Drinking culture and work-life balance feel so different on the West Coast.

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The skyline of downtown Los Angeles with palm trees in the foreground.
I've noticed some big cultural differences since moving from New York City to Los Angeles one year ago.

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My grandma looked fabulous well into her 80s. She taught me how important it is to be a little selfish.

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Woman with gray hair, flowy dress facing away from camera in courtyard
I remember my grandmother (not pictured) as always looking polished and taking good care of herself.

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I grew up in Southern California. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting, and the 2 you can skip.

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Chloe stands in front of a rainbow tower at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
As a Southern California local, I think some tourist attractions are worth the hype.

Chloe Caldwell

I've sailed on over 50 cruises. Here are 4 companies I'd absolutely book with again as someone without kids.

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megan posing with mickey and minnie on a disney cruise
I've been on cruises with several companies, including Disney.

Megan duBois

I'm an American who lived in Rome. These were the 6 most surprising things about grocery shopping in Italy.

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A display of fresh produce in an Italian grocery store.
When I lived in Italy, I was surprised by how different the grocery shopping experience was compared to the US.

Jenna Curcio

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