I'm an American who visited Dubai for the first time. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before I went.

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The writer wears a traditional abaya at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque; View of Dubai skyline
I learned quite a few things when I visited Dubai.

Rachel Dube

I spent over $2,000 to fly United Polaris, a 'reimagined' business class. It's only worth it for trips over 10 hours.

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United Polaris seats next to screen on United Polaris flight
I flew in United Polaris, a type of business class, for about eight hours.

Vicky Grogg

An interior decorator shares 8 mistakes you should never make in your summer home

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A beach home with a red-and-white-striped couch and chair in a living room with a yellow rug, a white chair, and white walls and a bookshelf
As an interior decorator, there are a few items I'd avoid putting in a summer home.

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After trying on shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap, I found the most expensive items weren't worth the splurge

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Ted wearing three different black polos. On the left, a polo from Old Navy. In the middle, a polo from Banana Republic with four buttons going down the top. On the right, a polo from Gap with two buttons going down the top.
I tried on similar shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.

Ted Berg

I've been to the 10 most-visited US national parks. The most popular ones weren't necessarily my favorites.

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Emily standing on a rock formation facing a viewpoint of greenery and a body of water as the sun sets at Acadia National Park.
I've been to all of the top 10 most-visited US national parks.

Emily Hart

I tried ice-cream bars from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. The winner had an extra ingredient that gave it an edge.

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I tried ice-cream bars from Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Costco.

Ted Berg

10 things airport passengers should stop wasting money on, according to a former flight attendant

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Airports can be pricey places to waste time in.

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I canceled my Netflix subscription 2 years ago. I loved it, but overhauling my TV habits changed my life for the better.

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My teens won't go to the Disney parks with me anymore. With a few compromises, we make everyone happy — and I save money.

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the peters family posing in the four seasons resort at disney world
We spent our Disney weekend hanging out at our resort and checking out good restaurants.

Terri Peters

I'm an introvert who hates crowds. Here's how I made my first cruise an enjoyable experience.

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Laurel poses near a mural of a cruise ship and a palm tree on a brick wall.
As an introvert, I was nervous about going on my first cruise.

Laurel Maxwell

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