The 'aspirational' luxury shopper is suffering, but don't expect any deals

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LVMH needs sales from "aspirational" customers, but offering major discounts to keep them would spell trouble for the company.

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I compared the best business-class trains I've ever taken in Canada and Italy, and my favorite cost half the price

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Insider's reporter upgraded to business class on train rides thorough Canada (L) and Italy (R) to see which was better.
Insider's reporter upgraded to business class on train rides in Canada (L) and Italy (R) to see which she liked better.

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A week in Hawaii on vacation with my toddler cost $4,500, and she'll never remember it. Here's why I'm glad we went anyway.

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The author and her daughter in Hawaii.

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I stayed in 5-star luxury hotels around the world for the first time and 10 things surprised me, from welcome gifts to pillow menus

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Insider's reporter stayed in four luxury hotels for the first time and was surprised by the complimentary toiletries, tiny ketchup bottles, and a pillow menu.
Insider's reporter stayed in four luxury hotels for the first time and was surprised by free designer toiletries and a pillow menu.

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I've sailed on every major cruise line but the entertainment on adults-only Virgin Voyages blew me away, from drag disco to a sex therapy show

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The author aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.

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