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A travel planner shares the 10 biggest mistakes people make while booking all-inclusive vacations
The luxury trips can be complex to book, so it's easy to get tripped up if you're new to them. And …
Kari Becker
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I've worked on cruise ships for years. I always see passengers make these 13 mistakes.
I've worked on ships for over six years. Here are mistakes passengers make on cruises, from only ea…
Erica DePascale
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I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.
I've been to 20 islands in the Caribbean. During my trips, I've seen guests make mistakes like not …
Mariette Williams
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I fly twice a month for work. Here are 5 mistakes all travelers should avoid making.
I travel twice a month for work and have many mistakes along the way. Now I always screenshot my bo…
Bernadette Rankin
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What you should do if a fellow passenger on a plane insists you switch seats, according to travel experts
There's a heated discussion on social media about when and when not to switch seats with fellow pas…
Lindsay Dodgson
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I've traveled over 10,000 miles on the open road — after technology failed me, I'll never make these 3 mistakes again
After driving 10,000 miles around the US over the past few years, I've made travel mistakes and lea…
Sheryl Stillman
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I've traveled to 9 out of 10 countries in Southeast Asia. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I made along the way.
In total, there are 10 countries in Southeast Asia, and I've traveled to nine of them — Singapore, …
Marielle Descalsota
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A Gen Zer who spends $180,000 designing luxury vans shares the biggest mistake people make converting them
Luxury van life is on the rise, according to Lucas Ravizza, a van builder who creates custom motorh…
Mikhaila Friel
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I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are the 7 mistakes tourists should avoid making while visiting.
Many travelers visit the Amalfi Coast on a day trip, only visit the most popular towns, and forget …
Laura Thayer
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I traveled 35 hours and halfway across the world to meet an online friend. I'm so glad I did it.
I traveled half around the world before I could meet my friend in person. It felt like a blind date…
Ash Jurberg
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Meet the heavy metal-drumming CEO bringing back cheap transatlantic travel, and learning from the mistakes of his airline's failed predecessors
Birgir Jónsson is the CEO of Icelandic budget airline Play. He told BI how Iceland's geography lend…
Pete Syme
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I was born and raised in Scotland. Here are the 7 biggest mistakes I see Americans make when they travel here.
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Mikhaila Friel
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I traveled to 4 European countries via train, and I made 3 major mistakes along the way
The author's train journey began in Zurich and would end in Rome, with stops in Freiburg im Breisga…
Marielle Descalsota
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3 mistakes couples make when planning their honeymoons
You might be tempted to pack your honeymoon with nonstop activities, but an expert said building do…
Samantha Grindell
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A big mistake at my first all-inclusive changed how I'll plan resort trips in the future
Business Insider's author regrets losing precious time exploring her first all-inclusive resort aft…
Monica Humphries
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I've been to 35 all-inclusive resorts. Here are 10 mistakes I always see first-timers make.
I've been to all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, the Maldives, and more. During my stay…
Kelly Magyarics
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I spent 73 days on cruises this year. Here are 9 travel mistakes I won't be making in 2024.
I learned many time-saving and money-saving travel tips while sailing for 73 days on six different …
Lauren Mack
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I'm a wedding planner. Here are 12 common mistakes I see guests make.
As a wedding planner, I've seen ceremony and reception guests show up without RSVPing, act rude to …
Elisabeth Kramer
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I've been a tour guide in Rome for 16 years. Here are 9 of the biggest mistakes tourists make.
My husband and I live in Rome and lead cultural and food tours around the Italian city. Here are so…
Sarah May Grunwald
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I worked at a popular hotel chain for 3 years. Here are 10 common mistakes I saw guests make.
From not joining loyalty programs to showing up without a credit card, here are some of the biggest…