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How the cheapest interior and balcony cabins on Carnival's new cruise ship compare and why the pricier one is worth it
In mid-May, I found myself stuck on a four-night Carnival Firenze cruise with my family. I was ther…
Brittany Chang
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We spent $20,980 to see the Formula 1 Grand Prix live. The luxury yacht party and epic balcony views weren't even the best parts.
Like many fans, we were willing to splurge to see some of our favorite drivers and were excited to …
Alyssa Jaffer
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I stayed in a balcony cabin on Royal Caribbean's 2 newest and largest cruise ships. One was clearly better and $900 cheaper.
Or, in the case of Royal Caribbean's two largest and newest cruise ships, the cash could mean the d…
Brittany Chang
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I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin for a 7-day Virgin Voyages cruise. The 225-square-foot room was big on luxury.
I took my first luxury cruise last summer, sailing on a seven-day Mediterranean adventure with Virg…
Joey Hadden
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My first cruise with my son was a nightmare. We lost power twice, had to shower with flip-flops, and couldn't make 2 of our destinations.
Our cruise was an adventure, including two power outages, a bathroom that smelled terribly and not …
Heidi Borst
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I booked a weeklong trip to a mystery destination. I had a lot of fun, but I'd do a few things differently next time.
I booked a surprise trip to a mystery destination. The company planned everything for me, from flig…
Andrea G. Preziotti
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My family's been on over 30 cruises. I hate upcharges, but these 6 things are actually worth paying extra for.
As a frequent cruiser, I'm selective about paying for onboard extras. From excursions to room place…
Amanda Adler
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Americans who moved to Latin America for cheaper retirement, starting a new life, and better work options explain the pros and cons
Some former Americans told BI they've been priced out of the US and are moving to Latin America, in…
Noah Sheidlower
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Their landlord hiked their rent by 25%, so they applied for the NYC housing lottery. On the 25th try, luck was on their side.
Winning the housing lottery is a pipe dream for most applicants: In 2018, The New York Times report…
Amanda Goh
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Croatian millennials can't afford to buy homes. The solution — build on top of their parents' place.
Many Croatian millennials are priced out of cities like Dubrovnik. Their parents have come up with …
Joshua Zitser
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We took our 7-year-old son to Waikiki for our 10th wedding anniversary. We catered the trip to us, not him.
For our 10th wedding anniversary, we went to Waikiki and took our 7-year-old son. We did what we wa…
Nicole Findlay
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I tried Princess Cruise's premier package. At just $80 a day, it's one of the best deals at sea.
My partner and I tried Princess Cruise's Premier Package. We got drink packages, WiFi, professional…
Jill Schildhouse
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A Carnival cruise passenger says his finger was amputated after his balcony door unexpectedly slammed shut
Injuries caused by doors slamming on cruise ships due to air pressure issues are "extremely common,…
Hannah Towey
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I'm a millennial first-time buyer who moved into a micro home village. I had to downsize my stuff, but it was worth it for the community.
Kristi Campbell bought a tiny home in Atlanta for $235,000. She said its affordable price allowed …
Alcynna Lloyd
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An outdoor balcony in London is on the market for $63,700, but the listing agent says it doesn't come with an apartment
The listing agent told Insider that the unique property is a "reflection" of the current state of t…
Mikhaila Friel
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A former corporate lawyer died after falling from a luxury liner, reports say. One expert says cruise safety is outdated.
A 72-year-old former lawyer died after falling off a luxury cruise balcony, reports say.
Rebecca Rommen
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I'm a millennial who avoided cruises because I thought they were full of germs and kids. My first experience proved me wrong.
A skeptical millennial thought cruises were full of germs and kids. But her first cruise experience…
Sophie Katzman
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I upgraded to a balcony cabin on a Virgin Voyages cruise, and it's the only way I'll ever sail again
Insider's reporter booked a Sea Terrace room on her cruise with Virgin Voyages and thought it was w…
Joey Hadden
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A photo appears to show 2 kids sitting on a cruise ship's balcony railings, and people on the internet are calling for the parents to be banned
"Where are the parents?" the Carnival Cruise Line Miami Blog wrote in the post, adding that the pho…
Marielle Descalsota
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We managed to stretch our $12,000 European vacation budget to cover first-class plane tickets and a 12-night cruise. Here's how.
Allie Hubers' husband Luke, an Air Force pilot, had just gotten back from deployment, and she said …