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A mom who's been traveling with her kids for 19 years shares the biggest mistakes she's made since they were babies
In a conversation with Business Insider, Cannon revealed the biggest travel mistakes she's made wit…
Joey Hadden
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I ended up on 10-day cruise without all of my luggage because of one common travel mistake
One bad experience taught me never to try to get to my departure city on the day my cruise leaves. …
Jacqueline Dole
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3 big mistakes people traveling to Japan make, according to someone who's visited 11 times
Travel blogger Grace Cheng has visited Japan 11 times and says people often spend too much time in …
Maria Noyen
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I've been to 25 countries. Here are 10 mistakes I wish I'd avoided when I first started traveling.
After visiting 25 countries, I've made plenty of mistakes while traveling. But luckily, I can pass …
Dominique Mills
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The last time we traveled as a family of 6, we spent $6000. I refuse to make the same mistake this summer.
We are spending all summer locally because it's too expensive to travel. We plan free local activit…
Rachel Garlinghouse
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Airbnb's ongoing battle with hotels for travelers has taken a noticeable turn
Airbnb said its struggles are tied to consumers spending less, but it's also because they're optin…
Dan DeFrancesco
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We live in Dubai. Here are the 7 common mistakes we see first-time visitors make.
We've lived in Dubai for years and have seen first-time visitors make mistakes that waste time or c…
Christian Sylt,Caroline Reid
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I've been to over 200 high-end golf courses around the globe. Here are 8 mistakes I always see first-timers make.
I've written about golf for 30 years and have visited high-end golf courses around the world. These…
David Weiss
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We went to the Amalfi Coast during peak summer season. These 4 tips made our trip better — but there's one mistake I won't make again.
The Amalfi Coast can get crowded, hot, and expensive during its summer high season. If you're going…
Alesandra Dubin
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I lived in Yellowstone National Park and watched tourists constantly make these 5 mistakes
While living in Yellowstone National Park for three months, I was shocked by the dangerous and big …
Laura Forrest Hopfauf
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I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.
After living in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen tourists make lots of mistakes like trying to d…
Lisa Maloney
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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 grew up in Australia and worked in tourism for years. First-time visitors always make these 5 mistakes.
After growing up in Australia and working in tourism for years, I've seen first-time visitors make …
Ash Jurberg
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I took my kids to Dubai for our first international trip. It would've been better if we'd avoided these 4 mistakes.
My family went to Dubai for the first time. It was great, but we made common travel mistakes that c…
Rebecca Vijay
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A first-time flyer in China opened an emergency exit after mistaking it for the bathroom door, local media reported
The Air China flight was canceled and rescheduled for the next day. Passengers were offered compens…
Pete Syme
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I went on my first Mediterranean cruise and made one mistake I still regret a year later
After embarking on her first Mediterranean cruise, Business Insider's reporter wished she'd extende…
Joey Hadden
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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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I loved my first visit to Switzerland — but my trip would've been better if I hadn't made these 5 mistakes
My first trip to Switzerland differed from my other travels in Europe in surprising ways. Buses, re…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel
Airlines added too much capacity amid confidence in soaring demand. Boeing, high costs, and fewer h…
Taylor Rains
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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, …