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This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. I took a day trip to Florida from New Jersey and back with my best friend. We spent 11 hours in Las Olas and had a great time lounging…
To celebrate my 50th birthday, my four sons — now, all in their 20s — threw me a beach picnic party with friends, music, and a bonfire. It was the perfect party for who I am now. A few months later, in early October last year, I set off on…
When I first began planning a Las Vegas trip with my girlfriends to celebrate my 40th birthday, I was a bit uneasy. While I packed, I found myself trying on the tight, sparkly dresses I used to wear and wondering if I could still zip them up. Visions of crowded…
I barreled down New Mexico State Road 150 in a Ram ProMaster.Just as I reached Taos, New Mexico, the curves in the road were familiar, and I recognized brown national forest signs pointing to different campgrounds.It was familiar for a reason. Five months earlier, I’d spent two nights camping on…
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. On my first African safari trip, I’m glad we purchased an all-inclusive meal package. The Ngorongoro Crater was worth visiting, and I’m glad we took a charter flight to…
I sailed on Windstar’s seven-day cruise around Iceland for $6,500.The ship was small and luxurious, and it ended up being a really valuable investment.Iceland tends to be expensive, and I got to see it all in one fell swoop.I’ve been scheming about the best way to see Iceland for years.…
My sister is much more low-key than I am, and for her 50th birthday, I wanted to pamper her.I planned a trip for her and two of our mutual friends to Las Vegas, and we had an amazing time.We packed so much into just two days, including indulgent meals and…
My dad was raised in North Ireland, and since I was pregnant, I wanted my child to know his heritage. When my child was born, my grandmother was 90 years old. We couldn’t afford the trip but took it anyway because I needed him to meet my family. From the…
