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Considered by many as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Capri is a destination most travelers gravitate to when seeking an Italian island escape. Its beauty is undisputed, but its highly regarded reputation nevertheless comes with a caveat. The popular island is full of tourist traps, leaving you with a completely different experience from the carefree vacation you were hoping for.

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The most fervent nature lovers and adventure seekers will unsurprisingly have Iceland at the top of their travel bucket lists, and who can blame them? The Nordic country boasts an ethereal beauty with its active volcanoes, wild landscapes, and an iconic trail that's recognized as one of the best hikes in Europe.

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There's nothing more alluring than the call of the open sea, but cruise ship fanatics are feeling the pinch of the rising costs, with 52% of travelers benching their future cruise plans due to their exorbitant prices. If you have, however, managed to book a cruise cabin on a budget, you may be relieved to know that nabbing an elusive cabin upgrade (which might seem like an urban legend) is not so far out of reach after all. Connections to the ocean dictate a cruise ship's accommodation hierarchy.

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The saying "It's the journey, not the destination" is not a sentiment that someone sitting in the middle seat of a long-haul flight would agree with. In terms of airplane seating real estate, the middle seat is akin to a studio apartment with two territorial neighbors and a shared bathroom for the entire building.

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Paris is a city where unabashed beauty is found at practically every corner. While its different districts assert their own characteristics — the quaint village feel of cobblestone Batignolles or the youthful buzz of St-Germain des Prés — the first arrondissement is home to historic sites and prestigious boutiques, from the jewelry houses of Place Vendôme to the famed Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre.