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Review: One Year With the Tiami Mattress
By Adam Szafranski
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The Mexico Hideaway No One’s Talking About (Yet)

Tucked away in Punta de Mita, Susurros del Corazón is barefoot luxury done right.

By Lola Méndez
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The Hotel at the Edge of Golf’s Holy Land

Steps from Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush Adelphi is equal parts clubhouse, coastal retreat, and proper pint destination.

By Hayley Domin
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Why Sweet and Spicy Cocktails Are Trending and How to Make Them

A little sweet, a little heat, a lot to love.

By Christopher Osburn
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10 Shipping Container Houses That Will Make You Want to Live in the Box

Like everything else DIY, shipping containers aren't just for shipping things on the slow boat across the ocean anymore. Plenty of clever architects, artists, designers and builders have managed to turn the corrugated steel containers most associated with docks and slow freight into structures that people, like you, will actually aspire…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Root Beers from Breweries

In recent years, breweries have transformed from places that only produce beer to tourist destinations. Most breweries now have tasting rooms, tours and some even have on-site pubs and restaurants. But, not everyone who visits a brewery is there to sample the suds. Families take trips to visit well-known breweries…

By Christopher Osburn
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What to Watch This Weekend: ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return’

With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…

By Mike Newman
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The 9 Best Japanese Whiskies Available In the U.S. (and the Best One That Isn’t)

In the last few years, Japanese whisky has made huge strides on the global stage. While it was once a forgotten country for spirits, Japan is home to some of the best distilleries in the world, including Suntory’s Yamazaki Distillery, distiller of Jim Murray’s 2015 World Whisky of the Year.…

By Christopher Osburn
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7 Flasks Built for Campsite Sipping

Camping is perfect for anyone who wants to get away from the stresses of work and just be one with nature for a few days. Nothing is more manly than building your own campfire and cooking dinner over it, preferably something you caught yourself (though that’s not a requirement.  No…

By Christopher Osburn
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