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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
By Cool Material
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Most Expensive Japanese Whisky Ever Sold Just Went for $300K

You think it costs an arm and a leg to get some 25-year-old Pappy in your glass? Wait until you get a load of how much a bottle of Yamazaki 50-Year-Old just went for at auction. Officially the most expensive bottle of Japanese whisky ever sold, the elusive elixir sold…

By Mike Newman
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8 New Beers You Should Try

With so many breweries releasing so many beers, a beer lover can feel overwhelmed. Paralysis by analysis is real, so it can never hurt for a thirsty traveler to know what to look for. After you’ve made headway on the classics on this list, this list, this list, and this list, reach for something new,…

By Mike Newman
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10 Cuban Rums Worth Traveling For

As far as the rum world is concerned, Cuba is home to some of the best out there. Unfortunately for many Americans, we wouldn’t really know, as we’ve been shut off from the stuff for decades. We’re primarily used to rum distilled in places like Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the…

By Maxwell Barna
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You Can Now Invest in Rare Whisky

As you watch Bitcoin, Ether, and Litecoin go up and down like a trio of bouncing balls, you may decide you want a more stable investment. We're not exactly Bobby Axelrod, but we do think that's wise. Before you turn to a collection of ETFs and mutual funds, consider gold—liquid…

By Mike Newman
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Only Smoke the Finest with the Ashton 5-Cigar Assortment

Five of the finest premium, aged Ashton cigars tantalize the palate in an iconic assortment of award-winning blends. The world-renowned brand has enjoyed classic status in the cigar collections of seasoned connoisseurs for decades. Tasting notes of cashews, coffee beans, cedar, and graham cracker accompany signature Dominican spices patiently blended…

By Cooper Fleishman
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