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A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese
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A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese
By Lola Méndez
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

This coastal Jalisco town has long attracted artists, celebrities, and discerning travelers. Here's how to do it right.

By Lola Méndez
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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
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Dogfish Head Made a Beer Inspired by Pepper Spray

Dogfish Head has never been shy about getting weird with beer. Hell, the brewery's motto is "Off Centered Stuff For Off Centered People." Well, the latest brew to roll out of the Delaware brewery might be the most off centered yet. In Your Mace! is a new beer inspired by…

By Mike Newman
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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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