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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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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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Saturday Night Live Wine

Need an adult beverage to help you forget that you live in a van down by the river? You're in luck, my friend, because SNL just launched its own wine collection. In collaboration with wine seller Lot18, the line includes four wines—Stefon Beaujolais, Saturday Night Life California Red Blend, Debbie…

By Mike Newman
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Jim Beam Made a Voice Assistant That Pours Bourbon

Why should Amazon and Google have all the fun when it comes to virtual assistants at your beck and call? Jim Beam has just unveiled "JIM," a virtual assistant for your home that only has one function: pour you bourbon. Yup, JIM is the world's first smart decanter, and it's…

By Mike Newman
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8 Breweries to Watch in 2018

We don't want to toot our own horn, but if you look back at our "8 Breweries to Watch in 2017" there are some picks in there that really took off. Equilibrium now draws lines every time they release a beer. Angry Chair's stouts demand top dollar on the secondary…

By Mike Newman
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This Skull Growler Is Made With Gold

As you head to see family tomorrow, skip grabbing a bottle of wine and bring along some beer. Pro tip: Steer clear of hoppy IPAs and robust stouts and opt for either a malt-forward beer (Festbier works great) or something light and refreshing. To bring said beer with you, consider…

By Mike Newman
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Cigar Glass

The only thing that can stand up to a fine cigar is a stiff drink. Keep both at the ready with the Cigar Glass from Corkcicle. The clever glass has a built-in cigar rest so you don't need to hold the cigar the entire time you enjoy it or fumble…

By Mike Newman
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