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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
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Lola Méndez
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
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How to Make Craft Beer BBQ Sauce

At some point this summer you will use that versatile condiment called barbecue sauce. But why be relegated to the BBQ sauces at the store? Why not make your own? And why not amp it up with a little craft beer? Yes, this is how to make Craft Beer BBQ…

By Kevin McCauley
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The Best Gas Grill for Every Budget

When it comes to convenient outdoor cooking, a gas grill is your best friend. Grab the propane. Turn a knob. Cook. Simple. Selecting your grill, however, is not. If you're looking for a gas grill for a summer full of burgers and dogs, let us help you select one that's worth the…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Charcoal Grill for Every Budget

A charcoal grill is often more portable and affordable than a propane-powered numbered. One can also deliver something a gas grill does not: sweet, sweet smokiness. If you've opted to go the charcoal route but don't know which grill to get, let us help. Here are the best charcoal grills for…

By Mike Newman
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Welcome to Grill Week

The sweetest sound of summer is the sizzle of grilled meat. This week, we're celebrating that fact. We've got features that will help you select your next grill, whip up the best barbecue sauce you've ever tasted, accessorize your next hot dog with the weirdest—and greatest—toppings, and much more. This is Grill Week.…

By Mike Newman
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Espolòn Añejo X Limited Release Tequila

Espolòn's delicious tequilas have found their way into glasses and cocktails all across the country for a few years, and the latest release is sure to share a similar fate. Under wraps for 6 years, Añejo X Limited Release Tequila is finally here. It starts with the same 100% Weber Blue…

By Cooper Fleishman
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