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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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The World’s Largest Growler

Growlers, for the most part, come in two sizes: 64 ounce and 32 ounce. But what do you do if you have a gathering with more than a handful of people ready to drink? The Juggernaut is a 128 oz. growler that blurs the line between classic growler and mini-keg.…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Whiskey Tasting and Distilling Logbook

With so many different profiles and nuances in whiskies, it can be hard to remember what you like and why you like it. With The Kings County Distillery: Whiskey Notes: Tasting and Distilling Logbook, you can keep a detailed journal of your whiskey tasting adventures. Included is a hardcover journal with…

By Mike Newman
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Features
The Beer That Tastes like a Blunt: Carton Orange Swisher

It's not hard to make a beer smell like weed. A handful of breweries have done it, and it really just requires the right hops. Toss enough dank hops at your brew, and all of a sudden you can market it as "Stoner Ale." While cool, it's not exactly the…

By Mike Newman
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Right Hand of Doom Red Ale Is Brewed in Honor of Hellboy

Let's just say we've turned a blind eye to Hellboy's penchant to knock one back after a long battle. Now that he's turning 21, it's time for a proper drink. (Although, to be fair, he's probably considered German, we would guess, and the drinking age is lower there.) To celebrate the 21st anniversary…

By Mike Newman
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Heinz Sriracha-Flavored Ketchup

While the whole sriracha-flavored everything trend is getting a little tired, when a condiment king like Heinz gets on board, it's worth paying attention to. If you've ever wanted the heat of sriracha with the sweetness of some Heinz ketchup, now you don't have to mix the two like a…

By Mike Newman
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