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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
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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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Alacran Tequila

They say not to judge a book by its cover, but it's so damn hard not to. Take Alacran Tequila. The bottle just looks beautiful. If we came across it while looking for something to imbibe, we'd give the 100% blue agave tequila a shot. The matte black bottle would…

By Mike Newman
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Iron Maiden Trooper Ale

As musicians seem to be more and more into collaborating on their own wines, Iron Maiden has turned to another tasty beverage: Beer. Iron Maiden Trooper Ale is brewed by Robinsons with the help of Iron Maiden lead singer, Bruce Dickinson. The traditional English ale clocks in at 4.7% ABV…

By Mike Newman
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Oscar Mayer Bacon Boxes

What do you get the man who has everything? How about something no man could have enough of? Bacon. Oscar Mayer is here to make Father's Day a breeze with these bacon gift sets. Choose from The Commander (18-20 bacon strips, a money clip, and elegant card stock - $22),…

By Mike Newman
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Star Trek Wine

Trekkies are sometimes known to get into heated debates about the classic Star Trek series, specifically which episode was the best. Of course there are a few episodes that always show up in every discussion: "The Trouble with Tribbles," "Mirror Mirror," and "The City on the Edge of Forever." In…

By Cool Material Guest
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Dci BBQ Branding Iron

Well, your Father's Day shopping is done. No gift has ever screamed "Dad!" as much as this BBQ Branding Iron. To be fair, it is fairly awesome. Now you can personalize a message in the next Texas ribeye or porterhouse you serve up off the grill. Simply slide the letters…

By Mike Newman
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