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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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9 Beers You Need to Drink This Winter

A light and refreshing beer is not what we’re looking for when we’re going through firewood at an incredible rate. We want something a bit heartier with enough alcohol to warm us from the inside out. This doesn't mean taste has to go by to the wayside. Here are 9…

By Mike Newman
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Wine Grail

When it comes to wine, we'll always trust the sommelier's advice. Our experience is no more than dabbling, but we do know one thing--we hate wine glasses. They're small, dainty, way too freaking easy to break and a pain in the ass to wash. Enter the Wine Grail. Made by…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Blueprint Placemats

We think most placemats are dumb. They're fine for fancy restaurants during those dinners you treat yourself (and someone special) to once or twice a year, but we generally don't use them at home because we: don't have McDonald's style trays we hate washing, have a quality table that can…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Minibru Coffee Mug

You don't need a pricey coffee machine to make a good cup of morning brew, all you need is a French press. The problem is, using one requires a whole process and a decent amount of cleanup. To remove at least part of those problems, there's the Minibru Coffee Mug.…

By Mike Newman
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Cracker Jack’D

Do you long for the days when your old man would take you out to the ballgame and buy you some peanuts and Cracker Jacks? You'd tear into that sweet little box to get at the candy coated corn, but everyone knew what you were actually interested in--the toy. Well,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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