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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Lola Méndez
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
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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
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Steel Pint Cup

When was the last time anyone bragged about their favorite anything being made out of plastic? Never. Glass is slightly more common, but nowhere near as prevalent as steel. When it comes to drinking (not just beer, water and everything else too), it’s tough to beat cold, hard steel. Next…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Rikke Hagen Whiskey Glasses

If you're still consuming whiskey out of red Solo cups, it's time to grow up.  As men, we are blessed with a few drinks that are both elegant and delicious, and while those cups might not do much about the taste, they sure as hell aren't helping the elegance part. …

By Mike Newman
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Spin to See Who Pays Bottle Opener

We wouldn't trade our friends for anything in the world. With that said, when it comes time to pick up the check it seems like the same few guys always conveniently have to go to the bathroom or "just ran out of cash." You could solve that problem by finding…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Portland Growler

We always wondered why George Jetson was in such a good mood despite being ridiculed by his boss Cosmo Spacely at Spacely's Space Sprockets all day, now we figure it's because he had one of these Sprocket Growlers tucked away under his desk. The Sprocket Growler (made by the Portland Growler…

By Mike Newman
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Butcher Apron with Flask Pocket

Normally wielding sharp objects is frowned upon while ingesting alcohol. The two seem to present few positive outcomes. While this holds true most of the time, it isn't the case in the kitchen. Cleaning a rack of lamb, breaking down a chicken or filleting some fish are all best accompanied by a…

By Mike Newman
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