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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 5 Best Places To Buy Quality Cigars Online

Over the past 30 years, I've purchased and smoked more cigars than I can count. Although I prefer not to dwell on it, both from financial and health perspectives, the fact remains that it's important to know where to get a good cigar these days. One thing is certain, you're…

By Amos Kwon
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The bev by BLACK+DECKER Is a Cordless Automatic Cocktail Maker

I have to admit that I'm something of a cocktail purist. So the idea of letting a machine prep my drink seems blasphemous. But, even I'm impressed by the potential of BLACK+DECKER's bev, an automatic drink mixer. It's been described as a Keurig for cocktails, and the comparison is apt…

By John A. Paradiso
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Add To Bar Cart: This Affordable Bourbon Will Be Your Favorite Everyday Sipper

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There are a lot of rules that govern bourbon. At their core, those rules define the flavors that make the spirit so loved: aging in new charred oak, a…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The Best Old Fashioned Variations You Can Make At Home

I've found that an important life skill is choosing a favorite cocktail. If you're out with friends in a new city, trying out a new bar, or simply need to fall back on an old favorite, it's helpful to have a beloved cocktail in your back pocket. For many people,…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dry January

Year after year, the month of January brings with it the hope and expectation for personal and societal improvements. Resolutions, new fitness habits, and a renewed sense of optimism are hallmarks of the first month of the year. And that may include turning to non-alcoholic beverages as a replacement for…

By John A. Paradiso
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