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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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The Spinn Coffee Maker is a Coffee Shop for Your Kitchen Counter

As a dedicated coffee fan who enjoys brewing a variety of coffees, my counter is dominated by several coffee products: espresso machine, Chemex, cold brew, and more. And while there are coffeemakers that promise to streamline the brewing process, the Spinn Coffee Maker is the first that appears to deliver…

By John A. Paradiso
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How to Drink Like the Founding Fathers this 4th of July

It should be well-known that the Founding Fathers, as well as most early Americans, were fond of a drink. It wasn’t uncommon for citizens to start their day with a quart of hard cider and Benjamin Franklin himself noted some of his employees would take a pint in between each meal. He…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Jacob Bromwell Flasks Are the Perfect Companion for Any Adventure

Whether it's a weekend camping trip, long train ride or a wedding, a proper flask is a great companion for any adventure. There's no better option than Jacob Bromwell® luxury flasks. Jacob Bromwell® has been individually handcrafting flasks in the same way and ravishing fashion for more than two centuries--with…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The Best Booze You’ve Never Heard Of

The beverage industry moves quickly and spirits that were once considered obscure or under-the-radar suddenly dominate cocktail trends for years. It wasn't long ago that mezcal was considered a hipster oddity. Now you'll find mezcal drinks on nearly every cocktail bar's menu. More recently the world of Italian amaro has…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written By Two Idiots

Look, I’m going to say it - we need more idiots in media. I want things dumbed down, easy-to-follow, and without a lot of highfalutin language to put me off from reading any further. That’s why, when first hearing about The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written By Two Idiots, I…

By Brett Braley
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