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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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Igloo Brings Back the KoolTunes Cooler with Built-In Speakers

All you need to get the party started is cold drinks and great tunes. Igloo is well aware of this and decided to revive its signature KoolTunes cooler with built-in speakers originally released in 1989. This special edition version of the Playmate cooler offers the same rugged water resistance and…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 12 Best Grills for Summer 2022

It’s getting to the time of year when our kitchens languish because we’ve started cooking all our meals outside. Which means we’ve started looking at grills again. We’ve organized the list by price--low to high--and weighted it so most of the picks are below a thousand. There are a few…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Aperol Spritz Substitutes for Summer 2022

With summertime fast approaching, we've turned our attention to warm weather cocktails. While mezcal cocktails and rum-based drinks are solid options for the sunny days of summer, there are few spirits more perfectly suited than the Italian aperitivo. And the distillation of the aperitivo experience exists in the Aperol Spritz.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Jeep x Igloo Special-Edition Cooler

Owning a Jeep has always been a hallmark of rugged living and relaxed fun. Now, in partnership with Igloo, one can take that mentality offroad as well. Introducing the Jeep Playmate Pal cooler. With your choice of Sapphire or Carbon, this 7-quart cooler is accessorized with Jeep-worthy stickers that scream…

By Brett Braley
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The Best Cocktail Books for Your Home Bar

Just like naturally talented bakers and chefs work off a recipe, there should be some kind of academic base for our home mixology. And don’t worry. There are plenty of bartenders and enthusiasts out there willing to help us build that base. These are the best cocktail recipe books for…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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