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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
The Mexico Hideaway No One’s Talking About (Yet)
By Lola Méndez
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Lifestyle
The Hotel at the Edge of Golf’s Holy Land

Steps from Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush Adelphi is equal parts clubhouse, coastal retreat, and proper pint destination.

By Hayley Domin
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Lifestyle
Why Sweet and Spicy Cocktails Are Trending and How to Make Them

A little sweet, a little heat, a lot to love.

By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen

A new indie horror standout (and a not-so-great studio effort) sent us down the rabbit hole of Frankenstein films that get truly, gloriously strange.

By Andy Crump
Transportation
Test Driving the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G550 with Its Last V8 Engine

By Amos Kwon
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Transportation
Rivian Shows Off Brand New Second-Generation R1 Line of EVs

Rivian is introducing an electrifying update to its line of R1 EVs.

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
Russell’s Reserve Announces Limited-Edition 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Russell's Reserve is back with an impressive 15-year-old bourbon.

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
The 6 Best Hop Waters for an Alcohol-Free Refresher

If you want to keep the party going all day and into the night, you're going to need a break from high ABV hoppy beers.

By Christopher Osburn
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Travel
5 Small but Gorgeous Italian Towns You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

A vacation to Italy is a dream. The crowds, however? A nightmare. These small towns are more under-the-radar.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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