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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything

At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything

With panoramic lake views, exceptional Italian food, and a pool that's nearly impossible to leave, Cape of Senses turns relaxation into something of a competitive sport.

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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything

With panoramic lake views, exceptional Italian food, and a pool that's nearly impossible to leave, Cape of Senses turns relaxation into something of a competitive sport.

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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Converse Chuck Taylor Well Worn Collection

Thirty years later (wow we feel old), there are quite a few things we look back on fondly from the 80s. Hair metal, Alf, Transformers, Pizzarias, Ecto Cooler and a ridiculous collection of toys are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cool shit from the 80s.…

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Papercraft Pagani Zondas

Chances are you'll never own a Pagani. If you do happen to own one, we have beer and we'd like to be your friend. For a couple of bucks though, you can have a cool papercraft model of a Pagani Zonda to put in your office. Just try out the…

By Mike Newman
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Bush Smarts Outdoor Gear

Style isn't usually the first thought you have when considering camping gear. Function and utility come to mind long before you start debating color patterns and overall aesthetics. That said, when you can combine solid performance with sharp looks, well, that sounds ideal. Bush Smarts cranks out awesome pieces of…

By Mike Newman
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Google Chromebook Pixel

Despite the fact that there was hardly a laptop to be seen at this year's CES, it doesn't change the fact that we still do most of our work on one and not on a tablet. For that, we thank Google for not giving up the ship. The Google Chromebook…

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2014 Volkswagen XL1

Looking more like something out of the Jetsons than a hybrid auto, Volkswagen is set to debut the XL1 at the Geneva Auto Show next month. This featherweight two-seater boasts an extraordinarily slippery drag coefficient of .19 paired with a low center of gravity which clicks off 0 to 60…

By Kevin McCauley
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