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In Defense of the Humble Municipal Golf Course

In Defense of the Humble Municipal Golf Course

Some of the best things about golf can be found at your local muni.

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season
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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair
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What We're Buying
The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

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Editors' Picks

A curated selection of our favorite gear

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Our team’s top picks

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

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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What We're Buying

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

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

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

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What We're Buying

The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

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Speck Fitted iPhone Case

Your iPhone is sleek and thin and deserves a cover that compliments its form and style. Don't settle for a clunky, boring iPhone cover that takes up extra space. Grab a Speck Fitted iPhone Case to protect it in style. The form fitted hard shells snaps together easily and leaves…

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Gear
Oval NightWalker Flashlight

You'll never go back to a single beam flashlight again after you experience the award winning design of the Oval Nightwalker Flashlight. Its ingenious Tri-Light prevents you from stumbling around in the dark or bumping into other nocturnal strollers. The front beam uses a high-output LED that never needs to…

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Fashion
The Boombox Watch

Here's a blast from the past so detailed you'll be surprised it doesn't come with mini cassette tapes to jam out to. Right down to the speakers and handlebar, this watch looks like a real mini boombox. This retro timepiece features a dual textured linked band with locking clasp and…

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Tech
SkyScout Personal Planetarium

Impress your dates when you mention how beautiful the stars look and point out constellations, sharing details about the mythology behind each one. Whether you're after hours of edutainment or one magical evening, you need the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium.

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The Surefire Pen

Not just any pen can boast being virtually invincible and having the ability to break glass. The super hero of pens, the Surefire Pen is tough and writes smooth. Its body is made from rugged aerospace-grade aluminum anodized to military specifications... so it's kind of like an upgrade from writing…

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