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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

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

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Magrette Regattare Valencia Watch

A very elegant watch, this 21 jewel timepiece by Magrette adds a nice look to your wrist. A “Parashock” shock resistant enclosure will keep it working, even if you tend to get a little rough throughout your workday. With only 500 made, the Regattare Valencia watch is an exceptional gift…

By Tim Jacobsen
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StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors

This iPod docking station was built for performance. Not only can you dock, charge and synch up your iPod, this connects to your PC via USB to stream all your playlists without any effort on your part. At 30 watts of internal power and pure digital delivery through the USB…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Speedo Underwater MP3 Player

Now swimmers can enjoy a little melody with their workout with this Speedo waterproof mp3 player built to dive underwater. Being able to withstand a depth of 3 meters, you can go lap after lap to a different beat each time. And the 1GB storage space allows you to bring…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Drinks
Birkiland Cups

Check out Birkiland's cool coffee or tea cups made using a variety of wall hooks and cabinet knobs. Have your morning coffee in something that resembles "found art" more than just a plain-ole coffee cup. Creative, cool, rustic and very very unique.

By Tim Jacobsen
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Clothing
The Polisher Polo Shirt

This slim fitting, 100% cotton polo will keep you cool both in looks and temperature. Made to offer a vintage style, the ribbed sleeves will keep you comfortable while maintaining the ideal fit. The stripper-like image on the breast gives this shirt a bad attitude, adding to the coolness factor.…

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