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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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Bourbon has never been bigger. And somehow, it still has secrets.

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Hosting is a laborious and often thankless task. Be a better house guest with one of these gifts that go beyond the cliché bottle of wine.

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Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival

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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

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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Kenneth Cole Sandals

Hit the beach, or the pavement in Kenneth Cole Reaction's sporty Wave Me Down sandals. These Kenneth Cole sandals, crafted with leather and cushioning for support, are a colorful cool way to travel around this summer.

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LaCie FireWire Speakers

Make your computer come to life with amazing sound. These speakers connect through your firewire port, which truly harnesses your PC's power. It also keeps you from ever needing batteries or power cords, which is always an added bonus. Nicely designed as a perfect companion to the Mac, but will…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Fashion
EPMartin Cartridge Watch

As far as timepieces go, this cool watch packs the most oomph. Designed after the WWII Liberator .45 caliber pistol, you can strap this one your wrist with your choice of Italian leather or nylon, both of which are included in the set. The large face on this watch is…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Entertainment
Eames Stamps

The US Postal Service is celebrating the late Charles Eames birthday by releasing a commemorative 42 cent stamp. The stamp features great 16 different designs from Charles and his wife Ray. You can pick them up at your local post office, and add a little quirk to your mail.

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The Lush Life

...Guide to Manhattan Cocktail Bars. This guide is perfect for any guy who just wants to find a cool, cocktail bar that fits his personality. There is so much to choose from in New York City nightlife, and this guide will direct you in the absolute right direction so you…

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