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

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

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Underwater MP3 Player

Ever try swimming with your iPod? It never turns out good, and only costs you headache and money. With the SwimP3V2 player, now you can glide through the water to your own tune. The submersible mp3/wma player fits into your swim goggles or snorkel mask, and transfers sound vibrations through…

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Bananagrams

Looking for a new way to keep everyone entertained at your next party? Here it is. Bananagrams can go everywhere you go and can be played anywhere. No boards, pencils or score pads to lug around; all of the letters fit into the unique banana-shaped pouch for easy portability. Play…

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Outdoor Meal Kit

It's always tough to eat on the go, so why not make your life a little simpler by bringing along this Outdoor Meal Kit, which comes with everything you need to enjoy a little roaming cuisine (except for the food, of course). With two plates, a cup, a mini colander/cutting…

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Hot Cold Mug

This coffee mug will be sure impress your co-workers. Dazzle them all as they watch you fill up your cup with hot java, changing the average-looking "COLD" black mug into a white "HOT" one. The heat sensitive pigment on this mug will keep your boss wondering if anyone is getting…

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Recycled Rubber Coasters

Are you a laid back west-coaster, are do you enjoy the more fast-paced life of the east-coaster? It's West coast versus East coast in this battle to save the coffee table from cup rings. Let your guests decide which coast to represent while watching the game, keeping the misses happy…

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