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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
By Cool Material
The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico
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The 9 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in Mexico

From jungle-lined fairways to greens hanging over the Sea of Cortez, consider this our fantasy nine-hole round through Mexico.

By Cool Material
The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure

ROAM’s Large Carry-On and Duffel handled a week of work, wine, race cars, and everything in between.

By Travis Haley
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

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
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6 Places to Spend Your Winter Solstice

People are somewhat out of touch with the solstices. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, since it means we’ve developed simple, reliable calendars and have moved beyond needing to know the exact position of the sun in our everyday lives. But the importance of the solstice to our ancestors meant…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Aurora Bubble Sled

One ride in the heated sled that will tow you through the frozen wilderness of Finland behind a snowmobile is all you need to include the Aurora Bubble Sled in every year's holiday plans. Based out of Kilpisjarvi in Northern Finland (referred to as Lapland) next to the Norwegian border,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Win a Night Inside a Taco Bell

Not since that night in college when we smoked way too much have we thought about spending a night inside a Taco Bell. Then, while scouring Airbnb for unique stays, the thought crossed our minds again, when we came across this listing. Taco Bell wants to give you a SteakCation.…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Boutique Hotels You Can Actually Afford to Stay In

Typically, design and price move in tandem. The best designed cars, electronics, and furniture are the most expensive.  Fortunately for jetsetters, hotels can buck this trend. Over the last decade, hotels have been emphasizing design, atmosphere and food. Expect to find furniture you’ll want to take home, award-winning food, and…

By Drew Haas
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Last Chance: Win a Boozy Trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Pack your bags, bourbon lovers, because it's time for a pilgrimage to the holy land. We've teamed up with Bespoke Post, Fatherly, and AskMen to send you and a friend to Kentucky for three days of boozy exploration along the Bourbon Trail. Not only will you receive round trip airfare…

By Mike Newman
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