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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

The swim shorts, half-zip, and retro runners that became the 20% of my summer wardrobe doing 80% of the work.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

By Cool Material
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How This Cryptic Vinegar Estate in Germany Sparked My Cocktail Shrub Era

A candlelit vinegar cellar in rural Germany, a bizarre tasting tour, and the unexpected trip that turned me into a homemade cocktail shrub evangelist.

By Brandon Withrow
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‘The Floating Piers’ Let You Walk Across an Italian Lake

Christo, the artist responsible for large scale projects like "The Gates" in Manhattan, recently unveiled his latest project to the public, and it literally lets you walk across a lake. "The Floating Piers" is a project years in the making for Italy's Lake Iseo that combines 100,000 square meters of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Story of The Gumball 3000: The World’s Most Lavish Rally

If you own a supercar, have an abundance of money, and want to take part in one of the most epic adventures of all time, you should probably sign up for Gumball 3000. The once underground rally has become a global phenomenon filled with parties, celebrities, and sightseeing at insane…

By Mike Newman
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Stay at an Airbnb Under Water and Surrounded by Sharks

From ski lodges to yurts, there are plenty of interesting places you can find for your next vacation using Airbnb. None, however, come close to the absurdity of their latest listing. If you're up for it, you can enter to win an overnight stay in a shark tank. Yes, your tiny…

By Mike Newman
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The World of Beer Is Looking for an Intern to Travel the World and Drink Beer

Internships are often filled with mindless tasks, coffee runs, and grabbing things from the printer because Henry from accounting is too damn lazy to get off his ass. Not this one. The World of Beer is currently looking for three interns to travel the world this summer and drink lots of…

By Mike Newman
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Italy’s Starlight Room Is a Cabin on Top of a Mountain

There's nothing quite like a vacation in one of the more remote parts of Italy, but if you want something completely off the beaten path and you like spending time on the slopes, there's nothing better than The Starlight Room. Situated in the Dolomites near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, The Starlight…

By Cooper Fleishman
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