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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
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
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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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.

By Cool Material
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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We’re on the Hunt for the Best Work Bag

Our editors attempt to find the most versatile, stylish, and practical bag for work commutes.

By John A. Paradiso
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How to Pack for a Week in Europe

By Johnny Motley
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The 5 Best Upstate New York Hotels for an Off-Season Getaway

A travel pro who takes a snowy staycation every winter shares her favorite hotels.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Snowy Roads in Upstate NY in winter (photo_ Kaitlyn Rosati)
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12 Essential Cocktail Bars in New York City

From menus hyper-focused on Japanese or Italian libations to Jazz Age speakeasies and avant-garde lounges, New York truly is the Cocktail Capital of the Universe.

By Johnny Motley
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7 Airport Wine Bars for an Upgraded Pre-Flight Experience

From San Francisco to Singapore, these wine bars offer a nice alternative to crowded airline lounges.

By Rachel King
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